October 21, 20159 yr comment_479507 Love it Greg! Let me know if you will be driving it home, maybe I can get a looksee? Jai Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52433-paint-selection/?&page=2#findComment-479507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 6, 20159 yr Author comment_480595 Picked up the Z from paint a week ago and finally got it all back together, badges, interior, bumper, etc. I've been wanting to photograph it before the fall rainy season starts in GA. I had great plans while the leaves are turning. But alas, it's rained just about every day since and when it's not raining it is overcast. I think I'm in Seattle. The 240 Racing Green demands a sunny day to show the metal flake. Otherwise, on an overcast day, it's just……….green. So today, I looked at the forecast, more rain/overcast for a least a week. So I just went out anyway, without any lights, and just shot a few. Maybe I'll get a bright sunny day soon, otherwise I'll jus have to wait till spring. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52433-paint-selection/?&page=2#findComment-480595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 6, 20159 yr comment_480598 SWEEEET...............Great photos. What a yummy gal she is now! I'm sure you are pleased.Jai Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52433-paint-selection/?&page=2#findComment-480598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 6, 20159 yr comment_480619 Oh my..... Be still my heart! You're killing me! Basically my car in my colour with all the right touches..... It's like a vision of the future!!Thank you thank you thank you! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52433-paint-selection/?&page=2#findComment-480619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 7, 20159 yr Author comment_480664 Sun squeaked out for a short while today, so I went and reshot a few, Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52433-paint-selection/?&page=2#findComment-480664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 7, 20159 yr comment_480667 Wow, she looks great! You must be so happy to have her back in such a condition. PMG Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52433-paint-selection/?&page=2#findComment-480667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 7, 20159 yr Author comment_480668 Wow, she looks great! You must be so happy to have her back in such a condition.PMGSchwing! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52433-paint-selection/?&page=2#findComment-480668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 17, 20159 yr comment_481146 Great color and nice paint job! I would like to offer a counter-point to everyone saying 2-stage is the way to go. I myself was torn for a while regarding paint color. I knew what color I wanted, but I did not know whether or not to choose single stage (no clear) or a 2-stage paint. Ultimately, I went single-stage on my car because with a single-stage paint you can fix scratches by simply sanding and buffing the paint. You get a scratch in a clear coat that goes through the clear and you are into a re-spray. Something else to consider. I think that these cars look better in a nice single-stage paint as the lines help to accentuate the paint job or vice-versa. Once properly buffed and waxed, a good single-stage shines with the best of them. At JCCS 2 years ago, I was parked next to a hyper white (I mean WHITE, have never seen a white so white) Z. My car is painted Audi Solar Orange. Our cars basically resonated off each other and it looked like a scene from Tron. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52433-paint-selection/?&page=2#findComment-481146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 17, 20159 yr comment_481148 Sun squeaked out for a short while today, so I went and reshot a few,Ahaaa, will the photographer ever be satisfied with the results??? Keep going, she looks better and better! Love them.Jai Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52433-paint-selection/?&page=2#findComment-481148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 17, 20159 yr comment_481155 Great looking car. My first nice Z back in 1986 was a '76 280Z in 240 Green. I always liked that color. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52433-paint-selection/?&page=2#findComment-481155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 18, 20159 yr comment_481211 Gorgeous car! Keep posting. Enjoy. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52433-paint-selection/?&page=2#findComment-481211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 18, 20159 yr comment_481233 Greg - I'm very happy to see these pictures of your car in 240 Racing Green. My 76 280Z is at the body shop right now being painted in the same color (which it was originally). I debated for quite a while on the color, your pictures make me certain of my decision - your car looks fantastic. I'll post pictures at some point, though mine is in a million pieces and will take me some time to put back together. BTW, I'm going two-stage as well. Peter Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52433-paint-selection/?&page=2#findComment-481233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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