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[red67]

Just Awesome! What color paint did you use on the rear taillight panel?

[motorman7]

4 minutes ago, red67 said:

Just Awesome! What color paint did you use on the rear taillight panel?

I use these two: Ford Dark Shadow Gray and then spray over that with matte clear.  This is what Les at Classic Datsun Motorsports recommended.

[red67]

Thank you for quick response, I've heard that is what to use. If you wouldn't mind sharing, what was your technique for the chrome surround by taillights? Thanks!  

[motorman7]

Just now, red67 said:

Thank you for quick response, I've heard that is what to use. If you wouldn't mind sharing, what was your technique for the chrome surround by taillights? Thanks!  

I clean it with NEVR-DULL,  then tape over before I spray.  I use the NEVR-DULL on a number of items.

 

[red67]

Sorry to bug you on this, but I have this next on the agenda. Did you tape to the edge, or over-tape, then cut it back? If you follow what I'm trying to say? Thanks!

[motorman7]

8 minutes ago, red67 said:

 Did you tape to the edge, or over-tape, then cut it back? If you follow what I'm trying to say? Thanks!

I tape to the edge, slightly over.  If I go too far over, I trim off excess with a razor blade.  Also use the razor blade a lot...for clean-up and trimming.  Have it attached to a magnet on my tool box.

[red67]

Got it! Thank you! Looks darker in the pictures, than my buddies Shadow Gray Mustang. Probably lighting.

[siteunseen]

20 hours ago, motorman7 said:

I tape to the edge, slightly over.  If I go too far over, I trim off excess with a razor blade.  Also use the razor blade a lot...for clean-up and trimming.  Have it attached to a magnet on my tool box.

One of my most used tools ever. I swear it seems like I use it everyday. Small with brake off blade that extends out 4" at least.

Olfa wallpaper knife I got in 1987 is in my tool bag today. You never lose the good stuff. 

 

[motorman7]

Things are moving along now.  Headliner should arrive today, so should have that installed tonight and windshield in on Saturday.  Also waiting for Dash, exhaust system and air cleaner. 

[red67]

Where/how are you getting these beautiful parts? What a Gem!

[motorman7]

Thanks, most of the parts were there.  I just clean'em up, re-plate stuff, or re-paint, then assemble. I like jdm-car-parts.com for parts that I have to replace.

[motorman7]

Lots of progress this weekend.  Got the headliner and pillar vinyl installed.  Windshield and exhaust system also installed.