s130 Posted January 9, 2006 Share #1 Posted January 9, 2006 Gday all, Trust you all had a good Christmas/New Years. I finally had my 280ZX resprayed over the break. I have attached a few photos to show you guys how it has come up. The car was gone for many for bodywork and the spray job so I am happy to have it home. For those who are interestedm the spray procees was 2 coats base, 3 coats clear, baked in the oven. From there we blocked the entire car with 1200 paper before going back for a light coat of base, followed by 2 coats of clear to flow coat the car for a mirror finish. I reccomend flow coating the car to anyone who may be spraying their car as it gives a finish that is 100 times better. Haydos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003z Posted January 9, 2006 Share #2 Posted January 9, 2006 Its very pretty, but why the clear coat between the base coats? Or put another way, why did you put another base coat on after wetsanding, why not just clear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun_in_my_z Posted January 9, 2006 Share #3 Posted January 9, 2006 Ive heard that it makes the colour shine more. But i dont have a clue why, or if thats evan true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s130 Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share #4 Posted January 9, 2006 Yes it does make the colour shine more. I also dont know why but do know that it is very true and worth the extra effort if you want your car to look that extra bit better. The way the process is done depends on different painters, some guys at the shop were saying not to but any base on the second time, but my painter stuck to his guns and has done a good job for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenz240z Posted January 9, 2006 Share #5 Posted January 9, 2006 Sure looks like a terrific job. Great choice of color, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripper Posted January 9, 2006 Share #6 Posted January 9, 2006 The car looks good Hayden, great job. All your hard work definetely paid off. Good luck finishing the rest of the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted January 9, 2006 Share #7 Posted January 9, 2006 Great to see someone taking an interest in the 280ZX, nearly all the ones for sale are rusted out neglected junk. Not that I want a 2+2 but a two seater would do nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedz Posted January 10, 2006 Share #8 Posted January 10, 2006 I would have to agree I absolutely love the color its really gorgeous, good work man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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