So the Z needed some freshening up. I had some rot in the rear fenders, wheel wells, rockers etc.

I just got it back the other day from the body guy and he did a great job.

Some pics of the before, during and after:


BEFORE:
LR fender:




Front bumper cover:



Scratches and Dents on hood:


Torn RF Fender skirt and bubbling on rocker:

 

DURING:

Rear spoiler was in good shape, just one low spot


Left rocker only needed a small piece of steel, the fender lip was almost completely replaced:


Sail panels had some bubbling, but were in good shape underneath the rust:


Hood prepped:


Left side fender lip and under fuel door completely replaced with new steel:


Right side inner fender well replaced with new steel:


Right side rocker. That hole in the back of it he made while I was there. Lightest of taps with the body hammer, went right through. 2/3's of that rocker was replaced with new steel


New Steel in right side fender:



Plastic repair on torn right front fender skirt:


more of the right rear fender:


Right inner fender replaced with new steel:



Under door sills cleaned up as well

 

AFTER

So after some discussion with some paint experts, I went with the new Lexus "Starlight Mica Black" Essentially a black pearl metallic:



















I'm waiting for it to get sunny so I can get some good pics of the flake in the paint, but this will give you an idea anyway:





All in all, I am very happy with the outcome. There is still a bunch of cleanup to do to her, and the Eibach Sportlines are going on this Saturday, but she's coming along...

 

Nice, looks like a slick color.

 

I likely, good job.
Only a favor, take before & after pictures of spring replacement.
Even as more miles get driven onto the Camaro to see the springs settle.

 

Yep, I will be doing before and after with measurements when I do the springs on Saturday.

 

Looks awesome Randy! Love the metallic in that, reminds me of my Phantom Black Metallic GTO I had...

 

Well,

I am about half way done the spring install.

One of the bolts for the panhard bar was seized in the bushing, and after way too long of ****ing around with it, we cut it out. Then the sway bar links were seized (3/4 of them broke).

Then when I got the front springs off, the top nut on the strut mounts were rusted all to **** and I can't get them off.

So, today I am getting the new sway bar links, and on Monday I am getting new strut mounts and KYB AGX's for the front.



It never seems to end...

 

Looks amazing! Just when I convince myself I'll never own another black car...lol

 

Cars looking great!
Can't wait to see pics w/springs on should sit real nice.
Keep up the good work.