JoshC Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) Following on from my recent topic about 370's I've just put down a reserve on the Le Mans Blue GT in BMW Cardiff, just waiting for my insurance claim to settle so I can pick it up, very excited Luckily I got it before it even got to the showroom as it was waiting to go into the body shop for prep so I was even shale to chose the wheel colour (went for BMW ferret grey) and they haven't charged me for the work as they were being refurbished anyway and a few bumper scuffs all re sprayed so hopefully will look brand new Did ask if they would paint the callipers Le Mans blue for me but wanted £40 per corner for that So just wondering if there's anywhere I can pick it up in a spray can to do them myself? Seems to be a very difficult colour to find!! Edited December 2, 2014 by JoshC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantM Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/85853-nissan-dont-do-le-mans-touch-up/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Cheers mate! I did already come across that but could find it on the website at glossy but just found it through the smart search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Another quick question relating to this. I've oreded 1 can of Le Mans blue from paints4u now ready to get them sprayed once I pick the car up. Did ask the guy for some advice over the phone and he said there's no guarantee that the standard aerosol paint will be heat resisatant to a high enough level for the brakes but going to give it a go anyway. He also suggested just keying the factory paint rather than fully rubbing down. Any advice, firstly on how I should prep them? Will a keying then primer, paint, laquer be okay or not? Also, does anyone know where I can get the right size 'Nissan' stickers to replace them once they've been sprayed? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 No need to rub down completely, just rough the surface to give a key, I did mine red and put Akebono stickers on as that is what they are spacers badges changed plastidip - (didnt last on the front) Ark exhaust engine cover painted while i did the calipers 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 They look great in red! I have just done these for a friends car.... Akebono wouldnt fit on the rear calipers so now it says Bona (boner) because my mental age is still 12... maybe 13 at a push 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Car looks lovely mate! So did you do the clippers and engine cover with just a regular aerosol can and did you use primer and lawyer before and after? Looks great with spacers, that'll be my first mod as I've taken the ones off my written off 350! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Just seen your post as I was replying Lee! Thanks for the pics, they do look great! Same question to you, how did you prep etc? Where are the 'bona' stickers from? :L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Car looks lovely mate! So did you do the clippers and engine cover with just a regular aerosol can and did you use primer and lawyer before and after? Looks great with spacers, that'll be my first mod as I've taken the ones off my written off 350! roughed the caliper using a green scourer, cleaned and sprayed with hammerite smooth, no primer as the paint is quite thick with multiple thin coats, high gloss so no need for lacquer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Bona stickers I got from here, If you email the seller he will know what you want as he has a template for the Akebono http://www.ebay.co.u...=STRK:MEBIDX:IT I havent got a pic of the rear but they fit ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Car looks lovely mate! So did you do the clippers and engine cover with just a regular aerosol can and did you use primer and lawyer before and after? Looks great with spacers, that'll be my first mod as I've taken the ones off my written off 350! roughed the caliper using a green scourer, cleaned and sprayed with hammerite smooth, no primer as the paint is quite thick with multiple thin coats, high gloss so no need for lacquer I'm gonna be using just a regular aerosol as I couldn't find s decent match to Le mans blue in anything else sadly So I'll probe need to use primer and lacquer as its a metallic colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Car looks lovely mate! So did you do the clippers and engine cover with just a regular aerosol can and did you use primer and lawyer before and after? Looks great with spacers, that'll be my first mod as I've taken the ones off my written off 350! roughed the caliper using a green scourer, cleaned and sprayed with hammerite smooth, no primer as the paint is quite thick with multiple thin coats, high gloss so no need for lacquer I'm gonna be using just a regular aerosol as I couldn't find s decent match to Le mans blue in anything else sadly So I'll probe need to use primer and lacquer as its a metallic colour! I would primer if i was you and use a vht lacquer if poss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Car looks lovely mate! So did you do the clippers and engine cover with just a regular aerosol can and did you use primer and lawyer before and after? Looks great with spacers, that'll be my first mod as I've taken the ones off my written off 350! roughed the caliper using a green scourer, cleaned and sprayed with hammerite smooth, no primer as the paint is quite thick with multiple thin coats, high gloss so no need for lacquer I'm gonna be using just a regular aerosol as I couldn't find s decent match to Le mans blue in anything else sadly So I'll probe need to use primer and lacquer as its a metallic colour! I would primer if i was you and use a vht lacquer if poss Cool, will give it s try and see how it goes! Cheers mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Just seen your post as I was replying Lee! Thanks for the pics, they do look great! Same question to you, how did you prep etc? Where are the 'bona' stickers from? :L Falcon Performance bodyshop did them, sand down prep, prime, paint & lacquer in the oven The stickers are off the internet and I just used the 'A' and repositioned it. http://ccdecals.com £5.99 Edited December 9, 2014 by R35LEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Just seen your post as I was replying Lee! Thanks for the pics, they do look great! Same question to you, how did you prep etc? Where are the 'bona' stickers from? :L Falcon Performance bodyshop did them, sand down prep, prime, paint & lacquer in the oven The stickers are off the internet and I just used the 'A' and repositioned it. http://ccdecals.com £5.99 Brilliant, cheers mate! Will get some ordered off there! May leave the rear one's blank mind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I do like a nice Le Mans blue! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 I do like a nice Le Mans blue! It's one of the major factors that sold the car to me mate! Saw it and just had the wow factor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstraw Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Le Mans Blue FTW! Look even better in real life! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Track photo looks epic ^^^^^^^^ Shame there isn't more on this forum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Le Mans Blue FTW! Look even better in real life! Like that front lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstraw Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 thanks guys! front lip is an eve r lip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Car looks lovely mate! So did you do the clippers and engine cover with just a regular aerosol can and did you use primer and lawyer before and after? Looks great with spacers, that'll be my first mod as I've taken the ones off my written off 350! roughed the caliper using a green scourer, cleaned and sprayed with hammerite smooth, no primer as the paint is quite thick with multiple thin coats, high gloss so no need for lacquer Which paint did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Car looks lovely mate! So did you do the clippers and engine cover with just a regular aerosol can and did you use primer and lawyer before and after? Looks great with spacers, that'll be my first mod as I've taken the ones off my written off 350! roughed the caliper using a green scourer, cleaned and sprayed with hammerite smooth, no primer as the paint is quite thick with multiple thin coats, high gloss so no need for lacquer Which paint did you use? Red hammerite smooth as the pics, were black/dark grey originally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 They look great in red! I have just done these for a friends car.... Akebono wouldnt fit on the rear calipers so now it says Bona (boner) because my mental age is still 12... maybe 13 at a push Meant to ask mate, do you know what size these are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Urm... not sure but the site link I put up only sells one size option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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