80LS1T Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I am 99% done with the spoiler now. I sprayed a thin coat of primer over it tonight to see if there are any spots that still need any attention. I found a couple minor flaws that need some fixing but nothing that can't be fixed real easy. I should be done with it tommorow! Wha'da ya guys think!?..... I must have atlest 30 hours into this thing to get it to fit right and smooth! I must say that even though I really don't care for body work it sure is rewarding when you get to this stage and you stand back and say "man I did that!":grin: Guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loy Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Very clean and very nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEMINITWIN111 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Looks Clean.did You Fab It Your Self?is It Steel Or Glass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280ZForce Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 looks like my spoiler, but yours is molded into the body and you made it 3 pieces instead of 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Excellent work and it looks damm good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two40MuscleZ Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Very smooth clean design. I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantaz Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 awesome look to it.. not to loud and over done but flows with the lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 The spoiler is MSA's 1 piece fiberglass design for the 280zx but I wanted it to be 3 pieces so I chopped it up molded it into the body/hatch. When I got the spoiler it didnt even come close to fitting properly anyways so I figure what the hell I might aswell make it what I want! I figured the worst that could happen is I mess it all up and I'm out a $150 for the spoiler. I'm really happy I took that gamble! This is what it was supposed to look like(they show it on a S30 though)... Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280ZForce Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Yup, I got my spoiler from MSA...just like that but for the s30, mine fits very well. But yours is looking awesome all molded in...definitely love what you are doing with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Good job taking a so-so piece that fit poorly and making a gem out of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Good job taking a so-so piece that fit poorly and making a gem out of it. I second that---it's a much better piece now. Nice work!! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b__sosick Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 that looks GREAT man! all that work is paying off !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Nicely done:2thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinhZXT Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Guy, Nice work. I hope you used plenty of fiberglass mat and resin to bond them into the body. If not they will crack when the sun hit it over time. While you are at it why not bond the rear bumper to the car as well? Good luck Vinh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Thanks for posting the updated pic's. I am definitely planning on doing the same thing on the 570Z. I like the integrated look provided with a 3-piece spoiler, and looks even better when it's molded into the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Beautiful workmanship. Having done a grip of bodywork over the years I can understand and appreciate the time you took to make this right! If I was not such a chicken, I would do the same to my ZX as I would love a simple but yet classy rear spoiler. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Vinh, I used a 2 part expoxy to bond the spoiler pieces to the body and then used resin/mat to bond the edges to the body. I used about 3 layers of resin/mat to do the job. And as for boding in the rear bumper.....ah no way to much for an inexperienced body guy like myself. I don't really mine the way it looks anyways. Thanks for all the nice comments too guys! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinhZXT Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Guy, Since you are still doing the body work I suggest you to modify the front MSA spoiler to cover the gap between the hood and the spoiler. This is what it looks like on my ZX with the same front spoiler. I know you are not a body guy but this is not hard to complish and it will look 100 times better. GL Close up view Back up a few steps and this is what it looks like on your car now. Sorry I used someone else's car from cardomain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Hmmmm....I never even noticed that on your car! How did you build up that area below the hood line? Also what did you use to sand the fiberglass down before paint to get it nice and smooth?(what grit sandpaper?). Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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