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1 year, 5 months ago 1973 Datsun 240Z #3640

  • Han
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Ok, not my car but i knew that I'll eventually get a chance to work on one.
Been waiting since August 2004 when i started my shop. It's a simple fender
and valance panel job but still cool to finally get one in! And a very clean
example at that!

Chromabase
SPI Epoxy
SPI Urethane Primer
SPI MS Clear



*The fender was repainted and the color already off from the rest. But i got it close...






*Sand P220 grit


*2 coats epoxy primer > 2 coats urathane primer...


*Sand P800 grit. Ready for sealer, base and clear.




Color is still a bit off as it was before but nice.






Clean interior!


Clean engine bay.




Maybe next time, i'll be working on my own Z...
Last Edit: 1 year, 5 months ago By Han.

1 year, 5 months ago Re:1973 Datsun 240Z #3641

  • ding
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now thats how you mask for primer

1 year, 5 months ago Re:1973 Datsun 240Z #3642

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Looks good! I bet that color covered well in Chromabase!

What type of gun do you shoot with Han?
Don't eat yellow snow!

1 year, 5 months ago Re:1973 Datsun 240Z #3643

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That's a sharp little car. Diggin' the slotted mags.
Barry

1 year, 5 months ago Re:1973 Datsun 240Z #3644

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That looks really good Han. I've been wondering for a bit, do you paint for a living now or is this just a huge hobby for you? looks like your in a descent booth. That car looks awesome.
I need a better signature

1 year, 5 months ago Re:1973 Datsun 240Z #3650

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Han paints for a living as far as I know.. He is a shop owner in Cali..

1 year, 5 months ago Re:1973 Datsun 240Z #3652

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Ryan, I used an Iwata LPH400 (1.4). And the yellow/greenish covered well (3-4 coats).

Jimmo, i'm like a hobbyist with a shop, mix matching all sorts of brands. Dangerous!

1 year, 5 months ago Re:1973 Datsun 240Z #3663

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Nice work Han, wow that is a clean Z:)

I have been on the look out for an early Z car for a while, but considering how much extra cash I have at the moment (none), I think it will be awhile.

You do Great work Han:)

1 year, 5 months ago Re:1973 Datsun 240Z #3674

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Thanks Alex! But i think my work, on average, is just OK. But mainly due to shop conditions/limitations...

I understand broke! Extra money?? What the hell is that?

I drive a 97 Tacoma!

1 year, 5 months ago Re:1973 Datsun 240Z #3678

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I don't know Han, sanding to p800 and then sealing. Epoxy, primer, blocking, then sealing before you do base a valance? Spending 30 or more hours sanding a buffing after a complete. I would say that that is way more than OK:)

1 year, 5 months ago Re:1973 Datsun 240Z #3685

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Great work Han!
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