Body & Paint
Discussions about bodywork and painting a Zcar.
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Hi all, Just in the process of sorting out a R200 diff to go on my Z. I've got hold of some POR-15 after reading many good things about it on here. How many coats do you think the diff should have? I've got some of the marine clean and the metal ready stuff as well - think I need that for the ali diff cover right? I've just finished off cleaning the diff up with various wire-brush drill attachments, still looks pretty rusty but there's no loose flakes on it any more. I've never used this stuff before so not quite sure, any pearls of wisdom about using the stuff? Cheers, Rob
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I just purchased bumper guards for my front bumper. Mine were missing when I purchased the car. My question is when installing these should there be any kind of padding between the guard & bumper?
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Could someone tell me if a 1978 280Z 2+2 fender will fit a 1973 240?
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Hey folks, I knwo this has been discussed before but what the heck. My 71 240 has alot of rust in the kicker panels and in the fender wells. Now my parts car has basicaly no rust in thease areas ( but it rusted out everywhere else go figure) Will the kicker panels and fender wells interchange from a 74 260 to my 71? Thanks Bill
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Hey folks: need some advice. Stripped the interior over the weekend and was busy inspecting for rust. Unfortunately, found some in the driver's floorpan and against the firewall. Oh, well-not really question of "if" so much as it is "how much" :disappoin To the point, I noticed some surface-looking rust inside the door sill (As you know, it is hollow there with several 2 inch cutouts for wiring) along the inner surface of the metal which makes the outer surface of the car. (Sorry, I am blanking on the right term for it.) It is difficult to see, let alone paint/grind. Has anyone encountered that? Maybe a long-shaft extension and a grinding wheel, followed by most…
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If someone knowledgeable could click the link that goes to my website...at the very bottom of it there are a few pics showing some surface rust on the top of the car near both the windshield and rear hatch glass. What would be my best approach of getting that treated. Literally step by step would help as this would be my first at attacking this deadly foe. I figure I should be able to sand that down to the metal (?) but I'm not sure where to go from there, if that's where I even start. Basically, I'm body work deficient, and need help. I feel like such an arse...I can overhaul a transmission, rework fuel systems, and install just about anything mechanical, but I'm stumpe…
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well, i was reading through MSAs specials book and i came across this. since i have about a 1.5' rust gash in my pass side floorpan, i was considering getting this as opposed to getting the replacement floorpans (i don't have a welder). anyone ever used this? also, i'm gonna post a pic of my floorpans to see if it would be pointless
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Maybe I should start manufacturing reproductions - Euro Tail Lights
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"Style" question 1 2
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Any ideas on what the best style is for the front air dam on a 240Z? I'm a bit "old school" in what I like, but please offer your suggestions (with pics if possible). Nothing too low that I'll end up "collecting" a few of these guys
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My baby is going to the bodyshop/painter tomorrow. I was wondering if you guys could offer some advice or things to watch out for. I did make up a small list of things that I want done like filling the molding holes and stuff. I have also reassembled the car (just the body pannels). Thanks
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Surface rust
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If the weather will allow I'll paint next weekend. I do have surface rust due to the amount of time it took to strip to bare metal. Can I just sand then prep or will this rust return to haunt me?
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I have a fair amount of surface rust on roof, doors and hatch and figured i should probably take care of it before it gets any worse. I am not planning on having the car painted for several months so what is the best primer or surface protectant to use after i get the rust sanded off.
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