DATSUN 280ZX DIY PAINT PT2 & INTERIOR REFRESH

[@marcusheironymus5404]

When I eventually find myself a 280zx I'm either going to paint it the same blue or a navy blue. Absolutely in love with your Datsun mate !!

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks Marcus! How good is Bayside Blue hey. Such a cool colour. Highly recommend getting one of these awesome machines!

[@shaunkearns2169]

Well done great work 😀😀 old school cars is da shit thanks for all the great content 👍🥇🎶🎶🎶

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers Shaun! Appreciate that bro.

[@myke-ll2fh]

280 is looking mint! Gotta let us know how that vinyl and fabric spray holds up with use. Such a great idea!

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers bro! 100% will do. I've heard good things about it. I'll do a 6 month review on it for ya 😁

[@myke-ll2fh]

@@itsmikelake legend

[@PurpleCynMedia]

I just picked up a 79 280zx and I have so much work i basically have nothing no trim, a bunch of rust luckily it runs and drives but that's about it haha, love seeing the build can't wait to actually start mine!

[@itsmikelake]

Congrats on the buy! Mine was in a very similar condition with I bought it. It's such a fun process piecing it all together though.

[@MrJearley6]

Nice nice nice!!! From The States Los Angeles California!!!

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers Jerry! Hope you guys are well over there.

[@user-sky_blue520]

It's look so awesome

[@jasonparks8595]

I can't wait to get working so I can buy my 280zx

[@itsmikelake]

Get it done bro! They're getting more and more expensive hey.

[@MindDezign]

Dan is the man, that ZX came out "RIPE!" I'm glad the way ,you video, it shows it wasn't easy it was work.Not cutting the holes out for everything ,is why it's 300$. Good work, you did " get after it "

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks for the kind words bro! Absolutely love the process. Stoked on the end result!

[@zanespiero2627]

Given me heaps of motivation to paint my car now!! looks mint bro 👌

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers bro. Definitely give it a go! Just watch loads of KZbin tutorials and take your time 😁

[@badreaanzar9169]

Realy nice result

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks bro!

[@mehmentum2626]

Good stuff done the same thing to my project e36 in the garage. Great job man!

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers bro! Hope your e36 project is going well!

[@brycefclim8wilson688]

Looking mint man!!

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers Bryce!

[@brycefclim8wilson688]

@@itsmikelake all good man mint is an understatement of the work you put in for your viewers and you seem to put a bad situation and make it postive

[@brycefclim8wilson688]

@@itsmikelake going to share you r channel to a automotive page that I am admin of

[@Joshieville]

That thing looks so sick!!!

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers Josh!

[@itsBlack]

Dude major transformation! I like the interior more than the exterior now

[@danw6937]

Hey bro amazing work man! Loving the car brother and its come up great. I've got a R33 and I've been putting off painting it but you have inspired me to do it. Haha. Need to get a workshop like you. Unfortunately I live in a apartment in the city. Keep the videos coming man.

[@halidramzan2803]

The retro music matches the car so well

[@itsmikelake]

So good hey! Love the synthwave

[@halidramzan2803]

@@itsmikelake You know what it is😎

[@manualjzs147]

Looking killer!!

[@we_want_chilli_willy]

It looks so good Mike! great job. I recently pulled the dirty old grey carpets out of my ZX, washed it with suds and a water blaster and then spay dyed them black with rit dye, cost me $15 NZD. Came out pretty mint.

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers Dave! That was going to be my second option if I couldn't find the brand new carpet! Be it changed the whole look & feel of the car. Also, you must be happy on the appreciation of value on your ZX in New Zealand! They're really getting up there.

[@mathewsammut7537]

Man this thing is awesome love the vids mate

[@moidaboi4015]

Sweet video. I used the same interior paint and clips lol when restoring my old gc8. Good stuff!

[@itsmikelake]

They're bloody amazing hey! Cheers bro

[@aidenlepore]

Good job on tara mike she’s beautiful 👍🏼

[@itsmikelake]

Aiden Lepore thank you my bro! I consider myself very very lucky.

