Boot Strip

[Ceejay29]

Hi Guys,

 

I have began stripping the boot area and exposing bare metal etc. This sealant that Nissan appear to apply with their feet, I presume it is sealing the marriage of panels? Looks awful and would like to tidy it up (along with the mess the sound-deadening materials has left behind) but am concerned about its function and how to approach it. A suitable link is provided below illustrating what I am referring to.

 

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/48146-stripped-the-rear-boot-area-out-pics/page__st__20

 

Also, does anybody have an image of their 'stripped' boot, as I am trying to establish a suitable point of where I can introduce the interior again.....ie what plastic trims to retain etc as I do not want to gut the whole car.

 

Thank you.

[Ceejay29]

Decent progress today, carefully removed the carpet, artificial floor, all tools and began with the tar gunk remover.

 

 

It was all pretty therapeutic, well at least until I reached the tar sound deadening on the arches . This stuff is a nightmare!! I think I will try a quick freeze spray in an attempt to clean up this area, extremely awkward. Apparently it has similar qualities to dry ice.

 

 

 

I had a quick go at polishing whilst waiting for the tar gunk remover to soak in. Decided to practice on the tow hook in order to establish which tools I can use for the plenum. Five minutes with this beast and the result was this!!

 

 

Before

 

After

 

Just need to source the correct pads and I could be on to a winner

[Massey]

Looking good! I've been thinking about doing this as I think the 350z is way too heavy and would be improved all round by a bit of weight loss.

Has cabin noise increased much with everything stripped out?