Body & Paint
Discussions about bodywork and painting a Zcar.
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A while back, my car came out of gear and rolled into my neighbors house. I have surveyed the damage and decided something major needs to be done. I have talked to a few poeple about it, and some say I need a quarter pannel, and some say i can bring those dents out. But i dont really know what i should do. Can someone give me some advice? I am handy with tools and grinders so if it can be done i will do it. i just want to know what to do. thanks. im trying to put on a few pics
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Hi everyone I came across this thread at HybridZ about painting with a paint roller. It's very interesting, and worth a read. I thought maybe some people on this forum might appreciate the information. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=107977 Thanks Ahmed
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I just recived a set of japanese overfenders, and I know a few of you have done this allready, I understand the basic idea, pop rivets etc. Did most of you pull your fender first before the placement? anyone have any progress pics of there process in history or something? thanks guys!
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I am constantly poring over parts catalogs looking for any missing pieces to make my 70/71Z as complete and original as possible. I grabbed my new Black Dragon catalog and saw something I hadn't noticed before. Take a look at page 24 in the Rear Bumper section for 70-73 240Z's. Part #'s are 98-052 and 98-053. They look like rubber pieces that slide under the ends of the rear bumper. I have been all over looking for pictures of 240Z's and can't find any with such a part. What are these things and are they and original part? Thanks....
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I was wondering if the headlight surrounding on a '74.5 260z is interchangable with the later model s130 280zx. I believe the later model ZX changed from a metal surround to a plastic. Should that make a difference in the way it fits?
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I'm starting this thread as a record of the cost of bodywork on your Z. When replying, please try to include: 1. The nature of the job (eg baremetal with significant rust removal?, minor touchup?, colour change?, engine bay included or not?, interior and exterior?) 2. The date 3. Your country and currency (eg US$, AU$, GBP, PESOS...) 4. Your decision - did you get the work done or not? (5. try to be honest!)
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yes, it's an Australian 180SX with a 240 front end.
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I have a lovely 1972 240z that is painted 918 Orange. I am in the midst of a refreshening, so as I take off certain pieces I intend to paint them for both aesthetic appearance and corrosion protection. Any suggestions as to an overall paint scheme?
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I was watching Speed the other day and saw an add for Dupli-Color Car Art http://duplicolor.com/products/carart.html The stuff is supposed to be a temporary spray paint for making designs on your car. It would be a great way for people to test out how a pattern or strip will look on thier car without the problems of having it be final. I have never used this stuff, so I don't know how it works, but I plan on trying it out when I test a hood accent and then a small side stripe design I have for my car. Anyone else have experince (good or bad) with this stuff?
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The picture says it all. This is what happens when you can "almost" stop behind a 1991 Pontiac Transport Minivan. Long story involving a cop approaching the cross street of a major, somewhat blind intersection with the red his way, turning on the siren as he approached, the van panicing and stopping dead in the middle of the intersection, and an oily approach to the intersection (major intersection with hundreds of cars a day sitting there waiting for the light...) letting me slide about 100 feet from only 30 mph. I probably hit him at less than 10 mph, but went under his bumper. Four nice tire skid marks showing my path through the oil...at least I know all four bra…
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Hi there, I was speaking to someone I'd believe had fair credibility on the matter and he told me that sandblasting steel that is under stress such as a bike frame or steel monocoque car shell can have the effect of "work hardening" the steel making it brittle and pron to cracking. He suggested that in race car preparation it is not a common practic for this reason. What is peoples thoughts on this? I've had plans to sandblast the underside of my 240 but have decided to buy some paint stripper this morning and give that a go as a first option.
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I have searched the archives and looked around but can't find any information on what is the best way to wet sand and buff/polish a car after it's been painted. I painted my car in the garage, so there are some sections of orange peel and some small bugs stuck in the clear coat and need to finish off the painting process to make my car really shine. I have a nice heavy duty professional buffer to help with the whole process. Any good links out there?
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