Body & Paint
Discussions about bodywork and painting a Zcar.
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Ok got the black pearl home, in storage since '87. every once in a while when it was windy and warm it got pulled out and washed. When he brought it back in he used a wax from a spray bottle on it. The paint is perfect but it has a haze over the whole car. I used rubbing compound o a test spot and waxed it 3 times. It looks loads better but the haze is still a factor. Thoughts on what to use to remove it WITHOUT damaging the BP stripes? Maybe a good detergent suggestion? If not it will be rubbing compound over the whole car. Mike
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Does anyone know what color the oil pan was originally painted on an 1970 240Z? Mine is the same blue as the engine block but I have heard that it should be painted black. I would like to get it right before I put it back on.
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I have finally gotten to the point where I can have the Z blasted. Can someone refer me to a good shop.
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What is the secret to removing a 37 year old filler hose between the gas access door and the fuel tank on a Series I 240Z? Can you remove it without removing the fuel tank? Is it removed by pulling it outboard or pushing it inboard? This tube has a molded tee on it for the tube that runs from the vapor tank to the filler. I am trying to get access to a small rust spot under the flange near the access door.
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Hey guys.. I have two reproduction rocker panels that I bought for my 240z that I no longer need. What are they selling for now? I cant really find them for sale anywhere. Someone showed some interest in buying them but I don't know how much to sell them for and I don't really remember how much I paid. Thanks for any input.
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I am looking for a distributor for "neon" or fluorescent automobile paint. all i have been able to find is spray cans, need 1 gallon of fluorescent orange or green paint, without having to pay almost $800 a gallon. Any one with any ideas.. leads??? i have taken samples to 3 different paint places and they cant mix anything that even comes close to what i am looking for.
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Well, I'm getting ready to have my 240Z painted. I like the current grey OK but there are scratches, some surface rust, and damage to the hood that need to be repaired. This is going to require quite a bit of paint anyway, so I figured I'd be better off getting the whole car painted....that way it would be consistent. Anyway, I've narrowed it down to three colors: 1) Pale yellow....this was the original color, I can see indications of it in the interior and engine bay. This was my first choice, but seems to be a love-it-or hate-it color...I've got mixed opinions... 2) Red...of course the disadvantage of this is there are so many red sports cars around...and they seem to a…
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The little bit of rust under the sound deadening pad on the driver's side floor pan was surface rust only. I was really relieved to see that no metal work is required. The body shop ground the surface rust off and is applying rust treatment and & sealer. He plans to spray the first undercoat and begin blocking the car next week. Don't have a picture of the paint panel he made, but will try to take a pic next week. The darker silver on silver looks really nice, but I want the stripe a bit lighter shade. He's going to re-spray it for my approval. Working with William, (William's Auto Body), has been a great experience Julio
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I hope I am posting this in the right section. I did a search, but could not find any info on this specific issue. I am starting to tear into the 240 and need a little bit of help. The latch for the rear hatch is not releasing when depressed. I even pulled the interior panels and manually depressed the latch mechanism - nothing! I can feel the "jaws" of the latch moving, but nothing seems to be "releasing". I can feel 2 small screw heads holding the mechanism in place, should I remove these (should be fun - not much room to work). Will that release the hatch? I can also feel the clip that holds the lock button in place. I can pull that easily enough if needed. I can ev…
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Hi All, I'm just about ready to send my son's 240z to my friend to do the body work but need to find the repair panels. I need to find a good source of repair panels for the front of the rear wheel well on the drivers side and the entire wheel well on the passenger side. Does anyone know of a decent source? Thanks, Mike
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Painting today!!! :classic: Should have the car back on Monday, will post more pics soon.
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Just wondering what parts are available to replace with aftermarket fiberglass for my 71 240? I live near the CA-OR border on the coast so corrosin is a real problem. I did a search for fiberglass but didn't get the info I wanted. Also whre is the best place to get fiberglass parts? Any downside to using fiberglass on these things? I know the weight saving would be minimal if any, but corrosion is my biggest concern. Also one seen a Z with one piece hood, front fenders etc. Is that available and if so where? Thanks.
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