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So I've spent ages and ages looking for any information regarding the 40th anniversary wheels as I want to get them refurbished due to kerb rash on all the wheels (not from me I might add!)

I can't find anything about paint codes or what the actual colour is. Does anyone on here know anything about them?

I assume I could get them done at a Nissan place but they'd probably charge me quite a lot.

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They don't know either

 

I got mine done at a wheel painting specialist and he did a brilliant job matching them up

 

The alternative is to go for your own colour either in paint or powder coat - there are a few standard ones that are very similar

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They don't know?

I think I read that they're not just one colour but a blend of colours or something. I'd rather not go for a different colour, I love the colour they are already (apart from the glaring kerb rash bits....)

I guess I will take it to someone and see what they can come up with.

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They don't know?

I think I read that they're not just one colour but a blend of colours or something. I'd rather not go for a different colour, I love the colour they are already (apart from the glaring kerb rash bits....)

I guess I will take it to someone and see what they can come up with.

 

Ok.....I have some experience of this issue. You will not find a paint code because the colour is apparently created by having a black base dusted over with silver. I had a couple of unsatisfactory refurbs, as it's not an easy effect to get exactly right. I ended up going for a more conventional colour (which I now have a code for) and having them all re-done, as I got sick of the hassle and chin scratching! I've not regretted it. Pic attached which shows the current colour. I can totally understand you might not want to go down that route (you might be better at parking than me) :) Just be prepared to go the extra mile to find a decent refurb outfit who do a good job. I personally like having the peace of mind of being able to get a perfect match if I do get another scrape. :)

 

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what ral code / colour did you opt for

 

It's written down somewhere but from memory I think it was called Island Pearl Grey. I basically just looked at some colour cards and chose one I thought would look good with the car colour. Bit of a gamble but I was pleased with the end result. :)

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Knowing that it's black base dusted over with silver helps, at least I can try and point them in the right direction and if it doesn't turn out exactly the same, it might at least be close (he says trying to convince himself)

 

Don't worry - you should be fine. It's definitely doable. You just need to find somewhere skilled enough to do it. I think I was just unlucky. Oh and hope you don't get a chip on the callipers - there's no code for that colour either. I repaired a chip recently by mixing two red touch up paints from Halfords to get the right shade :) just content yourself with the knowledge that in the Black Edition you have easily the coolest variant of the 370Z to date ;)

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  • 8 months later...

Hi all

 

Anyone had any success with matching the colour of these wheels or have you just had all the wheels painted the same colour? Having the same problem at the moment trying to get one wheel done, didn't realise it would be so difficult! My local Nissan dealer does full alloy dip, repair and respray but are having difficulty getting the colour, they are currently in touch with Nissan but from what I have read on here that wont help.

 

Cheers

 

Chris

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