Finally Painting the Car! Datsun 240Z Restoration (Part 5)

In this video I'm continuing the restoration on my 1973 Datsun 240Z. In the last video the car was blasted, primed and also high build primer was applied.

After a few weeks of curing the high build primer it was time to start preparing the car for the final paint job. The complete car and all its parts were block sanded. To see low spots better a dry guide coat was applied. Sanding is needed until all low spots are gone, but you need to stop sanding once you reach bare metal. If there are still low spots after that, means it needs body filler. Sometimes also a few light hammer hits could also help. On all the spots with body filler and bare metal was epoxy primer applied. Doors, fenders, hood and tailgate looked still a bit rough after that step. That's why another coat of high build primer came on for the final fine sanding with 320 grit. After this step the paint had 2 months time to properly cure before the actual paint job. During that time I applied seam sealer and sealed all gaps and everything where water could get trapped. I also installed sound deadening on the inside of the car. It's extra made to be painted, this way I'm having it like it was original.

Right before the paint all surfaces were fine sanded with 400 grit. First the chassis was on the rotisserie to apply the undercoating. Then the car was painted underneath, inside and the engine bay. First one closed layer of the right grey shade was applied, after around 30 minutes 2-3 coats of base coat was applied. I choosed an original Datsun color: Datsun 920 Safari Gold. The color was adjusted a little bit to have more pop, the original one was a bit pale and too brownish. To finish the paint job, two nice coats of clear coat were applied. The car then came off the rotisserie to paint the outside. Once the chassis was done all the remaining parts were painted. For the rear panels, spoilers, grille and wheels I picked a nice anthracite called Daytona Grey. All these parts were covered by a matte clear coat. The dark parts fit very nice with the mustard yellow ones in my opinion, they have a very nice contrast.

This was such a big journey to come to this point and I'm very happy to finally have the car painted. It took 48 days of work for all the work you can see in that 13 minutes video.

I hope you like my work and enjoy the video.

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[mymechanics]

This video seems like a quick and easy job, but I was working on the prep and paint for 48 days in the workshop. I'm very happy that this chapter with the body is now finally closed and I can move on with the other parts to get the car back together.
Thank you so much for all your support! Without you this project would not be possible for me.
If you would like to support my work more, you can join my Patreon at patreon.com/mymechanics
To give you something back, I'm uploading daily vlogs out of the workshop to keep you updated.

[johnconnor]

You're the benchmark of restoration on Youtube, can't wait for the final result

[AdamSpanier]

Possibly the best car series ever. Seriously. No talk, no music, no filler, no flashy cuts. Just pure, distilled content.

[Berealfool]

I wasn’t super excited to see the color at first. But it grew on me real fast. SICK!!

[andersjjensen]

"This Datsun 240Z is crusty. I make a new one".

Jokes aside: It is SUPER nice to see a body reconditioning and paint job that is actually done to the highest standards. It's just satisfying watching "I'll make it how your inner child remembers it, not how poorly they actually did it at the factory" unfold on my screen. Your hard work is truly appreciated. I can't even imagine the man-hours that went into masking, sanding and cleaning. Putting on the final coats of paint and clear is the smallest part of the job.

[xanoks]

I've said it before, but I'll say it again, after this man is done, this will be THE cleanest and most perfect Datsun in the world. A testament to engineering and human dedication to perfection.

[keem]

Who was also waiting for that notification for part 5 for the past couple of months😅

[jcc]

I think this is the first time I see someone using a scale to mix the body filler, precision taken to the highest level, as usual 👍

[darbyvogt]

I was originally doubting the color decision but as soon as I saw it on the car I realized you clearly made the right choice.

[Ympulse]

"Do you like the color?"

Man, with the amount of work, effort, and attention to detail you've put into this thing, the color you chose is the right one.

[richardnadeau]

I have 45 years in the auto industry, 15 years of full collision repair and restoration. I have trophies for my work but I must say your expertise in the restoration of this car is frankly, bar none. And the gloss retention in that finish is phenomenal. The color? I just couldn’t do it. Looking forward though to seeing the finished work.

[Ballistic_Turtle]

This guy is the only restoration channel I've found that does everything the right way, every time. Please make more regular restoration videos again! We miss you!

[SuperTroy]

A dust particle. In the clear coat.
No one would’ve noticed. No one would’ve said a thing. It would’ve been a flawless restoration anyway.

But HE knew. And HE wanted it truly flawless.
This man is a master. An absolute master.
Each new video impresses me even more than the last. Cannot wait to see the finished product.

[angelserenade]

No cringey shenanigans, no music, just pure action and precision. When this car is put back together, this would definitely one of your biggest masterpiece.

I love the color. It did reminded me of Bumblebee from the Transformers (animated one)

[cheftomsd]

I'm 74, this was one of the coolest cars of my teenage years. Oh, that beautiful in line 6, my favorite engine configuration.

[abeywarc]

this car will be the worlds most perfectly finished car ever - past, present, future - this guy is insanely talented!

[Ugotsomemilk]

Every other Youtuber: Gets sponsored by mobile games or some self-help or food stuff.
My mechanics: Gets sponsored by the companies that produce the materials needed for his restorations.

Really nice video

[Artaxo]

A lot of people already said this, but your channel is the golden standard for restoration. Sublime work.

[FXDE]

This car is gotta be worth a million dollars with all the effort you put in. Magnificent job!

[ptmeagher]

Used to work in a collision shop that specialized in classic cars. I have over 10, 000 hours of wet sanding under my belt. You Sir, are a mad lad! I love it!