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i assume a spacer of some sort was used? they do look good, and great price. i might get the 962's in 17x7 and 17x9.

dont sand with 400. use 600 or 800. finish with 100 or higher. then use polishing compond to bring it to a nice shine. normally i prep with 400, then move up 200 grit incriments to 1200. i sanded down some drips with 400 and it goes way to fast. i havent sanded anything i have painted yet. more soon i hope.

ok, finally did the first coat on the outside of the hood. not one bubble. not sure why, but it looks great. did another coat on the cowl and fenders. i have noticed the more paint is on the part, the smoother it gets each time. new pics are in my album. i hope to start on the airdam and headlight buckets tomorrow. once the hood has 5 coats on it, i will start on the body. tony

the franklin mint 1/24 scale 240z. they made an orange one a few years ago. it was supposedly painted with origan datsun 918 orange paint. they have a new one out now, but its white, http://www.franklinmint.com/product1.aspx?SID=2&Product_ID=8667 i have an enormus collection of z models, diecast of all sizes and tons of other stuff. what can i say, im a nerd. even my senior pics in high school were with my purple 70 240. as for the paint. its called direct to metal paint. they can match any color. its basically their brand of rustoleum. the orange was about 55 bucks for a gallon.

the orange matches my franklin mint 240. but it looks alittle lighter than 918. but i should look like an orginal paint job from the 70's, just faded. so i dont mind. besides, the flares and fender mirrors will make it look way better when its done. i am still having some bubbles. i may have to wet sand it all and do another 2 coats then wet sand again. it may be xmas before i get it done. damnit.

ok, added more pics to my album. did a 3rd coat on the fenders. i tried using a thicker mix of paint for the brush. it covered well, but bubbled quite abit. i think 5 coats on the exposed surfaces should be the right amount, but since orange is a light color i might need more. stay tuned, another coat tonight or tomorrow, and a first coat on the outside of the hood. as soon as the hood is done i can get the car in to my garage to start on it.