Drove it home today. First time I have ever driven a Z31. Not bad actually. Wasn't getting on it or anything as it has 1 YO gas in it and the oil looks like road tar. Just wanted to get it home and start treating it like a Z. Even driving it reather anemically, it surprised me at how little of a 'boat' it was. It is quite an agile car, even with the power steering (which is Quite stiff). You turn the wheel a bit and it points its nose down sharp into the direction you want to go. I can't wait to get it in a condition where I am confident 'driving' it.

Anyways.... this is in 'Body and Paint' because....

I am taking off the horribly faded and peeling door guards. They are about 1 1/4" wide black rubber with a 3/4" body colour (red) inset. It is held on with white double-sided foam tape. What is the best way to get it off? I peeled on section off and most of the tape stays. It is really sticky stuff.

The alloys have a clear-coat that is peeling really badly in sections. Strip it off and re-clearcoat it? What happens if I just strip it and leave it?

steve77/86

Originally posted by Zvoiture

(snip by Carl S)

I am taking off the horribly faded and peeling door guards. They are about 1 1/4" wide black rubber with a 3/4" body colour (red) inset. It is held on with white double-sided foam tape. What is the best way to get it off? I peeled on section off and most of the tape stays. It is really sticky stuff.

Steve:

Try "Goo-Gone" adhesive remover. I find it in Orchard Supply Hardware here in No. Cal. Test on inconspicuous area before doing whole area.

Originally posted by Zvoiture

The alloys have a clear-coat that is peeling really badly in sections. Strip it off and re-clearcoat it? What happens if I just strip it and leave it?

steve77/86

Corrosion can set in if wheels are not kept polished or re-treated with something to seal the metal from moisture and air.