How would I fix this?

[accordztech]

Somehow in my garage, fuel somehow poured out of my tank. I just filled it up but didnt over fill it or anything. The cap even had pressure when I took it off.



It ate all the way down to bare metal. Should I just use spray can primer, then paint? Can it be any primer? I have white primer, and some red high temp ceramic paint. If I clear coat it afterwards, should I use a semi gloss clear? Also should I mask the uneffected areas and just concentrate on that area, or paint a good portion of the pannel to match?

I dont want to spend the money to repair one pannel. Even though this paint is in very good condition, I dont see why I should have one section painted while the rest of the car doesnt have new paint.

[ChIoVnIdCa]

WTF kind of cheap paint in on that car.

[Tippey764]

WTF kind of cheap paint in on that car.

x2

i've done this before on my green accord and it only dulled the paint a bit.

[accordztech]

its a 1986 300zx with origional paint and very shiny.

The fuel sat on it for a few hours, or ir was dripping slowly. I had fuel seep on to that spot before and it evaporated and only left a small mark. This time I think it was continuously dripping after it came out.

[Law Grandeur]

i want your car...if its turbo . sucks though, hope you get it fixed

[NightmareCB7]

I never seen that bad before. Ive dripped gas down my CB a few times and did not hurt it even when it was spray painted. I would say take it to a body shop and have them paint match it.

[WilliamW]

i want your car...if its turbo . sucks though, hope you get it fixed

No turbo inlet on the hood = no turbo. lol

I'd see how far the paint was damaged, the only way to do that is to very carefully take the paint down to metal and stop when it's smooth again. You can probably use touch up paint or something similar if you have the right color.

[Skeet Skeet]

Damn what kind of gas have you been putting in that thing?! Nissan is notorious for not having good paint IMO. Ive had a handful that the paint was DONE after 10 years.

[deevergote]

Is it so important to get an answer to your question that you have to post it in OT?

[Law Grandeur]

No turbo inlet on the hood = no turbo. lol

I'd see how far the paint was damaged, the only way to do that is to very carefully take the paint down to metal and stop when it's smooth again. You can probably use touch up paint or something similar if you have the right color.

oh shit you are right! lol

[accordztech]

Is it so important to get an answer to your question that you have to post it in OT?

well it wasnt cb7 related =)

I'd see how far the paint was damaged, the only way to do that is to very carefully take the paint down to metal and stop when it's smooth again. You can probably use touch up paint or something similar if you have the right color.

Oh its bare metal lol

[deevergote]

well it wasnt cb7 related =)

We have a section for that.

[rexload]

You really can't fix that with spray-can paint.

Even if your prep work and spray technique is PERFECT, the "repair" will still be visible in the sun if you do it with a spray can.

Looks like there is no easy way to fix that. Your best bet is to buy a decent compressor and a gun, quality primer and paint, and prep and repaint that whole panel.

[accordztech]

I have those tools, but cant find the color =/

[PR CB7]

that cannot be the original paint...