Looking for a bit of inspiration really. I'm having a full kit fitted and full respray in the summer, hopefully in time for JAE etc. The kit is all sorted, i just need some ideas for the paint job.

 

The car is black just now and TBH i want to keep it black (or at least mainly black) i just want to do something that will make it stand out a bit, but somehow remaining subtle. Problem is, i dont like the 'jap style' door stickers and i defo dont like big silly fast and the furious graphics. :hurl:

 

I've maybe not left you much to work with there but thats why i'm stuck. Just hope you guys are a bit more imaginative than i am.

 

Only thing i have thought of is some kind of black/silver two tone job.

 

Cheers

why dont you go for a nice paint, something with a subtle flip in it ? not talking 6 colors lol

or a large flake metalic?

why dont you go for a nice paint, something with a subtle flip in it ? not talking 6 colors lol

or a large flake metalic?

 

That did cross my mind. I was thinking of a subtle blue flip. That would go with the engine bay nicely aswell.

 

A burnt orangey colour also crossed my mind but i would have difficulty making the interior match.

I know it sounds daft, but the zed isnt the right shape for a 2 tone paint job imo...

 

I think the blue flip sounds better, as it wont look so odd with the hood up etc....

 

there was a topic here a few days ago about paint, there was some good suppliers on there.

i used rage extreame for my last car, and was happy enough with the pain £133 a litre

Matt black, looks excellent if done right, totally different and with a bit of clear coat mixed in still beads! Looks like a texture but smooth to the touch.

I know it sounds daft, but the zed isnt the right shape for a 2 tone paint job imo...

 

 

I know what you mean. I was thinking it would be a good idea but just cant think of a way to do it that would look nice.

 

A blue flip probably tops the list just now. Cant go too crazy with flips though. Not got the money to spend £5k on a paint job.

Matt black, looks excellent if done right, totally different and with a bit of clear coat mixed in still beads! Looks like a texture but smooth to the touch.

 

I like matt black too. Heard to many bad stories though of it going shiny when it gets rubbed etc. Would look good if it was done well though.

oooh, what do you think of this?

 

 

Like i said, i was a bit put off by orange because i wasnt sure on what to do with the interior, but the cream leather looks quite nice here.

Go for white :bow: , looks so much better :D . you can always keep the tyres black, ( apart from the side walls that is). :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

the coppers nice thought about that for my motor when it comes to painting it. I used to have a manta nearly the same it looked the *****cks when it was polished up.

Go for white :bow: , looks so much better :D . you can always keep the tyres black, ( apart from the side walls that is). :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

 

noooooooooooooo.... not a which colour is best argument. :slap:

noooooooooooooo.... not a which colour is best argument.

 

 

you started it :D :D :D :D :D

I like matt black too. Heard to many bad stories though of it going shiny when it gets rubbed etc. Would look good if it was done well though.

 

If if rubs off it wouldnt go shiny and if it rubs off anyway its just a crap job. Paint is paint. Matt or Flat black is the same paint just without the shine. Have a word with Peter at PPS, he's doing my bike :bow:

Have a word with Peter at PPS, he's doing my bike :bow:

 

I will be!! :D

 

But black does look damn nice :shock: :bow:

nice but imagine it with this paint. Excuse crap resolution, honda hamster car and odd small man.

nice but imagine it with this paint. Excuse crap resolution, honda hamster car and odd small man.

 

Damn, that does look good!! And that man is small!! And odd!!

I'm seriously considering orange :rolleyes:

But I seriously don't know yet :)

always thought once the kit was on It would stay white but....?? only time will tell

See, my words are wisdom! LOL

or how about matt silver?

I'm seriously considering orange :rolleyes:

But I seriously don't know yet :)

always thought once the kit was on It would stay white but....?? only time will tell

 

Orange is nice. Especially a pearl orange

 

drooooooooooooooooll.........

or how about matt silver?

 

Ahhh you mean save dosh by leaving it primered :p ;)

ahhh found memories of my MK1 Escort

or how about matt silver?

 

Thats pretty damn nice too!! Not too sure it would look as good on a 300 though.

When i said two tone, this looks like what i meant.

Just have to find a pic of the whole car now

ahhh found memories of my MK1 Escort

 

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 

My mark 2 was mainly red lead!!!

I'm in the same boat at the moment mate! :) Check out the thread I started on this very subject:http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=44636

 

You can see an example of a Satin black car towards the end, also a link to Alsa corporations website who I've been emailing recently. If you're interested in their products but don't want to go through the hassle of importing them yourself (though it works out slightly cheaper ;)) I've also found a UK distributor.

 

Cheers,

 

Leigh.