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kenchan 09-25-2014 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2977490)
I was working with 1' squares, which made it much easier I think than if I had a big roll. I stuck one square in there with the plastic still protecting the sticky material and molded it where I wanted, with one edge lined up against the vertical seam. Then marked at the fold or just pulled out the folded square, cut where needed, and applied the piece. Then measure the next area the same way. I only did this on one side because I had a limited number of squares for the entire hatch, but it was very efficient with little waste and excellent coverage :tup:
:tup:

i felt like a taffyapple mouse while i was trying to get into that little crevise! :mad:

OldFart 09-25-2014 12:35 PM
Had Mike do a set of rear calipers for me, quick turn around and the quality is top notch. Under indoor lighting a bright orange, outside shade flips to a goldish tint, in the sun the orange pops again. Had some time this morning and popped one on. Couldn't be more happier.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...925_102434.jpg

cigarclifford 09-25-2014 12:42 PM
[QUOTE=OldFart;2978328]Had Mike do a set of rear calipers for me, quick turn around and the quality is top notch. Under indoor lighting a bright orange, outside shade flips to a goldish tint, in the sun the orange pops again. Had some time this morning and popped one on. Couldn't be more happier.

Your brake calipers look great and for sure that's the work from fellow forum member "Mike
The Powder Coater" a true artist...........

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Bananaz 09-25-2014 01:13 PM
Who is this mike? And how much does he charge?

cigarclifford 09-25-2014 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bananaz (Post 2978393)
Who is this mike? And how much does he charge?


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JARblue 09-25-2014 01:28 PM
Went by the Austin Z Clinic today while I was out. The guy lives there with his wife and does all the work himself. Shot the $hit with him for about 20 min while he worked on the brakes for a very :yum: G37. Seems like a real good guy :)

That being said, the bushing removal tool he has is actually for a 350Z. We took a look at it, and I hope the suspension bits behind the cross member (opposite the diff) don't get in the way. Otherwise, he'll just have to spend the time to remove some extra bits. I'm just glad someone who knows what they're doing will be working on it. I will be dropping the car off tonight for him to work on in the morning :tup:

Pintsize725 09-25-2014 02:24 PM
QD'd some bird poo off my door and roof on my lunch break.


I realize I can't keep dirt completely off the car, but would anything help someone who parks in a construction type lot with dirt stirred up daily?

OldFart 09-25-2014 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2978408)
Went by the Austin Z Clinic today while I was out. The guy lives there with his wife and does all the work himself. Shot the $hit with him for about 20 min while he worked on the brakes for a very :yum: G37. Seems like a real good guy :)

That being said, the bushing removal tool he has is actually for a 350Z. We took a look at it, and I hope the suspension bits behind the cross member (opposite the diff) don't get in the way. Otherwise, he'll just have to spend the time to remove some extra bits. I'm just glad someone who knows what they're doing will be working on it. I will be dropping the car off tonight for him to work on in the morning :tup:
Curious what the tool looked like. I used a 4" diameter 3" long .25 thick round aluminum piece. A 4" x 3/8" thick plate a long bolt and one of the front differential washers. Failed miserably as the washer collapsed and the bushing collar didn't move. Did the drill and cut method and that got it. At least the tool wasn't a total failure, it pressed the new one in very nicely.

kenchan 09-25-2014 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2978474)
QD'd some bird poo off my door and roof on my lunch break.


I realize I can't keep dirt completely off the car, but would anything help someone who parks in a construction type lot with dirt stirred up daily?
hope didnt eat that for lunch? :barf: ;)

a good coat of polymer on the panels and california duster would help. :D
but if there's dew or rain on the car then it's better to just use QD.

or try the griot's sprayon car wash and use it as QD. that thing has SUPER lubricity. :D spray liberally, wipe vertically first with only clean part of towel, then use a clean side of mf towel to wipe off the rest.

LNATKFRNG 09-25-2014 08:41 PM
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90 ST 09-25-2014 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mishuko (Post 2977147)
LOL I noticed I could hear the exhaust... not sure if it's psychological (because 3 hours for the work I did) or not... :ughdance:

But I was worried about the bubbling issue during install so I went all out and did multiple passes and made sure it was on. It helps that I am small enough to fit in my trunk and with all the paddings out I had a lamp, scissors, razor, the dampeners and garbage pile. I was really surprised how much space is in the trunk when stripped!


