240z Tail Light Shroud Color

[bpilati]

Looks like we have a duplicate thread here.

For original look, go here: http://www.classicdatsun.com/

They carry the original paint color used in the 240Z restoration program by Nissan.

[siteunseen]

Question on the Duplicolor #102 Graphite. I've sprayed my rear finisher 2 or 3 times. In between coats I've knocked the sheen off with 0000 steel wool. It looks so good dull I want to spray the matte clear over the lightly sanded Duplicolor. Would that be a mistake? It get's the metallic looking sparkles out but everything I've read says spray the matte straight on the Duplicolor. I'm guessing "it's up to you" will be the consensus but was hoping to hear someone else had done the same.

Thanks for any experiences.

Cliff

[Bonzi Lon]

I sprayed the clear right over the cured graphite. No one at any Z-car show has said it is the wrong color.

Bonzi Lon

[tamo3]

I sprayed graphite and matt clear on the top of it.n I only use steel wool scribble once BEFORE spray paint, not between spray multiple coating.

The result looks like this.

[siteunseen]

Thanks guys, that looks perfect. I think I was taking the "match striker" look too literal. 1 more question though. Mine have a black strip painted on the red plastic. Do I need to do this or is it something a previous owner did? What did you all do? Pictures below.

Thanks for your help,

Cliff.

[psdenno]

If you get the reproduction chrome trim pieces that cover that area and attach through the holes in the lenses, no worries about the black lines. Your originals are removed. Ebay and MSA are your friends for that task.

Dennis

[siteunseen]

Thanks Dennis, I'd read about the reproduction strips but mine are in pretty good shape for now. I only broke off a 1/4" of that center post removing them and am hoping silicone dobbs will hold it in place until I am ready to do a full on restoration.

After removing them I found that black paint on the red lenses. At 1st I thought it could be soot but it's paint. I don't see the need to re apply it as the strips will cover that area, but if it's needed I'll do it.

OK, now I've found where Dr 240Z has his painted, didn't notice earlier when I read his write up, http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/electrical-s30/51111-240z-tail-light-refurbishment.html

Thanks again Dr 240Z.

Edited August 15, 2014 by siteunseen