MN Z owners...

mnz · 01-07-2014, 12:17 PM

We should all meet up in spring and grab something to eat and cruise.

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zFire · 01-08-2014, 08:28 AM

Sorry guys- didn't mean to sleep in this thread- and then just post when I need something... ;-)

I have a little problem that I am hoping you MN guys might be able to help assist with. I've got all the Seibon carbon on my Z that one could put on- and I left it unpainted. A while ago, someone tried to break in and slim-jim the lock. Obviously they couldn't because they ended up breaking the window, but not before putting two large parallel cracks above the door handle in the carbon door.

Anyone of you MN guys know of a fiberglass shop that would attempt a cosmetic repair- sanding down the gel coat all the way to the cf, polishing it, and re-epoxying to fill it in as best possible?

Is this even remotely possible? Seibon sells the doors... in pairs.

Thanks!

(PS- and I'll be ready to meet up in the spring as well.)

mnz · 01-08-2014, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zFire

Sorry guys- didn't mean to sleep in this thread- and then just post when I need something... ;-)

I have a little problem that I am hoping you MN guys might be able to help assist with. I've got all the Seibon carbon on my Z that one could put on- and I left it unpainted. A while ago, someone tried to break in and slim-jim the lock. Obviously they couldn't because they ended up breaking the window, but not before putting two large parallel cracks above the door handle in the carbon door.

Anyone of you MN guys know of a fiberglass shop that would attempt a cosmetic repair- sanding down the gel coat all the way to the cf, polishing it, and re-epoxying to fill it in as best possible?

Is this even remotely possible? Seibon sells the doors... in pairs.

Thanks!

(PS- and I'll be ready to meet up in the spring as well.)

Don't know any specific fiberglass shops but have you tried calling any local paint shops to see what they could do?

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1cleanZ · 01-08-2014, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zFire

Sorry guys- didn't mean to sleep in this thread- and then just post when I need something... ;-)

I have a little problem that I am hoping you MN guys might be able to help assist with. I've got all the Seibon carbon on my Z that one could put on- and I left it unpainted. A while ago, someone tried to break in and slim-jim the lock. Obviously they couldn't because they ended up breaking the window, but not before putting two large parallel cracks above the door handle in the carbon door.

Anyone of you MN guys know of a fiberglass shop that would attempt a cosmetic repair- sanding down the gel coat all the way to the cf, polishing it, and re-epoxying to fill it in as best possible?

Is this even remotely possible? Seibon sells the doors... in pairs.

Thanks!

(PS- and I'll be ready to meet up in the spring as well.)

Damn man, hate to hear about something like that happening, especially with quality parts.

Now, to know if you can actually repair it, how deep is the crack? Is the actual weave damaged or is it just the topcoat? The extent of the damage will determine if its repairable or not. IF the weave has damage, there's simply no way to repair it. You could still repair the topcoat so its still a minor flaw, just won't be as noticable.

Not many shops will even consider looking at it since its "custom work", but if there is a shop that will, I would recommend Automotive Concepts. I personally know some of the staff and they're definitely no joke.

Otherwise, Chad Raskovich is the man when it comes to restoration and detailing. "Rasky's Detailing" is what he goes by, but he's well known throughout the US and Canada for his work.

zFire · 01-10-2014, 08:12 AM

Thanks- appreciate the reply!

The crack hasn't affected the carbon fiber itself, much... its more just the gel coat on top of it. I am looking for a cosmetic repair- and I do understand it likely won't look perfect. But anything will look better than it does at this point.

1cleanZ · 01-10-2014, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zFire

Thanks- appreciate the reply!

The crack hasn't affected the carbon fiber itself, much... its more just the gel coat on top of it. I am looking for a cosmetic repair- and I do understand it likely won't look perfect. But anything will look better than it does at this point.

Talked to my buddy. Take a few photos of the damage, and send it to Lance@NextLevelPerf.com and I'll find out if its repairable.

zFire · 01-17-2014, 09:28 AM

Appreciate the link- when we get a little warmer I'll get into storage and snap some pictures.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1cleanZ

Talked to my buddy. Take a few photos of the damage, and send it to Lance@NextLevelPerf.com and I'll find out if its repairable.

mnz · 01-14-2014, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zFire

Sorry guys- didn't mean to sleep in this thread- and then just post when I need something... ;-)

I have a little problem that I am hoping you MN guys might be able to help assist with. I've got all the Seibon carbon on my Z that one could put on- and I left it unpainted. A while ago, someone tried to break in and slim-jim the lock. Obviously they couldn't because they ended up breaking the window, but not before putting two large parallel cracks above the door handle in the carbon door.

Anyone of you MN guys know of a fiberglass shop that would attempt a cosmetic repair- sanding down the gel coat all the way to the cf, polishing it, and re-epoxying to fill it in as best possible?

Is this even remotely possible? Seibon sells the doors... in pairs.

Thanks!

(PS- and I'll be ready to meet up in the spring as well.)

Any luck with finding a place to fix the crack?

01-08-2014, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
zFire Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 46 Drives: to work. Rep Power: 16	Sleeping... Sorry guys- didn't mean to sleep in this thread- and then just post when I need something... ;-) I have a little problem that I am hoping you MN guys might be able to help assist with. I've got all the Seibon carbon on my Z that one could put on- and I left it unpainted. A while ago, someone tried to break in and slim-jim the lock. Obviously they couldn't because they ended up breaking the window, but not before putting two large parallel cracks above the door handle in the carbon door. Anyone of you MN guys know of a fiberglass shop that would attempt a cosmetic repair- sanding down the gel coat all the way to the cf, polishing it, and re-epoxying to fill it in as best possible? Is this even remotely possible? Seibon sells the doors... in pairs. Thanks! (PS- and I'll be ready to meet up in the spring as well.)

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01-07-2014, 12:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
mnz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: minnesota Posts: 144 Drives: 2013 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	We should all meet up in spring and grab something to eat and cruise. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

01-10-2014, 08:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
zFire Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 46 Drives: to work. Rep Power: 16	Thanks- appreciate the reply! The crack hasn't affected the carbon fiber itself, much... its more just the gel coat on top of it. I am looking for a cosmetic repair- and I do understand it likely won't look perfect. But anything will look better than it does at this point.