Going to start this thread for members to post up what they did each day to there zed. I will start with getting my MOT this morning. So what did you do today on your 300?:cool3:

He used silver foil tape I believe.

I noticed that the grey plastic housing on my relatively new fog lamp lens were beginning to discolour inside the unit. This has not been caused by heat because there are no fog lamps installed and the side lights are LED emitting little heat, so I can only assume it’s been caused by UV.

 

Nevertheless I decided to spruce them up a little:

 

Come on spill the beans, what did you use?

Come on spill the beans, what did you use?

 

Adhesive silver foil!!!!!

Come on spill the beans, what did you use?

 

I reckon it might of been this type of stuff, just surprised absolute nobody as said this before :p.

 

Doesn't that stuff bubble up in the heat of the sun?

What did you use Joel? Mine could do with the same

 

Come on spill the beans, what did you use?

 

 

Simon is correct, nothing fancy just some aluminium foil adhesive tape, this stuff to be exact:

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Aluminum-Foil-Tape-425?N=5002385+3293241744&rt=rud

That stuff wouldn't be used in aircraft maintenance by any chance?

That stuff wouldn't be used in aircraft maintenance by any chance?

 

Yes, I use it for a few different applications - the 2 main uses being; 1 to seal damage to composite panels such as damaged fairing that might let moisture in as a temporary repair. If a composite panel gets moisture inside, it freezes in the -55c during cruise and will cause further damage.

 

And 2, if I replace something that requires an aerodynamic seal to be applied but the 24 hour cure time affects operations (for example a #1 flight deck window change), I put the high speed tape over the top to allow the sealant to cure during operation.

 

And homers.

Excellent, good to know it will stay in place when you get to cross an Alpine pass!

Excellent, good to know it will stay in place when you get to cross an Alpine pass!

 

Along with some self amalgamating tape for the coolant hoses and a bottle of coke for our clutches (Lemans style)!

The 473 step super mega detail and NEC prep is well underway with the Z but having been shot a curve ball, today led me to some unscheduled repair work of (probably) my least favourite removal/installation job on a Z32; the door handle!

 

 

No wonder that door shuts with a thud Joel!

Looks good, just brightens it up abit. :thumbup:

Washed & cleaned and brimmed with fuel ready for the long drive to our old mate Andy marshes place,mogsy and myself are driving up there tonight just for one of Andys special coffees :drool:

 

See you later Andy

Looking great Gray and enjoy your coffee tonight mate.

Nice, could do wouldn't mind popping up myself soon! Not seen him in ages

Washed & cleaned and brimmed with fuel ready for the long drive to our old mate Andy marshes place,mogsy and myself are driving up there tonight just for one of Andys special coffees :drool:

 

See you later Andy

 

Getting some more lights fitted me gladsbrook;)

 

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Mr glassbrook (bloody phone) lol

Getting some more lights fitted me gladsbrook;)

 

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Mr glassbrook (bloody phone) lol

 

Ha...no dan just picking up a very nice centre panel up from him

Ha...no dan just picking up a very nice centre panel up from him

Was a decent drive & decent coffee too, thanks Andy good to see you.

Spruced up the wiper arms, a job I’ve been meaning to do for about 7 years, better than new now!

 

Spruced up the wiper arms, a job I’ve been meaning to do for about 7 years, better than new now!

 

What make of paint did you use?

Replacement OEM CMC delivered today, all the way from Japan.

 

What make of paint did you use?

 

I have no idea, I just ran it down to my local power coaters and let them take care of them!

I have no idea, I just ran it down to my local power coaters and let them take care of them!

 

Ah, I see. The OEM finish is satin though?

Ah, I see. The OEM finish is satin though?

 

They are satin black, the pic is deceiving: