Michael's (AWSM66) latest Maxima work pics
04-23-2009, 07:50 PM
#1
Michael's (AWSM66) latest Maxima work pics
Hey guys been gone for a while...just don't have time for message boards now a days. I have had a good friend of mine's Maxima for a while (way to long) to paint and I finally got around to getting it painted for him.
The color is Nissan Silverstone. I really like how it turned out (I know Randy will like the color).
Well on with the pics...the lighting wasnt the best for pics of this color but I wanted to snap some before David left with it.
The color is Nissan Silverstone. I really like how it turned out (I know Randy will like the color).
Well on with the pics...the lighting wasnt the best for pics of this color but I wanted to snap some before David left with it.
04-23-2009, 08:27 PM
#6
Pride...gotta show off my work. Do not worry I will go back to hiding.
Last edited by Michael; 04-23-2009 at 08:32 PM.
BRAVO! You just need to paint mine now! lol 
04-24-2009, 02:46 AM
#10
Thanks everyone for the comments.
Oh and I forgot to mention (and show) that since its a color change (was black) I painted the door and trunk jambs:
as well as the underside of the trunk and inside of the doors:
The only thing I didn't paint was the underside of the hood and engine bay because I didn't want to fool with that but since its black its not a big deal.
04-24-2009, 06:09 AM
#12
Alright, nice to see you back on the scene (kind of haha) and awesome work there
Are those UK's or one of your self-tinted corners?
Ive been meaning to shoot a few questions your way lately... best to go through a forum PM or email etc?
Are those UK's or one of your self-tinted corners?
Ive been meaning to shoot a few questions your way lately... best to go through a forum PM or email etc?
04-24-2009, 07:36 AM
#15
haha...those aren't screws they are rivets with a washer on the back so it doesn't pull through. They are recessed slightly and when painted will not be noticed. I hate how the Stillen lip pulls away from the bumper on that corner so I rivet it...little touch up paint and you will not notice the rivets.
My eyes must be going...the trunk looks pretty straight to me when I go outside and look at it. Seam from side to side is correct all the way up. Maybe its the lighting and shadow in the pic
it doesn't have the supports on it either in that pic so it may be sitting lower than usual. I will take my ruler out and check before he goes 
Only two things...you must be getting soft in your old age lol
Its not perfect after all I am no pro but it was free (he paid for supplies). I did get to use a nice paint booth to paint the body though. Was glad I didn't have to sand a lot of dust nibs out this time.
Thats my original Type 2 I bought straight from Stillen in 02 (or whenever...cant remember but know its been a long time) or so...first time its been painted lol. I sold it to David a while back but we are just now putting it on the car.
Last edited by Michael; 04-24-2009 at 09:39 AM.
04-24-2009, 08:22 AM
#16
email is best.
I believe it is. It looks much brighter in the pics because of the time of day and it was a nice sunny day.
haha...those aren't screws they are rivets with a washer on the back so it doesn't pull through. They are recessed slightly and when painted will not be noticed. I hate how the Stillen lip pulls away from the bumper on that corner so I rivet it...little touch up paint and you will not notice the rivets.
My eyes must be going...the trunk looks pretty straight to me when I go outside and look at it. Seam from side to side is correct all the way up. Maybe its the lighting and shadow in the pic it doesn't have the supports on it either in that pic so it may be sitting lower than usual. I will take my ruler out and check before he goes
Only two things...you must be getting soft in your old age lol
Its not perfect after all I am no pro but it was free (he paid for supplies). I did get to use a nice paint booth to paint the body though. Was glad I didn't have to sand a lot of dust nibs out this time.
Thats my original Type 2 I bought straight from Stillen in 02 (or whenever...cant remember but know its been a long time) or so...first time its been painted lol. I sold it to David a while back but we are just now putting it on the car.
I believe it is. It looks much brighter in the pics because of the time of day and it was a nice sunny day.
haha...those aren't screws they are rivets with a washer on the back so it doesn't pull through. They are recessed slightly and when painted will not be noticed. I hate how the Stillen lip pulls away from the bumper on that corner so I rivet it...little touch up paint and you will not notice the rivets.
My eyes must be going...the trunk looks pretty straight to me when I go outside and look at it. Seam from side to side is correct all the way up. Maybe its the lighting and shadow in the pic
it doesn't have the supports on it either in that pic so it may be sitting lower than usual. I will take my ruler out and check before he goes Only two things...you must be getting soft in your old age lol
Its not perfect after all I am no pro but it was free (he paid for supplies). I did get to use a nice paint booth to paint the body though. Was glad I didn't have to sand a lot of dust nibs out this time.
