What did you do with your Z today

Fire · 05-19-2011, 01:10 PM

Good to see you can sleep at work Ken LOL I won't tell your boss, if you pay me enough that is LOL. Today I replaced my fuel gauge overlay that I screwed up before. Made room in the "trunk" for this weekends trip to Carlisle. If it doesn't rain I'm off to the local cruise night tonight.

kenchan · 05-19-2011, 01:52 PM

Fire- hahaha...

reality is ive not had any time to nap yet...

im on less than 5hrs of sleep the last few days working on that lip so im starting to feel floaty and good.

jk im 70% here.

have fun tonight at the cruise.

no Z action for me today but did check her out this am while taking out the trash and pulling out my G.

hopefully tomorrow i can clear the lip ..

ZForce · 05-19-2011, 03:17 PM

I hear that, been up late three nights in a row, 2-3 hrs sleep per night catches up quick. I called in sick today just to get some more sleep. We have sunny 77-80 degree weather today and the next few days on west coast. I will send some your way.

Today washing car # 1 , probably do a light interior detail. Then concentrate on new GoPro and additional interior camera mount for DSLR for a run on Sat.

Fatalsports · 05-19-2011, 03:36 PM

Thinking of starting my project to paint my stock Roadster base rims Matte Black today...

Fire · 05-19-2011, 03:58 PM

Look forward to pics False. I'm thinking of checking into getting my rims and trim pieces changed to flat black. Have to check into prices and who can do it. Also how to do them. Powder coat vs painted.

kenchan · 05-19-2011, 04:09 PM

Zforce- sounds like a fun project. i want to mount a camera in my Z too someday.

bout matte-black wheels.... i suppose you can paint them yourself using duplicolor wheel spray paint. ive painted wheels in the past and the trick for me was to get like 4 cans which is more than enough but use all 4 in rotation one after the other before the pressure inside drops too much. just keep touching the can and once it starts to get kinda cold just switch cans. matte is easy to paint vs gloss.

hey i ordered up kelly's hood damper kit.

yet another step closer to the PWJDM battery/brake CF covers.

Fire · 05-19-2011, 04:14 PM

I'd say the wheels will need to be chem. stripped then done eh? You obviously don't know my lack of painting ability LOL. It is matched only by my total lack of typling ability.

Alchemy · 05-19-2011, 04:17 PM

I usually suction cup my go-pro to the inside of my rear window. You see everything, me, the interior, out the windshield and even my feet working the pedals. But I do like the idea of a interior mount for my Nikon D90, never even thought of that. Not quite sure what kind of pics Id take with it though. What kinda shots you lookin to set up w that ZForce???

Fatalsports · 05-19-2011, 04:43 PM

I'm gonna follow a DIY Thread on here:
Simple green clean the wheels
200-400 Grit Sandpaper on them
Prime
Paint
Clear

Will post pics showing progress...recently moved and realized I can't find my jack stands

So I'll prob jack up the front and do the fronts today, let dry, remount, and do the rears tomorrow/over the weekend.

happytheman · 05-19-2011, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatalsports

I'm gonna follow a DIY Thread on here:
Simple green clean the wheels
200-400 Grit Sandpaper on them
Prime
Paint
Clear

Will post pics showing progress...recently moved and realized I can't find my jack stands

So I'll prob jack up the front and do the fronts today, let dry, remount, and do the rears tomorrow/over the weekend.

Good luck man! I'm interested to hear/see how it turns out!

onzedge · 05-19-2011, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

Good luck man! I'm interested to hear/see how it turns out!

Yes.

kenchan · 05-19-2011, 05:26 PM

Fire- no need to chem etch the factory paint off.

below looks good. i'd probably stick with 800 grit and go without priming since there's paint already on the wheel.

like-like sticks well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatalsports

I'm gonna follow a DIY Thread on here:
Simple green clean the wheels
200-400 Grit Sandpaper on them
Prime
Paint
Clear

Will post pics showing progress...recently moved and realized I can't find my jack stands

So I'll prob jack up the front and do the fronts today, let dry, remount, and do the rears tomorrow/over the weekend.

