Brismo7

iTrader: (2)

ok i finished the painting of the trim. just a heads up, in some of the pics, it looks like when i took the tape off, it looks like i took paint off. but i didnt. its just the glue from the tape. so i can say, the final product looks better in person than in these photos. also my car needs a paint job. especially on the roof, and the big scrape on the hood. ON to the pictures!

the problem area:

problem area fixed:

here is the whole car prepped:

windsheild wiper before:

and wipers after:

drivers side:

passenger side:

and the whole shot:


for as much work that i put into prep. prolly about an hour or so over 2 days, it only took about 1 1/2 minutes to carefully rip off all the newspaper. lol. its like months dating a girl, waiting anxiously, trying to get into her pants for that 2 minutes of joy. i mean countless hours of joy. lol

also i was wondering if anyone here has deleted the drip panel? i bet with the drip panel removed, it will give that extra sexy look that no one can tell, until told.(try saying that 3 times fast. lol)


~Steve

Paradox

iTrader: (1)

lookin' good man. i just painted the exact opposite area's rattle can stylin' and it came out great. i'll be doing my trim soon.

satoacs

any suggestions for rusted polished/chrom trim in the same place?

dbragg

iTrader: (7)

i need to do this. what kind of paint would be the best? also, if its slightly rusted wouldnt it need to be sanded down or sprayed with a rust converter(or whatever its called) first

trochoid

iTrader: (6)

The trim is all stainless steel, it should not be rusting. If it is, look for where it's coming from, it's not the trim.

dbragg

iTrader: (7)

well when i was referring to the rust i have the same problem with my dailey driver(94 accord). the paint is chipped off and these very very slighty surface rust

trochoid

iTrader: (6)

Ah, it's a Honda. Sand it smooth, use an etching primer, then paint with a single stage polyurethane.

dbragg

iTrader: (7)

yeah, i hate driving a honda. its slow, handles horrriibbllyy, and its FWD..uugghh. oh well, the upside is the better gas mileage and the more room. thanks trochid, ill have to look into that. i should be able to get etching primer and the ppolyurethane at any auto parts store right? sorry, i havent had much experience with painting. thanks

trochoid

iTrader: (6)

Try your local autobody paint supplier. The etching primer can be had in a rattle can, the poly may need to be mixed and sprayed with a gun. The may, however, be able to put the poly in a rattle can for you, just pick the color and gloss that you want.