[@aidenlepore]

The cars are looking mint bro 👌🏼

[@3rd-eye-neenja563]

Love the car brother ,,I have a s30 almost finished also

[@itsmikelake]

Thank you bro! Ohhh lucky man, S30 are amazing.

[@NoSleepRacing]

I wanna see more 2+2 stuff. I got one in a trade but need to go pick it up

[@itsmikelake]

More content incoming!

[@g-funkyama244]

Bruh the Datsun is coming up a treat! Love you guys! Keep up the sick content! 💙🖤 the clip packs are 10/10 I bought one for the bike of eBay too 😂

[@itsmikelake]

My fucken MAN! Bro, I wanna check out your bike. Bring it by asap.

[@ApexRace]

I have also a 280ZX but I was missing inspiration what to do it but since I have watched your videos about it I know that an 280ZX can also look damn cool. Will you do also some mechanical stuff? How is the L Jetronic working? Do you have also a Source for Weatherstripings?

[@itsmikelake]

I know how you feel about lacking inspiration bro. I had to do a lot of google searching to find cool looking 280zx haha. 100% doing the mechanical side of things next! Mine runs like an absolute dream. Has 200,000k's (124k miles) on it. The engine bay looks like an absolute rats nest of wires and whatnot though. I can't wait to tidy it up! Oh, and well also be putting a turbo on it 😜. Try these guys for weather strippings www.thezstore.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT

[@ApexRace]

@@itsmikelake oh a Turbo thats nice! I thought about a V8 swap. Do you want run then a standalone ECU?

[@itsmikelake]

@@ApexRace Mmm i've never been a fan of v8's. But that's just personal preference! I'll be running an oldschool setup with 7psi, stock ecu, adjusted timing, fuel regulator & adjusted air flow meter.

[@ApexRace]

@@itsmikelake i am super excited to see that. I am very happy that I have discovered your Channel. You deserve way more subs and views!

[@likablemichael]

Looks so clean!!! I'd like to get my 280zx to this level but I think it's future is going to be more inline with a rat rod 🐀 🤘

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers bro! Rat rod is still fricken awesome, love that look.

[@isaaclaughton9159]

looking cleeeeaaaannn

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers Isaac!

[@EJMags]

I have a 1979 280zx but I want to return it to the original sky blue color it came with, I need the little things still like bumpers and some interior pieces but I can't find any z places here in Cali with them

[@itsmikelake]

I feel your pain bro. The parts are so hard to find. You might have to ship some stuff in but it's WELL worth it!

[@itzoflorena6120]

It’s gonna need a rb30 or 25neo for it to keep up with the sr

[@itsmikelake]

Dan keeps reminding me of this...Haha

[@myke-ll2fh]

Barra swap it for the haters

[@icrazykidzz2376]

Nice restoration do you got the link to that clip pack got the same car just in black love your vids 🔥

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers bro! Here you go - www.ebay.com.au/itm/Car-Trim-Body-Clips-Kit-Rivet-Retainer-Door-Panel-Bumper-Plastic-Fastener-635PCS/373161514588?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[@icrazykidzz2376]

Thx 🙏

[@darrenpipe]

Gonna start a 280zx build. One unicorn I have to catch is that t top glass...and suggestions?

[@itsmikelake]

Hmmm where are you located? I've seen a few parting out on Marketplace!

[@darrenpipe]

@@itsmikelake on the other side of the globe🙈...Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

[@itsmikelake]

@@darrenpipe woahhh, shoutout Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹! I probably can't help you with the glass unfortunately.

[@darrenpipe]

@@itsmikelake hey no probs man...enjoying the content...keep it up 👍

[@happyfunny5086]

This car is gorgeous . Mine is bonze/brown :)

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks bro! Oooft great colour. I can’t wait to have mine back on the road!

[@screwe142]

How much do you think it cost you to respray the Dato (compressor, gun, paint, consumables, etc). Looks mint. You’ve inspired me to respray my 64 mini. Yew

[@itsmikelake]

screwe142 glad I could inspire you bro! Compressor - $300. Spray gun - $85. Paint (including primer, thinner, clear, base coat, hardeners, mixing pots, masking gear) $850. So $1200 ish 🤓

[@screwe142]

Mike Lake sweet. Looks like I’m going shopping. Cheers mate

[@the486man9]

My 280zx has the red interior :( , have you managed to locate door seals etc for your datto?