Fire · 05-19-2011, 05:57 PM

Thanks for your posts here guys. Always appreciate the help on here.

Fatalsports · 05-19-2011, 07:15 PM

Ok, well...things didn't go as planned...

Started off good...got the front 2 wheels sanded:

As I went to get the notecards to get ready to prime:

So, for now...the car is like this:

kenchan · 05-19-2011, 07:37 PM

Oha, put some jack stands under there!

GL with the paint job!

05-19-2011, 01:10 PM	#2101 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Good to see you can sleep at work Ken LOL I won't tell your boss, if you pay me enough that is LOL. Today I replaced my fuel gauge overlay that I screwed up before. Made room in the "trunk" for this weekends trip to Carlisle. If it doesn't rain I'm off to the local cruise night tonight. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-19-2011, 03:58 PM	#2105 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Look forward to pics False. I'm thinking of checking into getting my rims and trim pieces changed to flat black. Have to check into prices and who can do it. Also how to do them. Powder coat vs painted. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp Last edited by Fire; 05-19-2011 at 04:00 PM.

05-19-2011, 04:14 PM	#2107 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	I'd say the wheels will need to be chem. stripped then done eh? You obviously don't know my lack of painting ability LOL. It is matched only by my total lack of typling ability. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-19-2011, 04:17 PM	#2108 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	I usually suction cup my go-pro to the inside of my rear window. You see everything, me, the interior, out the windshield and even my feet working the pedals. But I do like the idea of a interior mount for my Nikon D90, never even thought of that. Not quite sure what kind of pics Id take with it though. What kinda shots you lookin to set up w that ZForce??? __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

05-19-2011, 05:57 PM	#2113 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Thanks for your posts here guys. Always appreciate the help on here. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-19-2011, 01:52 PM	#2102 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Fire- hahaha... reality is ive not had any time to nap yet... im on less than 5hrs of sleep the last few days working on that lip so im starting to feel floaty and good. jk im 70% here. have fun tonight at the cruise. no Z action for me today but did check her out this am while taking out the trash and pulling out my G. hopefully tomorrow i can clear the lip ..

05-19-2011, 03:17 PM	#2103 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	I hear that, been up late three nights in a row, 2-3 hrs sleep per night catches up quick. I called in sick today just to get some more sleep. We have sunny 77-80 degree weather today and the next few days on west coast. I will send some your way. Today washing car # 1 , probably do a light interior detail. Then concentrate on new GoPro and additional interior camera mount for DSLR for a run on Sat.

05-19-2011, 03:36 PM	#2104 (permalink)
Fatalsports Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Urbana, MD Age: 41 Posts: 116 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Thinking of starting my project to paint my stock Roadster base rims Matte Black today...

05-19-2011, 04:09 PM	#2106 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Zforce- sounds like a fun project. i want to mount a camera in my Z too someday. bout matte-black wheels.... i suppose you can paint them yourself using duplicolor wheel spray paint. ive painted wheels in the past and the trick for me was to get like 4 cans which is more than enough but use all 4 in rotation one after the other before the pressure inside drops too much. just keep touching the can and once it starts to get kinda cold just switch cans. matte is easy to paint vs gloss. hey i ordered up kelly's hood damper kit. yet another step closer to the PWJDM battery/brake CF covers.

05-19-2011, 04:43 PM	#2109 (permalink)
Fatalsports Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Urbana, MD Age: 41 Posts: 116 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	I'm gonna follow a DIY Thread on here: Simple green clean the wheels 200-400 Grit Sandpaper on them Prime Paint Clear Will post pics showing progress...recently moved and realized I can't find my jack stands So I'll prob jack up the front and do the fronts today, let dry, remount, and do the rears tomorrow/over the weekend.

05-19-2011, 07:15 PM	#2114 (permalink)
Fatalsports Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Urbana, MD Age: 41 Posts: 116 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Ok, well...things didn't go as planned... Started off good...got the front 2 wheels sanded: As I went to get the notecards to get ready to prime: So, for now...the car is like this:

05-19-2011, 07:37 PM	#2115 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Oha, put some jack stands under there! GL with the paint job!

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