Notices
Exterior & Interior 350Z Body modification, interior styling and lighting

Matte black vs Matte dark gray Metallic

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 3, 2013 | 07:03 PM
  #1  
Justin100's Avatar
Justin100
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 629
Likes: 16
From: Miami, FL
Default Matte black vs Matte dark gray Metallic

If you had two choices to wrap a 350z which would you choose Matte black or Matte dark gray metallic and please describe why.

I have a matte dark gray metallic wrap at the moment but I am uncertain on whether or not I should switch to Matte black instead.

Opinions would be nice
Attached Thumbnails Matte black vs Matte dark gray Metallic-matteblack911.jpg   Matte black vs Matte dark gray Metallic-nissan-350z-dark-grey-matte-1.jpg  

Last edited by Justin100; Dec 3, 2013 at 09:12 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2013 | 07:12 PM
  #2  
KingBaby's Avatar
KingBaby
Hardest Setting
Premier Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 13,406
Likes: 130
From: MexiCali dodging potholes
Default

matte black has been done several times...since it's a wrap...try it...you can always switch later on....
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2013 | 07:25 PM
  #3  
Italianjoe1's Avatar
Italianjoe1
New Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,607
Likes: 14
From: Miami, FL
Default

Paint it pink
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2013 | 08:31 PM
  #4  
DrummerGirl's Avatar
DrummerGirl
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 608
Likes: 0
From: Orange, California
Default

To be honest, anything can look good, it just depends on what other mods you have. Stock car with black matte wrap? Eh, if you're stock I'd just say go with the grey, or some exotic color. But if you've got a nice body kit on there, then matte black would look good. Do you have any other exterior mods?
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2013 | 08:34 PM
  #5  
Justin100's Avatar
Justin100
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 629
Likes: 16
From: Miami, FL
Default

Originally Posted by DrummerGirl
To be honest, anything can look good, it just depends on what other mods you have. Stock car with black matte wrap? Eh, if you're stock I'd just say go with the grey, or some exotic color. But if you've got a nice body kit on there, then matte black would look good. Do you have any other exterior mods?

I also have a body kit with a spoiler as well that will be installed.
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2013 | 09:47 PM
  #6  
Canada_Z's Avatar
Canada_Z
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 117
Likes: 2
From: Ontario, Canada
Default

Matte dark gray all the way
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 02:27 AM
  #7  
Justin100's Avatar
Justin100
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 629
Likes: 16
From: Miami, FL
Default

Originally Posted by Canada_Z
Matte dark gray all the way
I would probably have to agree with you on the matte dark gray metallic.


much easier to maintain in comparison to matte black.

A tad less aggressive and dominate but nonetheless its a decent tradeoff.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 02:35 AM
  #8  
crsracing19's Avatar
crsracing19
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 407
Likes: 0
From: ocean side
Default

the matt black z with yellow headlights thats percision z track car is pretty sick just wish i had a picture of it. Go matte army green for the win
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 03:24 AM
  #9  
AdvanZ33's Avatar
AdvanZ33
Senior Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
Premier Member
iTrader: (105)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 7,287
Likes: 189
From: Eastern NC
Default

Neither. Matte looks like primer.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 03:53 AM
  #10  
sofa king's Avatar
sofa king
Banned
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 11,583
Likes: 2
From: TX
Default

Originally Posted by AdvanZ33
Neither. Matte looks like primer.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 06:00 AM
  #11  
Callmetony's Avatar
Callmetony
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 174
Likes: 0
From: Columbus, Indiana
Default

I prefer the gray over the black but I think it really depends what kind of wheels you have.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 12:01 PM
  #12  
stuartc323's Avatar
stuartc323
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 3,683
Likes: 0
From: Long Beach, CA
Default

Originally Posted by advanz33
neither. Matte looks like primer.

this ^
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 01:05 PM
  #13  
DrummerGirl's Avatar
DrummerGirl
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 608
Likes: 0
From: Orange, California
Default

3M has a vinyl wrap called Satin which would be pretty cool. It's not exactly matte, but it's not glossy either. It gives just enough shine to look like it's not primer, but still gives you the flat black look(ish). I'd say that would be your best option.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 01:21 PM
  #14  
Jah70's Avatar
Jah70
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,901
Likes: 13
From: Greenwich, Connecticut
Default

Idk why people like using matte. It looks ugly. Get something metallic or gloss.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 01:48 PM
  #15  
barryrose90's Avatar
barryrose90
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Oakley
Default

Well the liberty walk 458 makes me wanna go grey, but I think the matte black will never get boring. Its timeless. Speaking of which, i wonder what the cost is start to finish on a vinyl wrap.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 05:28 PM
  #16  
shyun1250's Avatar
shyun1250
New Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 543
Likes: 1
From: Vancouver BC/Blaine Washington
Default

Think the matte fad died a while ago.

However if you were to do it, switch it up and run grey.

Like someone said look into other finishes. It's not just Gloss and matte.
Take a look at satin.

Or be like Justin Bieber and run chrome
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 05:37 PM
  #17  
mr. sparco's Avatar
mr. sparco
New Member
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,090
Likes: 460
From: Sunny Beaches
Default

Pearl/satin or non-metallic colors, what I've used to wrap my cars.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 06:28 PM
  #18  
G4nismo's Avatar
G4nismo
Registered User
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,669
Likes: 10
From: NC
Default

unless you have some aggressive exterior mods to back it up, its gonna look ghetto retarded
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2013 | 08:26 AM
  #19  
graffkid732's Avatar
graffkid732
New Member
iTrader: (44)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,646
Likes: 11
From: New Jersey
Default

Originally Posted by Justin100
I also have a body kit with a spoiler as well that will be installed.
Which kit/parts?
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2013 | 10:26 AM
  #20  
ordinaryme's Avatar
ordinaryme
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
From: Finland
Default

this is how that metallic grey looks like.. i like it and really easy to maintain. Also LOTS of people in shows digged it

Name:  20131020_202149_zpsb0b4a0f5.jpg
Views: 6554
Size:  150.5 KB
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:36 AM.