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10 years after hybernation - '75 280z


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Thanks Seattlejester,

 

terse,

I used PPG products.

For Epoxy primer, PPG ESU 470.

http://www.nedsautobodysupply.com/PPG_ESU470_Epoxy_Primer.pdf

 

For basecoat, PPG Shopline JBX 3.5 VOC

For clear, PPG Shopline JC7200 2.1 VOC HS European Clearcoat.

 

However, it was my first attempt, I did not satisfy result. Waterbase paint is so thin and so easy to get chip off just a little scratch.

Painting car is so difficult. I recommend to shop around paint shop in your local area.

 

I will re-paint over the July 4th weekend with Urethan paint.

 

Since I decided to redo painting, I also decided to fix a roof a bit.

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So hot Summer time!

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While Watching FIFA World Cup Germany vs France, update my progress.

I work for Germany company, but my manager is French. Which side should I be... 

 

I got Hakosuka NOS fender mirror via Yahoo! Japan Auction.

Need to paint in black.

 

Assemble mirror.

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Use hair dryer to soften the plastic black ring to remove mirror.

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I use Duplicolor Trim Black paint this time.

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Thanks Alan T., aka HS30-H. for sharing information. I follow his instruction to drill holes.

http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/50023-fender-mirror-install/?p=549483

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The big hole is up to 11/16"

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Thanks Christine.

I'm fascinating your craftmanship on your Kuro S30!

 

OK, here is some update.

I decided to paint again. Since I painted during Fall-Winter, it was kind of failed. Clear coating wasn't good. With wet sanding of 1000G, all the clear coating is gone :cry:

 

So, this time, I decided to use Urethane paint from eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Winter-White-Gallon-Kit-Low-VOC-URETHANE-BASECOAT-CLEAR-Car-Auto-Paint-Kit/141368670516?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3D067f6b1902a546dfa8aa4d70979b64cd%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D20140602152332%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D191205088646

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Looks like it similar to TOYOTA Super White 040.

 

Paint arrived and prepared.

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This time, I created paint booth using $59 HFT canopy.

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Make sure to have 10 minutes interval between coating.

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So far, so good with base coat.

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Clear coating is so stink! After apply 2nd time, I escape to backyard to take a deep breath and I heard some broken sound.....

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OMG! Paint booth collapse by wind!

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Painting was failed....

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I wasted so much clear coating.

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But, biggest failure is...

 

 

                  the color is not white, 

 

 

                          It's light blue Lol

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Hi Perfect240z,

 

I thought about it. Since I'd like to DIY as much as possible for this project, I will paint by myself. I'm pretty sure, I will ask pro for the next project.

 

I order Toyota Super White 040 this time.

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Also, I use my garage for the paint booth this time.

 

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Make sure to use 3M masking tape.

Don't use HDX one. It does not stick long enough. 

 

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Make sure to tape all the corner.

 

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Start painting doors.

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Succeed!

 

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Just read through your build, SEM products are great, I've used their carbo-fil and interior paint at work and on my personal project.

I'm a big fan of ppg products though, if prepped properly paint chipping off should never be a problem. Either way the doors came out looking good, Post up pics of the chassis once you finish it!

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Thanks Leon, terse, LegnaZetr0,

 

Here is the update for body painting.

When I try to paint, multiple parts, I made a lot of mistake.

So, I just concentrated on body only. 

 

Masking takes so long time.

 

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Not bat??

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Thanks Alan T., aka HS30-H. for sharing information. I follow his instruction to drill holes.

http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/50023-fender-mirror-install/?p=549483

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I hope you reversed the dimensions in that picture for a left hand drive Z? Here's a left hand drive picture:

 

lhdmirrors.jpg

 

Also, if you want more in-depth info on the FS5W71C swap, here's a link to my very detailed write-up:

 

http://www.motortopia.com/cars/1973-datsun-240z-11118/car-pictures/240sx-transmission-swap-14041

 

Good luck!

 

Nigel

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