***Nissan 240SX Re-Build*** -Pictures Inside-
Nice build, I used to have a Starfire Blue 97 S14 with black top SR, fun car, I sold it and bought my SC300. I say you paint it white, even though I'm not a fan of that wheel design the colour scheme would look good.
, but some are nice.
94 DC4 RS LSV/Turbo
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I wish I made as much progress at you... I've been slowed down to a crawl with having 2 rides... trying to figure out what to do... rofl
v6 in the sedan
or v6 in the coupe
thinking of v6 in the coupe and daily the 4dr
v6 in the sedan
or v6 in the coupe
thinking of v6 in the coupe and daily the 4dr
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
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From: Japan
Color?
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Under Pressure
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I just bought this to help me sand the hell out of my car and get that shi* smooth. I hear that prep is everything when it comes to paint.
Anybody in here have some tips besides taking all of the weather stripping, rubber, and lights off? I'll be taping everything I can up, taking the muffler off, taping up the coilovers...
Anybody in here have some tips besides taking all of the weather stripping, rubber, and lights off? I'll be taping everything I can up, taking the muffler off, taping up the coilovers...
COME AT ME BRO!
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From: st.johns, NL (CANUKISTAN)
Tape or take off anything you dont want painted. You really want to use a DA sander. Prep work is about 80% of a good paint job. A lot is done by hand. That way you can feel the imperfections in the primer or body work.
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Under Pressure
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From: Florida
DA, as in dual action? I might take the Makita back and get one.
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Alpine White II (body) + Jet Black III (roof)
I was thinking Midnight Purple, which is a metallic based paint. I know its easier to paint a white paint than a darker one. IDK. I've always wanted a white car with a c/f hood.
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Maybe Laguna Seca Blue form the M3?
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on the M3 and I'm sure it'll look awesome on the 240. the jet black roof is a definite 
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Under Pressure
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Wait... Is dual action the same as random orbital?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_orbital_sander
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_orbital_sander
http://cgi.ebay.com/DYNABRADE-59014-...item439b780f59
the dynabrade spirit is very light and one of the best DA's I've used, highly recommend it.
ingersoll also makes a nice da, and it's usually a little cheaper than the dynabrade http://cgi.ebay.com/Ingersoll-Rand-I...item2c5195ecee
I suggest you 'block' by hand first, so the body is straight, then step sand using the da. If you're going to use a sealer before spraying base (color), you don't have to go any finer than 500 or 600 grit. You can if you want, but it's not gonna make a difference on the final look.
If you are going straight to base (not recommended) then I would finish it in at least 600.
Last thing, you can use SEM brand 'guide coat' to lightly spray on the primer before you start sanding, this will make low spots, deep scratches, pits and other imperfections obvious as you sand. I believe it's available in black and white. Use a color contrasting to the primer you used.
nice work so far btw
the dynabrade spirit is very light and one of the best DA's I've used, highly recommend it.
ingersoll also makes a nice da, and it's usually a little cheaper than the dynabrade http://cgi.ebay.com/Ingersoll-Rand-I...item2c5195ecee
I suggest you 'block' by hand first, so the body is straight, then step sand using the da. If you're going to use a sealer before spraying base (color), you don't have to go any finer than 500 or 600 grit. You can if you want, but it's not gonna make a difference on the final look.
If you are going straight to base (not recommended) then I would finish it in at least 600.
Last thing, you can use SEM brand 'guide coat' to lightly spray on the primer before you start sanding, this will make low spots, deep scratches, pits and other imperfections obvious as you sand. I believe it's available in black and white. Use a color contrasting to the primer you used.
nice work so far btw
http://cgi.ebay.com/DYNABRADE-59014-...item439b780f59
the dynabrade spirit is very light and one of the best DA's I've used, highly recommend it.
ingersoll also makes a nice da, and it's usually a little cheaper than the dynabrade http://cgi.ebay.com/Ingersoll-Rand-I...item2c5195ecee
I suggest you 'block' by hand first, so the body is straight, then step sand using the da. If you're going to use a sealer before spraying base (color), you don't have to go any finer than 500 or 600 grit. You can if you want, but it's not gonna make a difference on the final look.
If you are going straight to base (not recommended) then I would finish it in at least 600.
Last thing, you can use SEM brand 'guide coat' to lightly spray on the primer before you start sanding, this will make low spots, deep scratches, pits and other imperfections obvious as you sand. I believe it's available in black and white. Use a color contrasting to the primer you used.
nice work so far btw
the dynabrade spirit is very light and one of the best DA's I've used, highly recommend it.
ingersoll also makes a nice da, and it's usually a little cheaper than the dynabrade http://cgi.ebay.com/Ingersoll-Rand-I...item2c5195ecee
I suggest you 'block' by hand first, so the body is straight, then step sand using the da. If you're going to use a sealer before spraying base (color), you don't have to go any finer than 500 or 600 grit. You can if you want, but it's not gonna make a difference on the final look.
If you are going straight to base (not recommended) then I would finish it in at least 600.
Last thing, you can use SEM brand 'guide coat' to lightly spray on the primer before you start sanding, this will make low spots, deep scratches, pits and other imperfections obvious as you sand. I believe it's available in black and white. Use a color contrasting to the primer you used.
nice work so far btw
...those are some great suggestions.... it took me all summer to hand sand and prep my 1964 Impala SS for paint... take your time and it will look amazing!
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