DMNDSTAR87 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) some progress last couple weeks---got all my parts painted except for my engine crossmember(ran out of candy red )the stuff that looks like bare metal is actually por15 metal mask---it looks just like bare metal but has the durability and rust preventive qualities as regular por15---awesome stuff---gig outREAR WHEELWELL half strippedhttp://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC00793.jpgPRIMEDhttp://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC00803.jpgSILVER BASEhttp://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC00805.jpgPAINT/CLEARhttp://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC00807.jpgPARTS PAINTEDhttp://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC00801.jpgGIG OUT Edited May 7, 2012 by DMNDSTAR87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Is that rattle can paint or is that paint done with a spray gun that paint looks really good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) Is that rattle can paint or is that paint done with a spray gun that paint looks really good?Spray gun ---I honestly had a few different red candy colors around the house from old projects and mixed and matched a few different combos of the reds and came up with what u see on my engine and suspension----but now i have to buy another quart of silver base witch is no big deal but I have to buy 3 different qts of red candy and I will only use about 6 oz. of each to finish ----With the extra paint I may paint my wheels as the clearcoat is starting to peel in a few spots thxgig out Edited May 8, 2012 by DMNDSTAR87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Spray gun ---I honestly had a few different red candy colors around the house from old projects and mixed and matched a few different combos of the reds and came up with what u see on my engine and suspension----but now i have to buy another quart of silver base witch is no big deal but I have to buy 3 different qts of red candy and I will only use about 6 oz. of each to finish ----With the extra paint I may paint my wheels as the clearcoat is starting to peel in a few spots thxgig outWhat type of spray gun do you use for primer and painting also compressor type looking to purchase as well for the home garage? I just realized you painted the tokico shocks. looking good how long will you say that paint is gonna last on those pieces on the suspension looks like might be a lot of repainting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 What type of spray gun do you use for primer and painting also compressor type looking to purchase as well for the home garage? I just realized you painted the tokico shocks. looking good how long will you say that paint is gonna last on those pieces on the suspension looks like might be a lot of repainting?I use an old devilbis GFG for primer----I have been useing some new guns on the basecoat and clearcoat--Iwata Supernova--These guns laydown paint flat,wide spray pattern and the basecoat gun atomizes the fine metallics like no other gun I have ever used---perfect for the candies Im putting on my parts---I got an old ingersol rand compressor that I bought for home use from Costco like 20yrs ago and its still kickin'--3.3hp--30gl tank----Honestly the compressor probably wont last my build---running cutoff wheels and such are keeping the thing running constantly and given its age its on its way out IMO.As far as durability its the same paint/clearcoat(urethane) as whats on the body of all newer cars---If it was a daily driver it would be hard to keep mint but I only average about 1500miles per year and dont even drive in the rain so it should last--- gig out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I'm gonna look in to purchasing some paint and primer guns and get in some practice.I don't know anything about painting but i'm gonna learn.How long have ya been at it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I'm gonna look in to purchasing some paint and primer guns and get in some practice.I don't know anything about painting but i'm gonna learn.How long have ya been at it?Since my first year of highschool in 1986--soo 26yrs----yikes im feeling old now---lolgig out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natallica Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Lookin' sweet man! -N8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHARDmitsu. Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Great job Greg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigpen Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Looks great! NIce Job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Looks great! NIce JobOnly somebody from Maine would have a vehicle like that----lol that thing is freakin' bad arse--love it--kudos bro-motor?thxgig out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Looks great! NIce JobWhere's the ladder to get in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) Well my parts are showing up bit by bit---Got plates? I was gonna paint em but I think the polished alum and the red strutbar brace play nice together--gig outhttp://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC00823.jpg Edited May 15, 2012 by DMNDSTAR87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Got everything painted----all my bushings should be here this week and i can atleast get the front suspension back together---been a little nervous with just my jack holding up my motor---lol--here is the latest bach of painted parts---while the car is down I pulled all my hardpipes,some brackets,wipermotor,alternator and resprayed everything that needed it and decided to make everthing red---gig outhttp://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC00856.jpg Edited May 28, 2012 by DMNDSTAR87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Wow that's going to look amazing when it gets all put back together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 need an apprentice looking good nice work? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Wow that's going to look amazing when it gets all put back together!ty much----been a ton of sanding and painting and thats only one side---lolgig out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 need an apprentice looking good nice work? LOLI will teach anybody anything I know if they want(and have the time) but the problem is most people want to be an expert right away and get discouraged when that does not happen---I have put on several paint clinics over the years and learned that the best person to teach about paint is the guy who has very litte experience or never done it before---IF u lived closer I would say stop by---gig out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Got my crossmember and mounts back in----i am hopeing to atleast get drivers front complete this weekend---gig outhttp://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC00857.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 well been working alot some time has been my enemy---got the caliper and caliper bracket to put on and the front is done---- did an ABS delete while she was down--really cleans up the engine bay---thx for lookinghttp://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC00891-1.jpg?t=1340984217 http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC00888.jpg?t=1340984259 http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC00897.jpg?t=1340984308 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Still looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Finally got the drivers front complete---stainless brakelines from caliper to master---also got the passengerside front pulled out---had my idler arm in there just to check fitment of all the new steering components so just pull it back out so i can start the stripping of the wheelwell--I feel like I am getting somewhere now---gig outhttp://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC01061.jpg?t=1342360274http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC01050.jpg?t=1342360186 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Really coming together nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 got the rear drivers side stripped/seam sealed and primed----paint tonite and then some assembly this weekend----then start stripping drivers side wells--thx for lookinggig outhttp://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC01072.jpg?t=1343767157http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC01070.jpg?t=1343767128gig out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 well i put my car dolly to good use-----spun car around all by my lonesome----now time to attack passenger side---gig out http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC01099.jpg?t=1345132830http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC01100.jpg?t=1345132798http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC01101.jpg?t=1345132787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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