Been painting the 84T with a roller . . .

[bemis]

Babydude: where did you learn about doing that? Was it from that forum that I'm talking about?

From the same forum thread that Jjewell posted.

[bemis]

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added more pics

[ZDaddy]

jjewell wrote: this is where i originally heard about this type of paint job.

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/sho ... art=1&vc=1

Heh thats it dude. It's awesome.

[ZDaddy]

raidon84300zx wrote: For paint I'm using Rust'O'Leum oil based paint.

To apply the paint I'm using a high density foam roller for the big areas, a foam brush for the hard to reach areas, and LOTs of paint thinner and mineral spirits to thin the paint out to the consistency of a little thicker than water.

For the sanding department, I'm using 500 to 800 grit sanding in between coats, 1500 to 2000 grit for final sanding, and then polishing compound to finish it off. Have to wait a month for the paint to dry rock hard before I can apply the wax.

I've been also considering the applying the oil-based clear coat available from Rust'0'Leum to bring out even more of the "bling"

I'm diggin it! I'm really liking the shaved bumper too. It makes a real big difference on the
84-86 Nose. I can't wait to see it all waxed after it's cured.

[bemis]

bump ... added some more pics.

[bemis]

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added another pic

[MikeZ]

Hey, the paint looked pretty nice at ZFest. I never got a chance to meet you.

[ZDaddy]

bemis wrote:

What kinda wheels are those? They remind me of 280ZX wheels...but are 5 lug.

[MikeZ]

Mitsu. Starion wheels.

[ZDaddy]

MikeZ wrote: Mitsu. Starion wheels.

ah, the illusive bizarro version of the Z.

[Skidmore]

Pretty funny...the guy is right, it's all in the prep work.

[MrwassmanNA2T]

We tried this on by buddies supra

about as far as he got.... gave up on the shine

[ZDaddy]

MrwassmanNA2T wrote: We tried this on by buddies supra

about as far as he got.... gave up on the shine

I think those cars are cool...even wouldn't mind having one. But
why people do that to their flip up lights is beyond me.

[MrwassmanNA2T]

He got over it and just runs with them all the way up. It does give it a different than stock look. Oh, that these cars drift great for some reason

[bemis]

bump . . . finished the rear bumper . . . working on the driver's side quarter panel.

It's been awhile since I could get back into painting since the weather has been sh*tty and I'm painting outside.