So as per my thread the other day I'm looking into hopefully getting an import. Has to be white, but not that yellowish pearl, so I guess I'm probably looking at 326 or maybe QN0 if I get a later model?

 

At first I was going to hold out for one already fitted with a 99 front bumper, but I've realised I think I'm being a bit stupid with that. I don't particularly like the 99 specs (spoiler, interior, worse options etc), not to mention they're expensive! And if I get an earlier model that has had one fitted, then it's already had some spray work done so why don't I just do that myself? More cars to choose from then, and may even work out cheaper as I think 99 bumpered cars have a bit of a premium on them, which you have to add duty and vat on to as well.

 

So in general, would it be easy enough to get a good colour match in these colours? Or is it going to stand out like a sore thumb?

So as per my thread the other day I'm looking into hopefully getting an import. Has to be white, but not that yellowish pearl, so I guess I'm probably looking at 326 or maybe QN0 if I get a later model?

 

At first I was going to hold out for one already fitted with a 99 front bumper, but I've realised I think I'm being a bit stupid with that. I don't particularly like the 99 specs (spoiler, interior, worse options etc), not to mention they're expensive! And if I get an earlier model that has had one fitted, then it's already had some spray work done so why don't I just do that myself? More cars to choose from then, and may even work out cheaper as I think 99 bumpered cars have a bit of a premium on them, which you have to add duty and vat on to as well.

 

So in general, would it be easy enough to get a good colour match in these colours? Or is it going to stand out like a sore thumb?

 

Solid white is one of the easier colour to match, so get the best car you can and change it to what you really want, and its sad but your so right with the later 99 spec cars not been so good, poor insulation, poor carpets, and next to no underseal among other things, unfortunately by the time they were manufactured the bean counters were running the dedicated Z32 line and it became a cost cutting operation to keep them in production.

 

Jeff

Solid white is one of the easier colour to match, so get the best car you can and change it to what you really want, and its sad but your so right with the later 99 spec cars not been so good, poor insulation, poor carpets, and next to no underseal among other things, unfortunately by the time they were manufactured the bean counters were running the dedicated Z32 line and it became a cost cutting operation to keep them in production.

 

Jeff

It's funny, I've heard some people say white is the easiest, some say it's the hardest! Would I be right in thinking the late QN0 would be harder to match than 326 as it's a pearl?

My thoughts would be that as its a 20+ish year old car, the white would likely have faded slightly so maybe better to grab a match straight off the paint.

My thoughts would be that as its a 20+ish year old car, the white would likely have faded slightly so maybe better to grab a match straight off the paint.

 

Yes agree fading is an issue with any colour and really its down to the skill of the painter and the body shop`s level of equipement, seen some amazing spot repairs done when the body shop is up to speed on the latest repair tech ideas.

 

Jeff

Yes agree fading is an issue with any colour and really its down to the skill of the painter and the body shop`s level of equipement, seen some amazing spot repairs done when the body shop is up to speed on the latest repair tech ideas.

 

Jeff

Well that's my question really, will a good bodyshop be able to match the colour properly. Sounds like it might be a bit hit and miss

I had my pearl white bumper sprayed by Boldy on here, the colour match is spot on. I'm sure he'd be able to match whatever colour you choose.

If it's any help to you mine is 326 white. It's a nice clean looking white. Wasn't until my friend ruined my wing and I had to replace it that I realised how faded the rest was. The new paint looks a lot cleaner than the rest. Having said that my car was "resprayed" before I got and the work is shocking! It has patches of everything that could go wrong, orange peel, dry spray, runs, dirt under the paint and fish eyes.

Any half decent body shop should be able to match bumpers etc tho. I just got a bad example lol. Needless to say it's got to be redone properly at some point!

Got a bit more confidence in it now!

Solid white is one of the easier colour to match, so get the best car you can and change it to what you really want, and its sad but your so right with the later 99 spec cars not been so good, poor insulation, poor carpets, and next to no underseal among other things, unfortunately by the time they were manufactured the bean counters were running the dedicated Z32 line and it became a cost cutting operation to keep them in production.

 

Jeff

 

It is interesting to note that despite the cost cutting measures the late spec cars have some thicker metal work within the chassis to further increase rigidity which lets be honest is a good thing because their not the stiffest cars around! Don't think many people are aware of that.