[@itsmikelake]

Red can become black very quickly with this vinyl spray 😝. I've bought some generic seals off Ebay that I believe are going to do the trick beautifully! I'll update you when they arrive.

[@the486man9]

@@itsmikelake btw did you custom make your radio fascia?

[@itsmikelake]

@@the486man9 I actually don't have a radio fascia at the moment haha, that's on the list of things to do. But yes i'll be custom making it. Seems super simple!

[@MountTinMan]

The 280 looks awesome! What wheels are those and what are the specs? Keep up the great work!

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers Adrien! They're 16x9.5 -52 SSR reverse mesh. So cool hey

[@MountTinMan]

@@itsmikelake Thanks! Yes! They definitely complete the look!

[@TheRealJoshN]

let that vinyl paint stuff chillax for as long as possible before driving the car, it likes to cure n shit, then its pretty solid n bulletproof n wont peel/rub off

[@myjrny2]

Did you have to do any changes on the seat rails to make 'em fit where they screw in?

[@itsmikelake]

Nah they’re fully custom unfortunately!

[@modgrip805]

I never liked the styling of the 280zx.......until now! Lush mate.

[@itsmikelake]

What a rad compliment! Thank you bro ✌🏻

[@Island_Times]

Check out TAUTFLEX its a waterbased paint that was developed to paint flexible vinyl surfaces. i've done a heap of Porsche interiors, it waters down well for thin coats and hard wearing , does leather seats well too. Also try dissol cleaner for cleaning the trim before colouring/dying , its the bomb .

[@itsmikelake]

Yess absolutely love in depth advice like this! Cheers bro. Will 100% use this in the future. Also, majorly jealous you get to work on porches haha. Want an old whale tail one so bad!

[@Island_Times]

@@itsmikelake i used to wreck Porsche 928's just south of Cranbourne before i moved up to Macleay Island 10 years ago , i only have one left lol , though its a 928SE (Porsche made 42) . The trick to the Tautflex is dont be afraid to water it down heaps and lots of light coats using a rag , the stuff just sticks really well if prepped with the Dissol .

[@Island_Times]

www.viponds.com.au/tautflex.htm "TautFlex DIY is a tintable range of Tautflex and dries to a satin finish"

[@Island_Times]

www.viponds.com.au/dissol.htm "DISSOL is a concentrated all purpose cleaner. It was introduced to the motor vehicle industry 50 years ago to clean the vinyl seats in Holdens and Fords"

[@noren1204]

Could you tell me where I can get the wheels that your cute datsun 280zx has

[@itsmikelake]

Unfortunately these were custom made. 16x9.5 -52. You won’t find any sizes like these unless they’re custom 😭

[@index6738]

New fabric for seats. Colour change by spray can cheapens the interior finish.

[@itsmikelake]

I initially thought the same thing until I actually sprayed it. Turns out it looks amazing! Definitely doesn’t look cheap.

[@brandongonzalez7769]

Anybody know the name of the clip pack on ebay ?

[@itsmikelake]

www.ebay.com.au/itm/Car-Trim-Body-Clips-Kit-Rivet-Retainer-Door-Panel-Bumper-Plastic-Fastener-635PCS/373161514588?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[@brandongonzalez7769]

Mike Lake Thanks man! Love the build, I have my own zx that im trying to build as well !

[@sammcj2000]

Paint looks perdy Mike!

[@itsmikelake]

Sam cheers bro!

[@gateaccess818]

she is a catch! ellooooooo Love!!!! =]~

[@gateaccess818]

oh sorry, was talking about the car... girlfriend is cute as hell too though lol ;)

[@itsmikelake]

Haha they're both 11/10!

[@cosikftchey4376]

Hey Dan what's 3-2 ...21 😂😂

[@itsmikelake]

Hahaha, I didn't know they filmed this bit & I was cracking up whilst editing it! Tara's bloody hilarious.