Body & Paint

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   "Style" question 1 2

   September 2, 2004 by moyest

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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

   

   Last reply by 240Zdragon72, September 3, 2004
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   Advice for paint shop?

   August 15, 2004 by Ed

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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

   

   Last reply by Ed, September 2, 2004
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   Surface rust

   July 25, 2004 by mriz

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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?

   

   Last reply by Carl Beck, September 2, 2004
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   What primer to use?

   August 17, 2004 by ampsman

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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.

   

   Last reply by beandip, September 2, 2004
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   rear end damage repaired I need some info.

   September 2, 2004 by beandip

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   I have been working on '' The Old Blister '' for , lets just say too long . Almost 2 yrs since I have driven her. Any way I am just finishing the body work and the car is ready for prime otherwise. There was rear end damage that was ''repaired'' by others in the past . Big time bondo users. I removed all the filler . escanlon pulled out the sheet metal back to shape as much as could be done with the help of a portapower and hard work. Now I am fitting the sheet metal surround that fits around the tail lights . My question is , what is the clearence between the surround and the body line accross the bottom ? I have a bout 1/8'' on the top and each end but more accross the…

   

   Last reply by beandip, September 2, 2004
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   Spray Gun question

   August 31, 2004 by Razor

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   can I use a gravity fed spray gun on conventional air compressor like 2.5HP with 40ltr tank to spray paint acyrlic base paint? I heard most HVLP system uses gravity fed guns and I know you have to use a special compressor for it high CFM just wondering if theres a version for conventional air compressor Cheers!

   

   Last reply by Gophman, September 1, 2004
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   tail light restoration

   August 23, 2004 by khughes

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   Hi Guys, just wondering, is there an easy way to dye plastic light lenses. in particular i want to dye a clear lens red, and somehow remove the red from a stop lamp to make it clear. If this can't be done, is it expensive to have some sort of plastics place make up a coloured replica of the lenses? this probably won't make much sense to the z guys out there, but the 240K guys it will Thanks Kent

   

   Last reply by hls30.com, August 30, 2004
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   What are these for?

   August 30, 2004 by 240znz

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   Cheak out these pics of the areas behind the seats on my 12/70 build series 1 240z. Any ideas what the brackets are for and alos what are the layout pads for (little raised bits in the metal on both sides). They all have me stumped

   

   Last reply by EScanlon, August 30, 2004
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    help

    August 29, 2004 by Tidoubleger24

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    i found this pic over a year ago and i didnt like the paint then, but now i think its perfect, and the web site listed the color, but i have forgetten it. have any of u seen his website b4? any help appericated.

    

    Last reply by 2ManyZs, August 29, 2004
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    Side Stripe Sticker Kit for 240z 1 2

    August 16, 2004 by Gav240z

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    I am wondering if I can still get my hands on one of these kits. http://zhome.com/Classic/Refresh/ORGRSIDE.JPG http://zhome.com/Classic/Refresh/ORGLSIDE.JPG I think a white color kit would look great on a red 240z. It's also something I've never seen anyone in Australia with a Z have. I am looking to be different and I think this is the ticket.

    

    Last reply by wedgey, August 25, 2004
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    Interesting sunroof

    August 15, 2004 by kenz240z

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    I stopped at one of the salvage yards nearby today to scrounge up Z parts (and a few for my Chevy convertible....). While my search for parts didn't yield any new treasures, I saw an interesting sunroof on a 280Z. It doesn't appear to be functional any longer, looks like someone tried to seal up the edges on the outside, and I'm guessing that it probably had some kind of trim around the perimeter. A view from the interior shows what appears to be a soft vinyl "panel" that could be unlatched and slid back to open up the sunroof. Who knows, maybe it originally had a piece of glass on the exterior...anyone ever see anything like this? Kenny P.

    

    Last reply by WalterMondale, August 24, 2004
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    Headlight retaining rings chrome or S/S?

    August 18, 2004 by Ed

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    I was looking at the rings that retain the headlights. Are these chrome or Stainless steel?

    

    Last reply by Ed, August 23, 2004