Z needs help

kenchan · 05-02-2011, 07:28 PM

Btw that mirror is easy to remove off the car. You will need to remove the door panel and a few screws but should take no more than 5min.

prochobo · 05-02-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

You talking about the a-pillar cover (red) right? They are prepainted plastic piece you can buy from one of the Nissan dealers here. It just snaps onto the car.

As for the mirror base I would spot bondo sand and shoot it with matte black paint.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Btw that mirror is easy to remove off the car. You will need to remove the door panel and a few screws but should take no more than 5min.

Yes it is, but problem is, the guy quoted me $400 something for the part.

The mirror base looks weird based on the angle. It's actually the bondo or epoxy that needs to be sanded down and painted. And yeah, I watched the mechanic put the mirror back on after he brought it to me just so I could see how to do it. You're right, it is so easy; just pop off a cover and unscrew 3 nuts.

kenchan · 05-02-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by prochobo

Yes it is, but problem is, the guy quoted me $400 something for the part.

The mirror base looks weird based on the angle. It's actually the bondo or epoxy that needs to be sanded down and painted. And yeah, I watched the mechanic put the mirror back on after he brought it to me just so I could see how to do it. You're right, it is so easy; just pop off a cover and unscrew 3 nuts.

Oh I see.... hummmm... check around if there are local spot touchup places. Some of them are mobile and can do it on the spot. It will only cost a fraction of a true bodyshop repair.

As for the mirror base, yah download the service manual from this site if needed and just fix it yourself.

as you said there are only 3 nuts holding the mirror.

prochobo · 05-02-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

As for the mirror base, yah download the service manual from this site if needed and just fix it yourself.

as you said there are only 3 nuts holding the mirror.

For sure I'm a DIY kinda guy.

Can anyone with experience answer this for me: when I apply the clear coat, let it dry, and remove the tape, I understand there will be a thin raised line. I guess I would have to wet sand to get rid of that line?

And lol I was so paranoid of rust I went and got some clear nail polish to cover it since it's raining right now. Having had a Honda will do that to you

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	Btw that mirror is easy to remove off the car. You will need to remove the door panel and a few screws but should take no more than 5min.