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Stangchang 12-14-2013 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NORAIN (Post 2609763)
A dry micro fiber towel works pretty good.

After thinking about it some more couldnt you also just spray more layers on. Let it dry. Then peel it off? I really wanna do my tailights but would like to be able to revert them to stock if i needed to

NORAIN 12-15-2013 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty (Post 2609783)
ah that makes sense, hmm not sure if I want to redo all that masking again haha:icon17:

Yeah I feel ya... It kept me from redoing it for awhile too. Then a buddy of mine said he'd help. It does make it easier too, if you have someone to help you peal it off.

NORAIN 12-15-2013 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Stangchang (Post 2609803)
After thinking about it some more couldnt you also just spray more layers on. Let it dry. Then peel it off? I really wanna do my tailights but would like to be able to revert them to stock if i needed to

You could do that for sure. The thicker, the easier...

Bananaz 12-16-2013 11:07 PM

Anybody have pics of a yellow 370 with the handles/wheels?

NORAIN 12-17-2013 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bananaz (Post 2612871)
Anybody have pics of a yellow 370 with the handles/wheels?

Just do the handles... If you don't like it peal it off. Handles & emblems are extremely easy to do and peal. I wouldn't do my wheels. IMO. To do them best, you need to take the wheels off and do the inside too.
Big job, that can get f'd up easy. Especially if you get new tires.

Bananaz 12-17-2013 04:38 PM

Yeah I've painted a lot of wheels and only dipped one set and it came out good but they were white so they got dirty quick and if you don't keep them clean, say goodbye to the white.

coolvans1988 12-17-2013 07:46 PM

Nu Finish (Dr Scratch) also made it simple to remove the extra black dots on the area sprayed on. Sometimes the wind makes it go in other directions. You won't really see them until you're washing your car and drying it.

NickTurnon 12-18-2013 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bananaz (Post 2612871)
Anybody have pics of a yellow 370 with the handles/wheels?

Theres a yellow Z on this page.. Follow his build. Maybe he ended up doing his handles too -

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...wesome-60.html

equalme 02-27-2014 11:44 PM

Anybody have any idea how to disassemble the door handle? I attempted but gave up.

HockeyAnimal1 04-01-2014 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by equalme (Post 2712558)
Anybody have any idea how to disassemble the door handle? I attempted but gave up.

I did it, but it was an involved project:

I basically drilled out the 2 rivets on each handle, had a friend at a machine shop drill and tap the ends so I could assemble them again. It way easier to paint them and get a good base and clear coat under the handle.

I also have pictures of how to spring goes back on. Kinda tricky but possible!

http://www.the370z.com/members/hocke...way-easier.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/hocke...d-screws-1.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/hocke...handle-sun.jpg

Also, for people who take the handles off and don't want to drop the screw: take some masking take and roll it into a cylinder sticky side out. Even though i had a magnetic tip screwdriver, it was a nice piece of mine to have the barrier!

http://www.the370z.com/members/hocke...nto-door-1.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/hocke...nto-door-2.jpg

equalme 04-01-2014 09:52 AM

Thanks I figured it out a while back ago

a19199 06-17-2014 02:23 PM

How many plastidip layers for the taillights?

NickTurnon 06-18-2014 10:00 AM

I wouldn't do more then 2.

Check out this post that I did though. You might prefer this method..

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...aillights.html

z_nation 07-14-2016 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon (Post 2290966)
The keyhole is not even a problem. The first time you put your key in, the dip comes off the keyhole & you can peel it off.

As for the badges, you'll do the same thing as I did in the video. Tape off all around, spray, take a toothpick or your finger to get the inside of the emblems.

So far I have dipped:
Fangs
Rear Valance
Side Mirrors
Emblems
Side Blinkers/Emblems
Mud Skirts
Tail Lights
Rear Spoiler
Handles
Headlights
Wheels

Have fun with it!

http://s11.postimg.org/mhzgrqxbn/20130411_172159.jpg

Car looks good

geokots 08-14-2020 10:54 AM

How has this held up over the years? I just finished the emblems including the sides and it looks great. I'm thinking of doing the door handles and then eventually getting them painted.

TacoSport10 08-16-2020 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by geokots (Post 3954225)
How has this held up over the years? I just finished the emblems including the sides and it looks great. I'm thinking of doing the door handles and then eventually getting them painted.

In my experience, plastidip has always held up very well if done right. I did my handles last year, but didn’t remove them. I was a little lite on the inside of the handles and did get some peeling around where you put your fingers in.

I ended up not liking the texture and changed it up to the CF covers. Left the plastidip on the lock/unlock button to keep it black.


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