Midnight Purple 3 over Pitch Black

MIDNIGHT PURPLE 3 OVER PITCH BLACK | AUTOFLEX COATINGS | PEELABLE PAINT

Midnight Purple 3 Custom Paint 370z

Midnight Purple 3 370z Autoflex coatings

Many people lust after the Nissan R34 GTR OEM Color Code "LX0" or "MNP3" . All of those people are forced to lust after it, instead of being able to actually paint their cars that color because its usually $1000+ per gallon of paint. Enter our Midnight Purple 3 Alpha Custom Color! Now, for the first time ever, you can get a VERY similar look (no, its not an EXACT match) without breaking the bank! This epic ride owned by @z34david_ was made using our Midnight Purple 3 Super Colorshift over a Pitch Black basecoat. The result that came out of it was a truly unique and strong color combination that is sure to stand out in the crowd. Topped off with a high gloss finish, this monster is ready to hit the road! (Photos by: @Isaiasimages).

 

CLICK HERE for everything you need to paint your car this color in Alpha Automotive Paint.

 

Installer: MNR Dips in Fredericksburg, VA

Coating: Autoflex Coatings

Pigments needed for this look:

- Pitch Black basecoat

- Midnight Purple 3 Super Colorshift Pearl (1 per gal of swpx)

- High Gloss finish

Like all of our pearl pigments, Midnight Purple 3 Super Colorshift Pearls can be used in Alpha Automotive Paint or other traditional automotive paint, epoxy resin for woodworking and other art, nail polish, plastisol, Autoflex Coatings, Performix Plastidip, Halo efx, DYC Proline, waterbased airbrush paint, slime, bed liners, powder coat and MANY other applications! Take a look at our Alpha Pearl Mixing and Uses Page for more information! This color is available in Automotive Paint & Aerosol Spray Cans as well.

This project uses an Alpha Custom Color basecoat, bound in a special binder for pigment control, UV resistance, and excellent pearl suspension. The basecoat mixes 1:1 with an AR-30xx reducer for smooth application and consistent coverage. Our AP-7541 DTM Primer-Sealer provides outstanding adhesion, flexibility and fast drying, while the AC-4521 HS Glamour Clearcoat adds long-lasting gloss, UV protection and durability.

Project Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Complete your prep, body work, primer, and sanding following our video tutorials.
  2. Block-sand the exterior panels with 320 grit sandpaper and scuff door jambs, engine bay and tight areas with a red scuff pad.
  3. Blow off all dust outside and wipe down with wax & grease remover.
  4. If applicable, paint the door jambs and engine bay first, then wait 24 hours before moving on to the exterior.
  5. Re-mask and wipe down the project with anti-static wax & grease remover.
  6. Mix and spray one medium wet coat of AP-7541 DTM Primer-Sealer (4:1:1 ratio) using a 1.4 mm needle spray gun.
  7. After the sealer is 100% dry to the touch, wait at least an hour.
  8. Mix and spray your basecoat colour directly over the sealer (most colours require 2–4 coats for coverage/effect).
  9. Wait until the basecoat is dry to the touch before recoating.
  10. After the final basecoat is dry, wait 45 minutes.
  11. Mix and spray 2–3 coats of AC-4521 HS Glamour Clearcoat (2:1 ratio). Recoat when the previous coat is just tacky (fingerprints).
  12. Let cure for 12 hours in a warm, ventilated area.
  13. If wet sanding & buffing, leave masked for that process; otherwise unmask & assemble.
  14. Enjoy your newly painted project!

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