Which One First??

Endgame · 06-16-2010, 04:13 PM

What's up everyone!

I have a tough decision to make that I would like some input on. I am planning to have my Mine's rear spoiler and Top Secret front lip clearcoated to protect them from fading/yellowing. I also will be installing an oil cooler shortly. My question is, which one should I do first??

I am in AZ so we have lots of sun (fading of the carbon fiber) and heat (HOT OIL!!!). That said, my Z is not in the sun very much as I either work from home where it is garaged, and my office has underground parking. My only driving comes from my fun drives, and occasionally a client call here in AZ. I am not tracking the car yet, but do have 'fun' drives when I do drive.

I plan to do one of these at the end of next month and the other in Feb/March of 2011. Help me decide por favor!!

Sibze · 06-16-2010, 04:29 PM

The egg!!!!

I am not going to lie, I didn't read what you said but I am sure the egg came first...

Sibze · 06-16-2010, 04:30 PM

Ok now I have actually gone through it...

If you don't drive the car hard I would do the clearcoat first...

KillerBee370 · 06-16-2010, 04:35 PM

Clearcoat the oil cooler

kenchan · 06-16-2010, 04:36 PM

you should just remove the bits from your car to get them clearcoated WHILE you work on your oil cooler install.

be done with it simultaneously within the same week.

azn370z · 06-16-2010, 04:41 PM

Since you don't track the z you don't need an oil cooler. But you need to put clearcoat on your cf.

KillerBee370 · 06-16-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Since you don't track the z you don't need an oil cooler. But you need to put clearcoat on your cf.

Better yet... PAINT the CF. It was supposed to be a lightweight, strong replacement for metal or fiberglass parts. Not a new auto fashion trend.

kenchan · 06-16-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Not a new auto fashion trend.

ouch!

Modshack · 06-16-2010, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endgame

I am planning to have my Mine's rear spoiler and Top Secret front lip clearcoated to protect them from fading/yellowing.

I'm sure they both already have a quality clearcoat finish.. Most cosmetic CF does.

Endgame · 06-16-2010, 05:23 PM

You guys crack me up.

Mod - I think the rear lip has a quality clear on it, but I am not 100% about the TS front lip. It looks more like a gel coat....

Modshack · 06-16-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

You guys crack me up.

Mod - I think the rear lip has a quality clear on it, but I am not 100% about the TS front lip. It looks more like a gel coat....

Get an umbrella girl or 2....

kenchan · 06-16-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Get an umbrella, girl ....

all this time i thought endgame was a guy...

Endgame · 06-16-2010, 07:18 PM

LOL!! I am!!!

I could use my 5 year old and 3 year old as umbrella girls......... Hmmmmmmm.....

KillerBee370 · 06-16-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

LOL!! I am!!!

I could use my 5 year old and 3 year old as umbrella girls......... Hmmmmmmm.....

No the last time I employed one of your girls... this happened...

Xan · 06-16-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

No the last time I employed one of your girls... this happened...

lol, the guy is only worried whether his car is ok...

06-16-2010, 04:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	Which One First?? What's up everyone! I have a tough decision to make that I would like some input on. I am planning to have my Mine's rear spoiler and Top Secret front lip clearcoated to protect them from fading/yellowing. I also will be installing an oil cooler shortly. My question is, which one should I do first?? I am in AZ so we have lots of sun (fading of the carbon fiber) and heat (HOT OIL!!!). That said, my Z is not in the sun very much as I either work from home where it is garaged, and my office has underground parking. My only driving comes from my fun drives, and occasionally a client call here in AZ. I am not tracking the car yet, but do have 'fun' drives when I do drive. I plan to do one of these at the end of next month and the other in Feb/March of 2011. Help me decide por favor!!

06-16-2010, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	Since you don't track the z you don't need an oil cooler. But you need to put clearcoat on your cf. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

06-16-2010, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	The egg!!!! I am not going to lie, I didn't read what you said but I am sure the egg came first...

06-16-2010, 04:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	Ok now I have actually gone through it... If you don't drive the car hard I would do the clearcoat first...

06-16-2010, 04:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Clearcoat the oil cooler

06-16-2010, 04:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you should just remove the bits from your car to get them clearcoated WHILE you work on your oil cooler install. be done with it simultaneously within the same week.

06-16-2010, 05:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	You guys crack me up. Mod - I think the rear lip has a quality clear on it, but I am not 100% about the TS front lip. It looks more like a gel coat....

06-16-2010, 07:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	LOL!! I am!!! I could use my 5 year old and 3 year old as umbrella girls......... Hmmmmmmm.....