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inferno
08-21-2006, 07:12 PM
ok here you guys go. the trunk and hood will be done tomorrow im going to wet sand one last time then polish it to see how it comes out if not good enough for me then i will clear coat it and this is all done with..........................A FOAM ROLLER!!!!!!

shaved antenna and trunk lock and line
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/inferno6685/engine001-1.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/inferno6685/engine002-1.jpg

sanded down after first few coats
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/inferno6685/engine021.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/inferno6685/engine023.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/inferno6685/engine022.jpg

in the rain
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/inferno6685/engine018.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/inferno6685/engine016.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/inferno6685/engine015.jpg

last coat

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/inferno6685/engine026.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/inferno6685/engine028.jpg


im going to be removing the rear bumper so i can paint inside. its been a pita painting outside cause of all the lil flys and shit getting on the wet paint. and my garage is full :(
Vhrus
08-22-2006, 04:59 AM
I read something about a guy who painted all his cars that way and he gave quite detailed directions on how he did it, are you following that (I dont remember where I saw it, was in some forum) or doing your own idea?
What type of paint are you using with the foam roller?

Either way I really wanted to see the results, and hear how it worked out for someone else!

Hard to tell from those picks cause it looks like its raining or something, but looks good so far!
ga5speed02
08-22-2006, 07:57 AM
Gabe that is looking awesome! keep it up. way to shave :mike:
'96GAGT
08-22-2006, 08:01 AM
I don't think I ever quite remember why you quit driving it. Your AVA info says you drive the impala? What's the deal? Either way looks good.
ManktheTank19
08-22-2006, 08:37 AM
I wanna shave my attena and trunk lock :)

Great job
inferno
08-22-2006, 08:53 AM
the ga died on me. im still working on getting it running correctly. but since its there i figured ill still mod it up. this car will be painted 2tone.

Vhrus- i first learned about this method in a truckin mag. then got back into after reading a forum about it some guy with a charger.

im using rustolem enamel paint thinned with mineral spirits
a few pics were taken while it was raining. ill take more tonight after i went sand and polsih it up
Big Joe
08-22-2006, 10:16 AM
Originally posted by inferno


Vhrus- i first learned about this method in a truckin mag. then got back into after reading a forum about it some guy with a charger.



From what I saw in pictures that charger looked awsome too. Im glad someone on here is actually trying it thats great. Keep us updated on this.
inferno
08-22-2006, 10:51 AM
lol im suprised no one mentioned my missing mirror. lol or the missing headlight :) and the dirver mirror that brownish
Vhrus
08-22-2006, 11:50 AM
Originally posted by inferno

then got back into after reading a forum about it some guy with a charger.
im using rustolem enamel paint thinned with mineral spirits
Thats the one im thinking of, I can't wait to see how it turns out after a wetsand/polish!!!

Oh and btw whats up with the missing pass side mirror/headlight and the brownish drivers side mirror??:lol:
inferno
08-22-2006, 02:58 PM
lol glad you asked. the pass headlight is missing because i removed the angel eyes for my quad tail light project on the impala.

mirror is missing because there was a bee hive in it since it was sitting for so long.

driver side mirror is brown cause i burnt it will killing bees. lol

tonight it might rain but i should be good enough to wetsand and polish if im quick enough
Vhrus
08-22-2006, 06:52 PM
rain..... "wet"sand..... I say make a poncho out of a garbage bag, grab your sand paper, and wait for the rain!!!
GreenGA98
08-22-2006, 10:46 PM
might wanna fix that front liscence plate while u are at it:lol:

or just remove it
ga5speed02
08-23-2006, 06:48 AM
Gabe do you have a copy of that artical on the Charger. Im interested in learning about this
levey
08-23-2006, 07:04 AM
It's a long read. But here ya go.

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=2331682&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1
ga5speed02
08-23-2006, 07:48 AM
thanks bro
inferno
08-23-2006, 02:25 PM
yup thats the one


i didnt get much sanding done last night. my gf was complaining that i dont spend enough time with her yada yada. so ill sand it tonight and polish it. might also remove the bumpers i have like 4 left on the front that i cant get to cause they are in a horrible position im hopping the rear is easier
ga5speed02
08-23-2006, 02:41 PM
well gabe its lookin good
inferno
08-23-2006, 05:13 PM
i love the shaved rear end look. im so happy that i got rid of everything. the trunk is sanded im moving onto the hood now and removing bumpers.
ManktheTank19
08-23-2006, 05:31 PM
You should do my trunk ;)
inferno
08-23-2006, 08:04 PM
lol ok dan your not too far from me.


well i didnt finish my hood. i figured id remove my rear bumper before it got dark. and after doing so i found some rust spot that i will have to take car of before i move any further.

im still stuck on the 2 ton i want the 2 bumpers in grey so i may just do a top and bottom thing
GTSpeeder
08-23-2006, 11:18 PM
Those mirrors r tight! Did you buy them that way or did you mod them yourselves? I really want 'em. Nice job btw. You don't see too many black GAs like ours.
inferno
08-24-2006, 09:22 AM
Originally posted by GTSpeeder
Those mirrors r tight! Did you buy them that way or did you mod them yourselves? I really want 'em. Nice job btw. You don't see too many black GAs like ours.

lol i got m3 mirrors for the car that i have to repaint and put on. my car will be black and grey so hopfully it will still stand out like it did before
Vhrus
08-26-2006, 03:22 AM
still waiting on those pics to see how it turned out..........
inferno
08-26-2006, 05:02 PM
well i never polished it. lol its been sanded i kinda wanna get it all done at once. i have the rear off and thats getting painted im trying something diff with that.

but i dont think i will be getting a nice shine after i polish the trunk and hood tho. or even a dull one. this project is more difficult then i thought it would be. but i guess it would help if i worked on it more.

im going to be pushing this project this week and try to get it done for next weekend. i will keep you posted