I ran epoxy primer and then shot under coater over it. My car had been blasted on a rotisserie. I would not use wax, that's just me.

A correct restoration would be primer, then paint even in the wheel wells. I like the wheel wells to be blacked out. So that is part of the reason I went with under coater. I don't intend to baby the car so I wanted something a little tougher than paint. The car is 50+ years old and this installation and these materials far exceed the factory install. It won't be a problem in my lifetime and my kids will be in their 60's before they should have to worry about it, if ever.

Been a while since I updated this post but nothing fun has been happening and with work so busy with a lot of travel, I haven’t had much time to work on the z. I finished repairing and areas with rot and welded all new patches in. Applied POR15 where required. I’m now focusing on the underside to get it ready for undercoating. Should be finishing that up in the next two weeks.  I’ll then be able to throw the suspension back on and have a roller… and yes, that is some fine engineering since I don’t have a rotisserie. 

Just be careful! The bare chassis is not super heavy but it's still heavy enough to hurt you!

@Patcon yes I was surprised how heavy it actually was. When it was on the stands it felt pretty Light but when 4 of us lifted it, it was a struggle. 

Decided to go a safer route based on the content of another user on the forum, thanks for the inspiration…

 

this gives me quite a bit of room to get under the car with a roller board. Definitely money well worth spent. I’ll be able to pressure wash and then put on my undercoat outside of the garage. 

 

Edited July 17, 20222 yr by dar5052

Progress… underside is basically done. Now on to the inside/engine bay…

started prepping the brake and fuel lines today. Once I have the engine bay and interior painted, I can start much more reassembly. Seriously looking forward to it… I’m tired of looking at shell. I want a rolling chassis again.

Painted the engine bay today. Hopefully onto the interior tomorrow.... using a single stage nissan jet black. Easier than doing a base coat clear coat, particularly since its esentially areas that wont be seen much. 

 

Not thrilled with the interior paint but oh well. It will be covered up anyway. The paint and the POR15 seemed to have a reaction where the paint has a bunch of orange peel.  

Haven’t posted much progress but I thought this looked cool. It’s finally coming back together… once I have the car back on the ground, I’ll pull off the doors and trunk lid and start the body work. 

On 8/11/2022 at 8:10 PM, dar5052 said:

Not thrilled with the interior paint but oh well. It will be covered up anyway. The paint and the POR15 seemed to have a reaction where the paint has a bunch of orange peel.

That can happen if the POR15 hasn't had enough time to harden before top coat. Like you said, It will be covered with carpet and barely visable.

Quick question, I am wanting to cover my rear shock towers and the tunnel section in diamond stitched leather. What floor carpet do I need to order to match up to this? Or do I just order regular 280z carpet and hem the edges?

Haven't updated much but good progress on the car. Took a new job a couple months back so that's been hindering the progress. But at least body work is done and I can focus on assembly. 

Edited August 8, 20231 yr by dar5052