Thats my original Type 2 I bought straight from Stillen in 02 (or whenever...cant remember but know its been a long time) or so...first time its been painted lol. I sold it to David a while back but we are just now putting it on the car.
a booth REALLY helps on keeping it clean.
counter sink the rivets and throw some duramix on it so it'll be totally hidden. that's what was done on my lip too.
1/2 the people here probably don't even know about the type 2 wing. we're both getting old.
04-24-2009, 09:38 AM
#17
either that or you're just getting better at painting.
a booth REALLY helps on keeping it clean.
counter sink the rivets and throw some duramix on it so it'll be totally hidden. that's what was done on my lip too.
1/2 the people here probably don't even know about the type 2 wing. we're both getting old.
a booth REALLY helps on keeping it clean.
counter sink the rivets and throw some duramix on it so it'll be totally hidden. that's what was done on my lip too.
1/2 the people here probably don't even know about the type 2 wing. we're both getting old.
04-24-2009, 12:37 PM
#18
Too bad our cars are getting old and no one makes anything for them. I have one of those spoilers, but the LEDs are messed up and I never bothered to fix them. I offered it up when I tried to sell my car before, but I guess that wasn't enough incentive to overcome the high price I wanted.
04-24-2009, 02:28 PM
#20
with the kit and the color and the similar style of headlights/corners... am i crazy to say that pic 4 in post 1 almost looks like one of these upon first glance? it's caught me about 5 times and i already know it's a maxima haha
the only thing i would change about that car would be to move that emblem off the mesh so that it's sticking up about an inch. but that's the only thing i would change.
but ah..... if you got enough serious offers, how willing would you be to do painting semi-professionally? My max needs new paint, and i'm planning on getting a Z31 later in the year which for its age, will probably need new paint too.. i know you're a long distance away but if i have the cash (if i get the job i'm trying to get, i would) i wouldn't mind driving it there they flying home, flying back to pick it up when you finished.
the only thing i would change about that car would be to move that emblem off the mesh so that it's sticking up about an inch. but that's the only thing i would change.
but ah..... if you got enough serious offers, how willing would you be to do painting semi-professionally? My max needs new paint, and i'm planning on getting a Z31 later in the year which for its age, will probably need new paint too.. i know you're a long distance away but if i have the cash (if i get the job i'm trying to get, i would) i wouldn't mind driving it there they flying home, flying back to pick it up when you finished.
Last edited by CapedCadaver; 04-24-2009 at 02:33 PM.
04-24-2009, 08:02 PM
#23
but ah..... if you got enough serious offers, how willing would you be to do painting semi-professionally? My max needs new paint, and i'm planning on getting a Z31 later in the year which for its age, will probably need new paint too.. i know you're a long distance away but if i have the cash (if i get the job i'm trying to get, i would) i wouldn't mind driving it there they flying home, flying back to pick it up when you finished.
Thanks, not sure I understand what you are talking about. During the body work process I do all my sanding dry so I don't have any rusting or filler problems. I used BC/CC urethane paint which is not like Lacquer paint. When you use Lacquer a lot of the pro's would sand between coats for a slick show car finish. If that is what you mean it doesn't apply to urethane BC/CC.
Now if you mean after I painted it...I had a little more orange peel on this job than usual (just couldn't get my gun adjusted right for some reason). So I did sand and buff it. I used 1500 trizact on a DA wet then 3000 trizact on a DA wet then buff. I didnt sand it completely show car flat since its a daily driver and a FL car so I wanted to leave as much clear on it as possible. It still has a very slight orange peel to it but far less than brand new vehicles. Its got a great shine and reflection though.
04-25-2009, 06:25 AM
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That would make 3 of us DanNY. i remember when Michael first bought this wing.
04-26-2009, 06:20 AM
#28
thanks, He is a .org member but he doesnt post much. He has been a member since 5/03 and only has 117 posts. He was on the other board more often than here. He is portdave.
Thanks, love the vette.
Thanks, love the vette.
04-26-2009, 08:43 AM
#29
car looks hot man nice job. I paint cars for a living and by the looks of it you know what your doing. Nice prepping and taping up the door jambs and stuff. I know it is alot of work just to get a car of this age to the point of putting on paint. I use BASF Lacquer paint at work so im not too familier with the urethane but it looks HAWT noen the less not a bad color choice either!
04-26-2009, 06:53 PM
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As always - great work Michael. Nice to finally see pics up. This car has so much potential to be a stunner. I am always amazed by the quality of work you have been able to achieve without a traditional spray booth.
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