marcr92 wrote:Has anyone thought about custom painting or vinyl wrapping the NZ? I would like to change my color as I've decided white doesn't match my kitchen anymore. In the simplest of worlds, I'd sell my white and purchase a black one, but we all know how long it will take for the next batch to be produced. Any tips? Thanks! (Or if anyone wants to swap a black for a white, PM me)

Don Task wrote:Unless you were really super experienced with automotive wrap, and knew the different mil spec differences between the available films, knew which one stretched the best without displaying color shifts over the stretched areas... and knew which color "finishes" to avoid... wrapping the NZ and having it look good would be near impossible. Although you can disassemble it which would make it a little easier, the NZ it has too many compound curves so getting it to lay flat everywhere, without seams, will be near impossible if not impossible. Seams would be unavoidable so you'd want the "seams" to be up the back of the machine but the discharge chute on the front and does not come off. Trying to wrap the chute area and front body of the machine in one piece wrap with no folds, wrinkles or seams... definitely impossible! Wrapping the drip tray of my Bianca about made me crazy due to the compound corners (rounded front cover corners - rounded top edge corners - rounded inside corners)

My recommendation would be to paint it! 1) Disassemble the NZ 2) Make sure all surfaces are free of any coffee oils 3) Wipe all surfaces down with 91% rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol 4) Wipe down each piece with a painters tack cloth.5) Spray paint with a good quality "made for plastic" spray paint. (not a cheap big box store paint that says made for all surfaces including plastic) 6) Allow adequate time for the paint to fully cure and harden before assembly.

marcr92 wrote:Appreciate the color (pun intended). I've spoken with an experienced automotive wrap professional in my local area who I know does great work (they helped with parts of my car) and he is going to custom order me the 3M matte pine green vinyl and do the job for me. I'll disassemble the entire machine and deliver him the three main pieces (he will cut around the logo for me as well) and I'll reassemble it when it's finished. Additionally, I'm working with an expert graphic designer to produce a dial markings stencil which I can then utilize to paint new markings onto the film... hopefully.. eventually, I'll have a super unique piece! I can also go with standard matte black, but a near matte British Racing Green finish might be spectacular. Niche even thinks this would incredible. Keep you posted!