Rebody Z3 Tribute GT project

[DomiMik]

I did find a lot of clear coat runs and almost entirely covered in orange peal.

In case you haven't already taken care of the clear coat runs I suggest you buy yourself a paint planer, that's absolutely the easiest way to deal with it. Afterwards you'll need to sand the spots down with 1500 and 2000 grit paper and give it a good polish and they will be gone. Plenty of DIY instructions online if you've never used this before.

 

[Foglem]

Enjoying the car before I get to wrenching on it (or sanding in this case) again. Took it out for some drives and an autocross! Unfortunately, it was very wet so traction was definitely an issue, but it was still really fun as always.

Here's a fun clip:

View: https://youtu.be/aRKLai1G0zw?si=sKanEeU3LK-kz-Cm


I have a few more videos on instagram if anybody is interested. I'm called "cheever13". I don't really know how to link it here. Anyway....
More updates to come as I work on the paint more, interior, storage space(s) and see what kind of wear and tear I'm looking at.

Thanks!

 

[Foglem]

Gearing up for winter and next steps!

I'll take the wheels off and store them for the winter (I don't want that fancy rubber to de-laminate in freezing temps).
1. Work on the clear coat runs
2. Knock down all the orange peel
3. Finish off wheel well liners
4. New windshield weather strip
5. Got a new steering wheel stitch on cover that I'll try. A new wheel would be cool, but a lot of other people keep taking money.
6. Turn the original subwoofer location into a lockable storage bin.
7. Rear wind deflector
8. Finish the trunk
9. ??? Reserving this spot for whatever I get distracted with.

Have some pics!

Thanks

 

[DaveP]

Wicked colour