Okay one more question... when lining with dyno/hush/whatever you use, do you also line the inside of the bumper area that's above the left wheel well?



Interesting choice on the tires. When you get your cooling kit on let's see some nudies! I mean pics!:pics:
Cover all you can, see my album...lol I even did the roof!

mishuko 09-26-2014 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2978474)
QD'd some bird poo off my door and roof on my lunch break.


I realize I can't keep dirt completely off the car, but would anything help someone who parks in a construction type lot with dirt stirred up daily?
It's a never ever ever ever ever ever ever ending battle between me and a dirty car... I believe I have given my car more washes than I've taken showers this summer :happydance:

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Originally Posted by 90 ST (Post 2978873)
Cover all you can, see my album...lol I even did the roof!
I checked it out! The door panel's look a bit trickier than the trunk... browsed through some DIY for the removal's and yar...

JARblue 09-26-2014 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mishuko (Post 2979005)
It's a never ever ever ever ever ever ever ending battle between me and a dirty car... I believe I have given my car more washes than I've taken showers this summer :happydance:
I haven't completely given up, but I have significantly reduced my time detailing the Z in the last year and a half. I just can't find the energy to do a full detail all at once. Since it's my DD, I just try and keep things clean as we go. I am still very pleased with my efforts. When I really clean her up, you'd almost think she was new. People go :eek: when I tell them it has almost 60K miles :tup:

Assuming she comes away from the shop all ready to go with a new rear diff bushing today, I will do my best to reward her this weekend with a full 6 step exterior detail (wash, clay, polish, finish, glaze, wax) on those panels that need polishing. I polished the hood, roof and front fenders last detail, so they will just get the glaze and wax after wash and clay :tup:


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Originally Posted by mishuko (Post 2979005)
I checked it out! The door panel's look a bit trickier than the trunk... browsed through some DIY for the removal's and yar...
I haven't done the door panels mainly because I drive with the windows down 95% of the time. If I used hands-free BT for my phone, I would probably would have done it a long time ago. I did the trunk probably 2+ years ago :icon17:

JARblue 09-26-2014 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by OldFart (Post 2978496)
Curious what the tool looked like. I used a 4" diameter 3" long .25 thick round aluminum piece. A 4" x 3/8" thick plate a long bolt and one of the front differential washers. Failed miserably as the washer collapsed and the bushing collar didn't move. Did the drill and cut method and that got it. At least the tool wasn't a total failure, it pressed the new one in very nicely.
Similar I'm sure. If I can, I'll take a photo of it when I pick the car up :tiphat:

My description from memory
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There is a long bolt threaded the entire length. His collar was not aluminum but I'm sure it was similar in size - basically a cylinder with an open top and a hole in the bottom for the bolt to fit through. The open end of the cylinder is designed to fit over the lip of the opening in the cross member where the bushing is. A big heavy duty washer and nut screw onto the bolt on the back side of the collar - pretty sure it was much thicker and bigger than one of the front differential washers.

Once you remove the differential, you slip the bolt through the bushing and fit the collar onto the cross member. Then on the opposite side of the bushing, you can slip on the piece that will press the bushing. His looked aluminum, fairly thick (>1"), and was stepped so that one side diameter was about 1/2" larger than the other side (I assume it was repurposed). The larger side hopefully fits the hole perfectly to press the diff bushing. The tool was designed for a 350Z, and I vaguely remember several years ago reading about the Whiteline 350Z bushing needing to be shaved down for application in a 370Z. Lastly, of course, on the back side of the press piece is another heavy duty washer and nut. Cinch everything up tight and then tighten down the nut behind the collar to pull the bushing into the collar.

Pintsize725 09-26-2014 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mishuko (Post 2979005)
It's a never ever ever ever ever ever ever ending battle between me and a dirty car... I believe I have given my car more washes than I've taken showers this summer :happydance:



I checked it out! The door panel's look a bit trickier than the trunk... browsed through some DIY for the removal's and yar...
I used to wash it at least once a week but I think I started giving up after finding blemish after blemish. I'm guilty of using automatic washes this year up until the most recent wash and wax a few days ago.


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