"Build Thread" Progress on my car, Lots of Pic
03-14-10, 05:49 PM
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Here are some pictures of me Primer-ing my hood 
Dont hate - First Time ever doing anything like this!
03.06.2010 - 4 AM in the Morning - Been working 20Hrs on the car at that time. I was FILTHY - What a great night.
Dont hate - First Time ever doing anything like this!
03.06.2010 - 4 AM in the Morning - Been working 20Hrs on the car at that time. I was FILTHY - What a great night.
03-17-10, 09:45 PM
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spray gun controls
1. top **** at back "fan control" makes the patern wider or narrower. Your paint instructions should give the patern size
2. 2nd **** at back "fluid control" amount of paint to the tip
3. 3td **** at the bottom of handle "droplet size" makes the paint mist drops larger or smaller. smaller size usually giver smother finish. must also reduce the paint to the proper viscosity.
if that is a hvlp gun regulate to about 30# at gun, more with long hose at tank.
keep gun 90' to surface and hold same distance throughout pass . start off edge shoot accross and off other edge.
1. top **** at back "fan control" makes the patern wider or narrower. Your paint instructions should give the patern size
2. 2nd **** at back "fluid control" amount of paint to the tip
3. 3td **** at the bottom of handle "droplet size" makes the paint mist drops larger or smaller. smaller size usually giver smother finish. must also reduce the paint to the proper viscosity.
if that is a hvlp gun regulate to about 30# at gun, more with long hose at tank.
keep gun 90' to surface and hold same distance throughout pass . start off edge shoot accross and off other edge.
03-17-10, 11:04 PM
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spray gun controls
1. top **** at back "fan control" makes the patern wider or narrower. Your paint instructions should give the patern size
2. 2nd **** at back "fluid control" amount of paint to the tip
3. 3td **** at the bottom of handle "droplet size" makes the paint mist drops larger or smaller. smaller size usually giver smother finish. must also reduce the paint to the proper viscosity.
if that is a hvlp gun regulate to about 30# at gun, more with long hose at tank.
keep gun 90' to surface and hold same distance throughout pass . start off edge shoot accross and off other edge.
1. top **** at back "fan control" makes the patern wider or narrower. Your paint instructions should give the patern size
2. 2nd **** at back "fluid control" amount of paint to the tip
3. 3td **** at the bottom of handle "droplet size" makes the paint mist drops larger or smaller. smaller size usually giver smother finish. must also reduce the paint to the proper viscosity.
if that is a hvlp gun regulate to about 30# at gun, more with long hose at tank.
keep gun 90' to surface and hold same distance throughout pass . start off edge shoot accross and off other edge.
03-24-10, 01:27 AM
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***********!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BEFORE FLAMING - THIS BODY WORK IS FAR FROM PROFESSIONAL - AND SHOW CAR WORTHY. THIS IS MY FIRST BUILD AND TAKE THAT INTO CONSIDERATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!********* ************ Thanks
Alright - Tons Of progress
Spent a Day working on my car - Just me - No distractions! it was awesome!!
I wish i could do it more.
So I Received my Water Temperature neck thingy to put in my radiator hose
So Now my gauges are all wired up - All senders working and its awesome. Here are my readings at Idle w/ Electric Radiator fan on. The Car had been running maybe 15 minutes or less.
Water Temp:
Oil Temp:
Oil Pressure:
I am going to be redoing all my wiring soon aswell
Alright - Tons Of progress
Spent a Day working on my car - Just me - No distractions! it was awesome!!
I wish i could do it more.
So I Received my Water Temperature neck thingy to put in my radiator hose
So Now my gauges are all wired up - All senders working and its awesome. Here are my readings at Idle w/ Electric Radiator fan on. The Car had been running maybe 15 minutes or less.
Water Temp:
Oil Temp:
Oil Pressure:
I am going to be redoing all my wiring soon aswell
03-24-10, 01:36 AM
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Than I just continued Work on the body
Replaced the Plastic Trim around the Driver Headlight - Also Installed new Headlight.
Hood Pins Reinstalled
Reinstalled Hood Latch - Dont want people stealin **** from my engine bay
Reinstalled Driver Door Panel
Continued to sand the filler - Lots and Lots of sanding
The Door Moldings are a pain in the assssss
While all the filler was drying I checked to see if there were any exhaust leaks. My car is quiet loud for my taste. I guess it is because when I drove it With no interior it makes it sound a lot louder than it really is.
