Getting Painted: Need Thoughts
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Getting Painted: Need Thoughts
Hey all, since I'm getting some shaving and body work done, and the OEM paint is terrible to begin with, and the fact my bumpers are not exact paint matches, my current silverstone Z is getting painted.
I was looking to just repaint it silverstone, but I figured, hell I want it to be different. The color I was considering was Porsche non-metallic Slate Gray, so there would not be drastic changes between the exterior and the bay. Thoughts?
I was looking to just repaint it silverstone, but I figured, hell I want it to be different. The color I was considering was Porsche non-metallic Slate Gray, so there would not be drastic changes between the exterior and the bay. Thoughts?
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I forgot the actual color, but rubicant painted his a dark gray.
https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...ack-setup.html
I think it looks pretty damn good.
https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...ack-setup.html
I think it looks pretty damn good.
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Love the Slate Gray, but...
...I think the red is too much for it. I have a gunmetal Z and have painted the calipers bright blue. I think that works okay. I really like your car's overall look.
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I forgot the actual color, but rubicant painted his a dark gray.
https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...ack-setup.html
I think it looks pretty damn good.
https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...ack-setup.html
I think it looks pretty damn good.
The gray looks dull unless its backed up with some super wheels
and other body mods.
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Why the hell not. Be different.
Whatever you do, don't paint your damn calipers (unless it's silver or black). Ugh.
Are you going with a gloss or matte? I vote a good gloss on a paint like this - matte might look "unfinished" or too bland. Maybe do something a little different and have the painter throw some red or blue flake in it. Have him paint some swatches and see what you like the most.
Whatever you do, don't paint your damn calipers (unless it's silver or black). Ugh.
Are you going with a gloss or matte? I vote a good gloss on a paint like this - matte might look "unfinished" or too bland. Maybe do something a little different and have the painter throw some red or blue flake in it. Have him paint some swatches and see what you like the most.
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Why the hell not. Be different.
Whatever you do, don't paint your damn calipers (unless it's silver or black). Ugh.
Are you going with a gloss or matte? I vote a good gloss on a paint like this - matte might look "unfinished" or too bland. Maybe do something a little different and have the painter throw some red or blue flake in it. Have him paint some swatches and see what you like the most.
Whatever you do, don't paint your damn calipers (unless it's silver or black). Ugh.
Are you going with a gloss or matte? I vote a good gloss on a paint like this - matte might look "unfinished" or too bland. Maybe do something a little different and have the painter throw some red or blue flake in it. Have him paint some swatches and see what you like the most.
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nothing at all. just the few of the Uber cool z owners look down on it. to ricey? i dont think so, few say dont but do not give a reason why. i like the touch of color behind the rims.
the new z's will have colored calipers as stock option. so i guess those same people will be to cool for the new z's
the new z's will have colored calipers as stock option. so i guess those same people will be to cool for the new z's
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