yes replacing the red with black would be fine.

 

I would've left the door handle silver to go with your headlights since it isn't blacked out yet. But since youre firm on no silver handle black (not smb) is good. Also the emblem, I would've paint the letters red and left the rest silver or black to give it that subtle touch of red. And the grill is a no go for me.

 

NO.

 

The red accents have to go. Pronto.

As for the blue/black accents. Those look nice because they blend in with the car. I'd get the red repainted black or blue or just plastidip them if you don't want to spend money on it again.

 

^ Thanks guys, it would be pretty easy now to switch colors; a lot of pre paint, sanding, etc. has been done, just a matter of getting the emblems off and the front louvers which only take a minute to remove.

 

I usually photoshop an idea before executing. If lacking ps skills, buy vinyl wrap and test it out first. You get an idea of what it looks like, barely any down time, a hell of a lot cheaper and less suffering from forum member judgment. lol If you want a low cost budget fix, buy Plastidip and spray the red parts. It's removable at a later time.

 

I'm not digging the red, but if you like it.. rock it for a bit I suppose?
I wouldn't do black either since..
1. Many people already do the blacked out look
2. It's hard to distinguish flow/design/shape when everything is black so color distinction is good.
3. Yeah... no to the red.

 

Thanks for the info. I know that a lot of people are using the Plastidip; I may look into it and get some ideas. Do you know the best way to remove the emblems? I know they use a tool for it at the shop that protects the emblem and the body paint; I just don't want to scratch/break anything, etc. Thanks!

 

Use a hair drier and heat up behind the emblem real good, then use some fishing line, or you may have to resort to a gift card or credit card lol, just be careful and you won't mess your paint up.

 

Hey dude if you ever need any photoshop work let me know

 

Also wanted to add to my above post, black does contrast well against my dark blue paint, the black wheels, etc. If my car was black, I would have chosen non-black wheels. The blue really comes out in the sunlight, but gets dark when overcast or evening, it was a cloudy day and car looks very dark.

 

Just remove the parts yourself. Door handles are super easy, 2 grommets on the inside once you open the door right behind the handle- 2 x 10mm bolts. Done.

 

Sparco, I see the two grommets, pulled them off, bolts right there. Question: do the handles attach to anything or do they pop right out? I assumed that they must be attached to a lever, and therefore inside panels off etc. but if not that is good.

 

Nope, am not in the military, i am Bahraini and i live in Bahrain

i really like ur setup.. and for sure i respect your taste..

if you like the red keep it no matter what pple say.. but for my personal taste, it would look better if you remove it.

good luck.. and wish you all the best in your build

 

https://my350z.com/forum/body-interi...e-replace.html

Here you go.

 

Thanks! There are 2 good how to's with pics on one. Didn't realize how many guys are doing this procedure. Yeah it sounds like a major rip off to have a dealer do this. I saved that page and will put it to good use in near future.

 

Yeame no gusta the rojo

 

im pretty sure blanco is white.

 

trying too hard

 

I think the red/blue contrast is a little much Blue. I like the idea of doing something different though. If you are set against black you could do a dark gunmetal color that would keep an OEM look while being different. Or I think a dark gold could work too. Would have to photoshop first. Just look at common wheel color combos people use on SMB and work off that.

Only think I would make black would be the grill. But hey work seems to be of good quality so at least you are doing it the right way.