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Ok, another decision has been made.....lol time for a re do of a panel, although I said, this was it.....not so...taking a break, then it is back to stripping the LS panel......:rolleyes:

RS panel that was done first and the more flat finish I was looking for.....
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...220_173846.jpg
LS panel finished yesterday and once again, got over anxious with the spray can, which resulted in a more shinny finish....
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...220_173835.jpg
here you can really tell the difference between the RS & the LS.....and really see some shadows on the LS panel...since I already was thinking of a re do, I just left as is, going to be sanded again...
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...220_173820.jpg

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Today's update....
Sanded the LS hoping that the re-spray will go well to eliminate the shine from the previous spray....
This is the panel sanded.....and ready for spray.....
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...223_141608.jpg
LS panel re-sprayed.....close to the finish of the RS, have to see after fully dried....there is one spot on the outside rail that does need attention, just have too figure out how to do it right!!!
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...223_145548.jpg

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LS is now complete, still have some work to do on the area to the left of the panel. Too shinny, needs to be toned down.....
Will have more detailed pics on the right side....had to elongate the depressions more so the u-nuts would fit correctly. So far so good, all I was looking for was a clean look compared to what it looked like before....I am happy with the results....

Before pic.....when first started the job...
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...202_202905.jpg
After pic, installed and much better than before...
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...224_144702.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...224_144705.jpg

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We are replacing all the weather stripping on the 90, replacing the lower radiator support and air dam and using this thread to detail the under hood area. This really came out nice. Thanks for the thread and pictures.

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Thanks for the compliment. Glad that you can use this thread as a reference. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them the best that I can. It did take me a lot of time with the procedure that I used. You may find some other way(s) to accomplish the same results, if indeed you panels need refinishing.
I found that the Rust-Oleum 2X for Plastics (flat black) ended up giving me the exact finish I was looking for compared to the Krylon Fusion for Plastics (satin) paint. You do not need to do any "heavy" wet coats, as that will produce a very shinny finish, just what I didn't want....did many stripping and re sprays on both panels, because I got over anxious with the spray can.....lol
Just nice even coats with drying time in between and they will turn out fine.

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I believe the HEX does well - if a person wanted they could of course spend the additional to do the T30 M6.3-1.81X25 used for the earlier years. The spinning washer on the bolt is a must if you're refinishing I'd think. No spinning washer and the bolt twists the finish from the panel.

I've seen many C4 cars missing the hardware (vibration/fallout) the HEX is a less expensive to replace option OR you borrow a T30 from elsewhere and use the HEX to replace the borrowed.

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They worked out very well, I like the hex.....thanks again for the recommendation.......
Sent you a PM.......

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RS finished.....wrapped up everything this afternoon....the underside of the hood will need a redo, but that is for another time.....cleaned up tools, wiped down the hood and went for a ride before the rain!!!
It feels good to have secondaries.........:D

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...225_105455.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...225_125830.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...225_151949.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...225_152058.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...225_162258.jpg

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Great pictures. We started out on the 90 today. But started with the weather stripping. Got the front and rear roof pieces off. Looks like we must have had two glue sniffers doing the factory install.we managed to get only one or two pieces longer than an inch to come up.I don't believe it would have ever leaked. Used plenty of adhesive remover and a lot of elbow grease to get the tracks cleaned up.Should take another hour to finish the first part.

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Thanks, appreciated....
Always good to make progress....keep us posted on the weatherstrip. I will have to replace some of mine in the future.....

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Just found this thread thanks for the great information. Mine are getting a bit tired looking as well. Out of curiosity is this a part you can locate nos or are there reproductions available? Or is you best bet to remove and respray yourself as detailed here?

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Wow.....I do apologize doctorjay61 as its been over 2 years since I've checked this post.....needless to say....I feel you're better off doing it yourself if you have the time and the patience to do the job.....as it is time consuming.....but well worth it IMO.....started on the 3 pieces in the wheel well itself.....posting below.....:)

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Since my 94 is very much apart....now with the wheel well liners out....it's time to get them looking like new again...when done the Z should be looking good....and not worry about doing this again in my lifetime....[emoji848][emoji848][emoji16]
Pics of the 3 wheel well panels....and there condition before and after on two of them....Attachment 13284Attachment 13285Attachment 13286Attachment 13287Attachment 13288Attachment 13289

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Almost ready for paint....road grime and buildup gone....just need to go over a few more areas.....Attachment 13290

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No worries at all! I'm still in the original experimentation phase that you went through. Bought some extra sets from a junk yard so that I can mess around with them. I'm trying out the plastic restorer product that eastwood sells. Seems to work really well so far. It just wont fill in any imperfections so they need to be in good shape to begin with. Also have the same problem with it being a 94 and not having torx screw heads.

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Post up some pics when you can.. would like to see your results...[emoji16][emoji16]
Glad I'm done with the uppers...was alot of fun...lol switching over too bolts for attachment... [emoji106][emoji106]

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LF rear liner finished....that wheel well is completed and waiting for install.... some other pics of today's activities...limited I may add....:):)
Pic #1...although this angle shows light reflection....it came out really good...
Pic #2...LR wheel liner removed....will need some new torx bolts and u-nuts....plenty of road grime buildup like all of the others...
Pic #3...inside of wheel liner...
Pic #4...some surprise items in the rocker panel....:rolleyes:
Pic #5...seems to clean up fairly easy with a partial wipe down...
Pic #6....a wire going nowhere...seems like it could be a ground for the antenna....but don't really know....lol Attachment 13295Attachment 13296Attachment 13297Attachment 13298Attachment 13299Attachment 13300

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Additional cleaning today and found some factory marking under the dirt...didn't realize they would be there....glad I went over the area lighty..interesting how they designated that this is a "Z"....don't know what the other #'s mean....will have to check my build sheet....:):)
Pic #1...factory markings....
Pic #2...The shocks were completely covered in heavy crud....still in the process of removing the rest....wondering if this was somewhat undercoated at one time...as the shocks were 100% covered...
Pic #3...Another view. ....
Pic #4...Still cleaning....not for show....just to be clean...:)
Pic #5...Even where the liner attaches to the rear bumper had grime issues....now cleaned....:)
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