53-681 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Posted September 11, 2011 I needed something on the spot in the garage so I used the water from the radiator straight away! Except it wasn't like normal water...... Quote
benny Posted September 11, 2011 Posted September 11, 2011 I hope you joking lol!! Hey at least your eyes will have anti-boil and corrosion inhibitors built in!! Quote
53-681 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Posted September 11, 2011 I've always been looking forward to wearing an eye patch Should give me a new aura Nah, I'm only kidding, the docs have tried flushing it out, my mum flushed my eye aswell with a syringe and salt water... The docs reckon they couldn't see anything... (They used their special eye apparatus/light+magnifying glass thingy majigg...) Also, the darn fibreglass filler didn't harden Now I gotta scoop it all up with a plastic knife, make a new mix with 3times more hardener just to be sure and apply that.... Quote
benny Posted September 11, 2011 Posted September 11, 2011 You should be fine mate dont stress... as simon said you've probably just scratched it... ive done the same!! It will go away!! Quote
Scottz Posted September 11, 2011 Posted September 11, 2011 Fiberglass / epoxy resins that require 50/50 mix can be difficult in really hot or cold environment. Before you get mad and scrape all the goop out and start again, try brushing a very thin layer of only the hardner over the surface. Wait 24 hours and see if it works. I have found that sometimes it is successful. Also don't do it late in the evening and leave it over night in the garage. Too cold at night and it doesn't 'go off'. For painting it black, I have experimented with a spray can of paint for outdoor plastic furniture over fiberglass parts. First use the clear primer then the black coat. Product is called Plasticote and I got it at Bunnings for $15 a can. I was surprised how good it worked out for a cheap alternative. If you want to try it, use it on the inside of the dash and see what results you get first. Sprays on glossy but drys to a matt finish. For 30 bucks, I thought it was ok. Good luck. Quote
nizm0zed Posted September 11, 2011 Posted September 11, 2011 I had that same prob once with the resin not going off due to it being too cold. Standing there with a hairdryer for 20 minutes seemed to work a treat. Dont cook it too quick though, it sets off the reaction too fast and it expands/warps/cracks ect. I wouldn't reccomend doing that with anything structural though, just saying. Quote
53-681 Posted September 12, 2011 Author Posted September 12, 2011 I very briefly used my heatgun for about 5mins and it didn't seem to do anything.... I purchased a 2Pac primer & filler in a can from super cheap - thats the gold color output on the dash as you can see in the pics. For black, I purchased Satin Black Vinyl paint from super cheaps aswell.... Its from 3M so it should be ok... My old man's got a compressor with all the required painting tools, but I just don't have the time atm to go that far (And I'm pretty certain using Viponds Tautflexx would've been the best option looking at RBZ260's result).... But If I don't like the color, I'll just rescrape the whole lot and get plasticote Quote
MaygZ Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 If your doing anymore filing or sanding of glass, get a parrot. It won't help with the sanding, but looks good with the eye patch. I've cut my eye (a 3mm cut in the cornea) and it hurts like heck for a couple of days. But really get a parrot and teach it to say "fully sick bro'". Quote
Sirpent Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 But really get a parrot and teach it to say "fully sick bro'". Quote
53-681 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 Fibreglass enhanced Undercoat + Putty 2Pac after scrubbing the fibreglass filled areas underneat I must admit, its not the best, but its so awesome for a home job!!! Quote
zzzzed Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 looks far better than cracks. and you have self satisfaction to boot. and i am not talking about your use of vas and rubber gloves Quote
53-681 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Posted September 16, 2011 looks far better than cracks. and you have self satisfaction to boot. and i am not talking about your use of vas and rubber gloves LOL Stage 3 ================================================================================================== Equipment Used ======================================================================================== Quote
handsandwhich Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 Not a bad effort. Not very worksafe spraying at such a low level. You should have put it on the bonnet of the white car in the background for a "safer" height. Quote
53-681 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Posted September 16, 2011 hehehe yeah I'm not too sure about whats safe and what isn't as its my first time doing all this The white car is what got my Z out of the garage.... Garage rights issues with mum Quote
Retro Z Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Hey Sam. What happened to your car mate?. A panel beater guy bought a guard I was selling on ebay and mentioned he's repairing your car??. And also your dash was on ebay a few weeks ago? Quote
53-681 Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 Hey Sam. What happened to your car mate?. A panel beater guy bought a guard I was selling on ebay and mentioned he's repairing your car??. And also your dash was on ebay a few weeks ago? Hey bro, I decided to sell the dash I restored; my dad and also another mate of mine recommended I use the one I purchased off Lurch with the dash cap on instead. A guard? Really? It couldn't have been me bro, my car's body is completely, 110% rust free since 3 months ago Maybe its another Sam with another 2+2... I wanna meet him now Quote
Retro Z Posted October 17, 2011 Posted October 17, 2011 Yeah I thought so!. He said he's repairing a car for a guy called Sam and he's from meadow heights..which is near you. I mentioned that your cars painted and he said "it was all done but he was driving and the wheel fell off..long story" I didnt ask any more. Wonder who it is?? not many down our side of town. Quote
53-681 Posted October 17, 2011 Author Posted October 17, 2011 I've seen a burgundy 2+2 parked in the street opposite the church at Meadow Heights... Maybe its his? Do you know what natio the guy was??? Quote
Retro Z Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 Not sure. The panel beater was like middle eastern and because its meadow most likely Turk,lebanese,syrian or something lol. Quote
53-681 Posted December 22, 2011 Author Posted December 22, 2011 Just another day in the neighborhood Huh??? What is that at the back there? A spy zoom Chick Magnet Interior revamped!!! Scrutinized the 1974 260Z 2+2 yet? Quote
benny Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 looks great man!! IMO though take the fusion stickers off... makes it a lil tacky!! But its your car do what you want Quote
53-681 Posted December 22, 2011 Author Posted December 22, 2011 hehehe thanx Peter and Benny My auto-elec put them on 2 weeks ago... BEFORE EVEN INSTALLING THE SPEAKERS!!! LOL I'm just wondering though Peter; Is it worthwhile turbocharging the original L26 motor? Even if it runs on 7psi or something. Also, do you know a mechanic named Vince who works at Nismo??? Quote
53-681 Posted December 25, 2011 Author Posted December 25, 2011 New Interior Steering wheel DIY: http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,10388.0.html Quote
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