Antz 1994 R32 Gtr Project & Restoration

[Ants]

starting from where I had left off the RHS body work restoration repair

all sanded down using this wonderful tool

BOSCH Orbital Sander

This bit was the hardest and hard to reconstruct some of the body work with some selleys autofix - I will have to replace the RHS sill completely in the future

next bit.................I also removed some of the adhesive that sits between the sill so had to refill it using this ^

here is the Sikaflex applied - looks messy there but I tidied it up after it dried

here is another pic just for the hell of it.....................I also filled some of the factory gaps with Selleys autofix and sanded it down with some 1200 grit paper

so now it is all ready to be repainted

mandatory covering and drop sheets first

I thought I would experiment and use this - some Rust Guard expoxy enamel. Yeah its a topcoat but I don't really care

First coat done

2nd coat

after the paid dried I used some Dupli Color auto spray DSSB01 which is basically the Nissan Crystal white color

instantly whiter

and a final shot - I did apply a clear coat on afterwards but messed it up - so I've re-sanded everything and started again.

Will post pics up of final result soon.

[gtr judd]

I'm watching these body updates, I have a few to do on my white GTR

[Ants]

I also thought I would give the side skirt some TLC

dirty

cleaner

tar is a bitch to remove but all possible with some patience

mucho bettera

I also got my trusty powerfile out of my toolbox................

and removed the old adhesive that was glued on and smoothed / flattened out some of the interior edges for better attachment

[Ants]

The rear bumper bar is really looking for the worse

Paint cracked

more cracks

and more

yeah..........needless to say it needs to be repainted

so I removed the rear bumper altogether

and started to paint strip it

this process is going to take some time..............

[Ants]

Yesterday I proceeded to clean up the rear end of the car

excess exhaust residue and silt

better........

these rear number plate lights and clips are going to get a very nice clean too

will post more pics up soon

[gtr jet]

Got any tips at how to get the rear bumper off? Mine seems to just hang there by the top supports but I don't know where they are.

The bottom just flaps around.

[RBN1]

From memory, you need to remove the boot trim that runs along, from tail light from tail light, inside the boot. There are a few nuts that are near the "Skyline" logo

Got any tips at how to get the rear bumper off? Mine seems to just hang there by the top supports but I don't know where they are.

The bottom just flaps around.

[gtr jet]

Cheers mate. All my boot trims are out so I'll have a look tonight.

[trustr32]

Looking good Ants. Just a tip for future the best thing to remove tar off anything on your car is some prepsol/prepwash. Comes off in no time with no effort.

[Ants]

Looking good Ants. Just a tip for future the best thing to remove tar off anything on your car is some prepsol/prepwash. Comes off in no time with no effort.

thanks mate. its not much for the moment but there will be some interesting pics soon enough.

Yeah, prep wash kicks ass and is what I used to remove the tar

[Ants]

Quick update.

Managed to take time to clean the rear number plate lights.

Pix speak for themselves

Think I will get some LED lights as well

[gtr judd]

They cleaned up real nice

[SLPY31]

Lights are top notch anth; what was the process involved? LED's would be great as standard bulbs are "usually" rubbish.

[Ants]

They cleaned up real nice

thanks mate.

Lights are top notch anth; what was the process involved? LED's would be great as standard bulbs are "usually" rubbish.

cheers. The process is relatively straight forward

you first need

some dirty lights

like these

then........................

get your hands on an old tooth brush and some laundry powder and just scrub the lights with some hot water and rinse off (after you have taken the light cover off)

the results..............I applied a little bit of plastic cleaner as well just for more show

there we are.

Next stop will be LED lights as yes the standards are crap. But then again these are number plates lights so being conspicuous could help out...................maybe

[SLPY31]

Haha just a bit 'elbow grease' hey... that makes all the difference of course!

Officer... I don't know why the LED's are playing up on me I swear

[Ants]

Haha just a bit 'elbow grease' hey... that makes all the difference of course!

Officer... I don't know why the LED's are playing up on me I swear

lol...................at least they will be clean

[SLPY31]

What's going to be next after the LED's are done?

More restoration work perhaps there can't be that much left...

[Ants]

What's going to be next after the LED's are done?

More restoration work perhaps there can't be that much left...

well............yeah more restoration work.

I have some things in the pipe work which I wont mention just yet

One thing is for sure is that after I have paint stripped the rear bumper I will get it painted professionally and should look a LOT better than before.

Keen to get this car running again as soon as possible.

[harks]

i am very envious of your set up!!!!!

very very good work, seriously... i really respect that you just have a crack and are prepared to make some mistakes and do things yourself! great job and keep it up!

im up in QLD now so hopefully down the track (pun not intended) i see this machine at something SAU related (although im away ALOT this year for work).

Good work!

Dan

[Ants]

i am very envious of your set up!!!!!

very very good work, seriously... i really respect that you just have a crack and are prepared to make some mistakes and do things yourself! great job and keep it up!

im up in QLD now so hopefully down the track (pun not intended) i see this machine at something SAU related (although im away ALOT this year for work).

Good work!

Dan

thanks for the supporting words mate much appreciated.

I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty but sometimes wished I had more time to devote to this passion of mine.

I guess all good things take time though