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Old May 29, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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Take a look at the pic that I've attached and give me some advice on repairing the paint on the Z logo on the strut bar.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 05:51 PM
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I apologize for the low light.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 06:29 PM
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mine did the same thing. if you take that whole section out you can get the z off and i spray painted mine..... its okay. i am thinking of taking it off and filling the areas with bondo and painting or vinyl wrapping it
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Old May 29, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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I think any low-cost fix is going to make it look aftermarket.......which is fine if that's where you're headed. A few bucks and some time could make it look nice. But if you are wanting an OEM look, I'd get a used one like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-03-04-05-350Z-93130-CD000-93130-CD000-OEM-Upper-Strut-Bar-Cover-Silver-/331206492190?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3A350Z&hash=item4d1d72001e&vxp=mtr
Looks to be about $60. By the time you detail out the "Z", strip the old finish, mask and paint with something that might approximate brushed metal......a quick $60 fix may not seem too bad.

Of course, that same part might be available for even less at a local salvage yard or elsewhere.
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Thanks for the advice guys.
I'm going to start looking around for a used one.
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