Can a Header make that huge of a differance in sound? My car had gutted cats already.
So what I did was
Header
Test Pipe (Could increase sound? As I said Gutted cats already)
Than Stock Y pipe and Two Cans.
I guess its just me
Started to mask stuff up for primer
Replaced the Plastic Trim around the Driver Headlight - Also Installed new Headlight.
Hood Pins Reinstalled
Reinstalled Hood Latch - Dont want people stealin **** from my engine bay
Reinstalled Driver Door Panel
Continued to sand the filler - Lots and Lots of sanding
The Door Moldings are a pain in the assssss
While all the filler was drying I checked to see if there were any exhaust leaks. My car is quiet loud for my taste. I guess it is because when I drove it With no interior it makes it sound a lot louder than it really is.
Can a Header make that huge of a differance in sound? My car had gutted cats already.
So what I did was
Header
Test Pipe (Could increase sound? As I said Gutted cats already)
Than Stock Y pipe and Two Cans.
I guess its just me
Started to mask stuff up for primer
03-24-10, 01:40 AM
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I KNow this is not Professional at ALL - This is my first build and it is far from perfect!!!
I am really shocked that I have made it turn out so good (in my opinion). I thought it would look like ****. But I accually really like it.
The next day :
Went to bed that morning 4Am or so - Work up at around 10am - Pulled her out of the garage and started snapping pics. yes I realized i missed a couple spots on the rear bumper - Dont grill me on that one hahah
I am really shocked that I have made it turn out so good (in my opinion). I thought it would look like ****. But I accually really like it.
The next day :
Went to bed that morning 4Am or so - Work up at around 10am - Pulled her out of the garage and started snapping pics. yes I realized i missed a couple spots on the rear bumper - Dont grill me on that one hahah
03-24-10, 01:45 AM
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Tucked back away in the garage - Were she sleeps till next time
This is awesome - When i stated this project - There were no tools on this work bench Now Look at it.
As we all know, The project never ends - There will always be something to do to these cars
I still need:
Paint
Black Interior - Racing seats aswell
new steering wheel
5 lug Swap
new wheels and tires
Turbo 2 swap
SOO many things!
03-24-10, 03:42 AM
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Banned. I got OWNED!!!
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looking damn good my man! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE WEAR A ******* RESPIRATOR!!! I will mail you one right now if you dont have one or cant afford one.. Seriously i have been doing this for years and my biggest regret in life is not taking the steps to be safe when i first started.. IT WILL CATCH UP WITH YOU!!!
Sorry, had to lecture, i hate to see somone throw thier life away, ****, meth is more forgiving than painting!!! (i suggest the 3m or survivor air full mask, its cheap and safe as it gets besides fresh air)...
Otherwise i love the way its going, cant wait to see color on it!!!
Sorry, had to lecture, i hate to see somone throw thier life away, ****, meth is more forgiving than painting!!! (i suggest the 3m or survivor air full mask, its cheap and safe as it gets besides fresh air)...
Otherwise i love the way its going, cant wait to see color on it!!!
03-24-10, 01:46 PM
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I wasnt bashing my work I know the Imperfections in the car that you cant see in the photos.
So i was saying if really if anybody noticed anything not to start flaming about it.
Mask was worn when i sprayed this last primer
pdx - Redoing the wireing is already on my list.
03-24-10, 11:00 PM
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Looks Good My prodjuct has been 7 years in progress
helpfull hint
let primer and filler dry for at least a month in a warm/ hot area to shrink the filler/primer. Shoot guide coat ' thin coat contrast primer and block sand to find 'low spots' correct spots reprimer , let dry month and block sand if ok use color.
helpfull hint
let primer and filler dry for at least a month in a warm/ hot area to shrink the filler/primer. Shoot guide coat ' thin coat contrast primer and block sand to find 'low spots' correct spots reprimer , let dry month and block sand if ok use color.
03-28-10, 12:56 AM
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Hey all - More Updates!
I Picked up an S5 Wing - Installed and it looks really nice!
installed Passenger seat and seat belt thingy
Put on my MazdaSpeed belt pad things
And Installed my 17inch Enkies
Pics pics pics
I Picked up an S5 Wing - Installed and it looks really nice!
installed Passenger seat and seat belt thingy
Put on my MazdaSpeed belt pad things
And Installed my 17inch Enkies
Pics pics pics
