Category: Exterior

More Plasti Dipping on my 300zx/Z32

As I wrote earlier, I plasti dipped my 300zx, or at least parts of it.

I got some more time and decided to finish “de-chroming” the parts that I wanted to turn black.

The window trim on the 300zx came black from the factory.  However, due to time, the original black coating gets ugly and worn.  It looked like the OP had decided to remove what was left of it and leave the trim chrome.  Here are a few pics of what I’m referring to –

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Replacing Leaking Washer Nozzle

The Wasp’s passenger side windshield washer nozzle leaks.  It isn’t a major problem, but I’ve decided to fix it since it should be an easy and cheap fix.

I’m purchasing replacement washer nozzles and washer check valves from Concept Z.  This should be an easy fix (knock on wood), and I’ll add some pics of the repair job once the parts get in.

OEM Replacement Washer Nozzles for 300zx/Z32

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Plasti Dipped the 300zx/Z32

My wife has agreed to let me get a nice, custom paint job for the Wasp if I still have her in two years.  So as a temporary fix for some of the paint jobs problems, I decided to “Dip My Car”, or at least parts of her.  Plasti-Dip is a type of rubbery spray paint that holds up pretty nicely but can be easily pealed off if you ever want to remove it.

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Introducing “The Wasp” my New to me Nissan 300zx/Z32

So I’ve had my 300zx for about 3 months, and I have committed.  I’m in.  I’ve named her “the Wasp” since it sounds bad, but also because she “stung me” the first day I drove her to work.  Anyway, I figured I should introduce her properly.  She is a bit of a project, and this blog will document my taking her from her current state to my dream car.

300zx Exterior
The Wasp’s body was in pretty good shape for her age.  She is an Azure Blue 300zx, non-turbo.

The Wasp 300zx As Purchased

She has had some body work done on her passenger side.

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