Body & Paint
Discussions about bodywork and painting a Zcar.
3,662 topics in this forum
-
- 5 replies
- 2.4k views
-- Group Message from craig001@mc.duke.edu -- Hey All, A thread on zcar.com has been started concerning the rubber window squeegee and the fact that you have to buy the whole chrome trim assembly when the rubber deteriorates. Kinda pricey. Anyway, somebody there located a potential manufacturer, Steele Rubber, and suggested we all email the company and see if we can get them to make a replacement rubber piece. Here is my email: Dear Steele Rubber, Your company has been discussed on an internet forum for Datsun Z-car enthusiasts as a possible source for OEM-style replacement rubber, specifically, the window squeegee on the 70 - 78 240, 260 and 280Zs. This is an extruded ru…
Last reply by TomoHawk, -
-
- 11 replies
- 1.7k views
This might be a dumb question, but here goes. I've stripped and etch primed the engine bay and under the bonnet, and want to paint them. Is it ok to paint the colour paint straight onto the etch primer? or should I use some sort of undercoat.
Last reply by Z Kid, -
rust under hatch 1 2
by ilags- 13 replies
- 2.6k views
I have a rust problem under neath my hatch..its the panel on the rear of the car. There is bubbles of rust. Should I just buy a new panel or how can i fix this? and also do you know whats under that panel, havent grinded at it so i dont know if theres rust down there too.
Last reply by dk240z, -
- 3 replies
- 1.3k views
Hey guys, my Z has paint on it, so how far down should i sand? do i use self etching primer ? thanks alot.
Last reply by beandip, -
- 10 replies
- 1.4k views
Now this isn't a personal issue, it's my Z. I order the bra from MSA that covers the spoiler as well, but the damn thing doesn't fit at all around the fenders! maybe if my car was 7/8 scale. Has anyone used these bras and have some suggestions???
Last reply by blitzkraig, -
- 2 replies
- 1.3k views
hey guys, my Z has a little bit of rust under the car, the floorpanels are fine, but the suspension and some other areas are starting to be corroded. I plan on getting new struts, springs and other parts, but what do i do about the underbody and all the other small areas? Thanks a ton.
Last reply by Bruce Palmer, -
- 7 replies
- 1.9k views
I have a habbit of cleaning everything that I take off my Z before putting it back on. The problem is that on some parts and nuts if you wire wheel them you loose the gold protective coating. Does anyone know of a spray like cold galvenizing spray that you can use to restore these parts to their original gold glazed appearance? If you paint them solid gold or silver they look lame! At the same time if you do nothing then they start to rust in just a few days. I was thinking of buying a powder coating machine but I don't think that my wife will let me cook the parts.
Last reply by civ104, -
- 6 replies
- 1.5k views
As I sit in the drivers seat looking out over the hood of the car and on the front qtr panel, I see dents that well aren't really dents that I think would qualify for bondo, nor does the dents seem like they would be the type that would pop up. I'n not real sure how to approach them? Also every time I put any weight on the top of my front qtr panel the metal pops down and back out again. I don't reallycare now because I haven't painted it yet but I don't want this happening after I paint. So how do you fix those subtle metal imperfections that come with a 30yr old car? And do you think welding some sheet metal strips on the underside of the qtr panel will stregthen it…
Last reply by st0878, -
- 4 replies
- 1.3k views
Does anyone have any advice on how to get the back of the rocker panel out of the dog leg? Or plan B , cut it off even and weld? Thanks
Last reply by mriz, -
- 2 replies
- 1.7k views
Were the Z cars offered with a vinyl top, or was it a dealer option? I came across a 280Z in a salvage yard with a white vinly top and chrome trim across the rear hatch and on the rear quarters. I was wondering if the chrome pieces would be worth picking up.
Last reply by beandip, -
- 9 replies
- 2k views
Hey everyone, Im fairly new to Datsuns so i have a few questions. Well, im not "new" to datsun, because i have loved them for a long time, but i am and owner of one, which is new to me. Ok, my question is, where can i find high quality replacement panels for the body? Thanks, Tom
Last reply by kenz240z, -
- 5 replies
- 1.3k views
Hey guys, so i have now decided to start using a 40 grit on a grinder to strip the paint off, insted of the soft cork attachment. (is this ok?) So how the hell do i remove the paint thats between the door and the windshield? you know, that little area. Thanks.
Last reply by Ed,
-
Recently Browsing 0 members
- No registered users viewing this page.
