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ptatohed's "exterior decorating" (pics) [part 2 in a series]
Some of you may remember my "interior decorating" thread a little over 2 years ago. If not, here is a link to the interior thread.
But, this thread is in regards to my recent exterior modifications on my '99. In late March my brother who works in the auto body industry flew out to CA and did the following modifications for me. I helped where I could but my brother did most of the work. The Wizard was at my house almost every night helping as well. We did all the work in my garage. I'll list everything textually and then I will post pics. All exterior modifications: - Complete, new paint job. OEM paint color Icelandic Pearl White (available only in '99). - Stillen '97-'99 front lip. - Ionic side skirts. We modified them slightly to round out the angle point toward the front of the skirt. - Ionic one-piece '97-'99 rear ground effect modified to be filled in flush (no wave) on the back end. - Removed vertical slats and license plate holder section from the OEM front bumper. - Mirrors painted all body color. - Shaved door guards, all four doors. - Painted the black ring around the SE door handles body color. - Filled in/shaved the line that goes completely around our car except on the front-most portion of the front bumper where we did a smooth transition. - Shaved antenna - Shaved trunk keyhole - Shaved windshield squirters. - 4th generation Toyota Supra turbo hood scoop (available only on European Supras). - One piece headlights - Sarona grill (version 2) - '95 trunk conversion (I know, I am probably the only person in history to go backward) with the "wave" filled in. - Custom Enterprise diamond/euro red clear taillights. - Body color license plate frame. - All new SE window trim. - I think I am leaning toward not installing it but we chopped off the inner two legs of a C.E. "Type II" spoiler. - Again, I am thinking twice about installing it but we painted a Zendar roof-mount antenna body color. http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211357892 http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211357942 http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211358065 http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211358096 |
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http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211361307
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211361504 http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211361547 http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211361583 http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211361633 O.k., it's after 2 am. I'll post more pics later. Good night. |
O.k., sorry about that guys. I was on vacation and away from a 'puter. Here are more pictures:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211692317 http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211692480 http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211692516 http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211692580 http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/...g?t=1211692613 |
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Not bad for a DIY. Might want to think about some long sleeved shirts and gloves for welding, though.
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looks good. I have heard that the painted door handle trim (that black stuff) can peel over time. Did you take any steps to prevent this.
Also shaved antenna ftw. Interesting look with the 95-6 trunk filled and the ce lights. Rather unique. I'm sure your going to start something here.... the rear bumper looks really good and so do the doors. +1. I was wondering if you thought of filling the seem between the bumper and the ionic one peice. That's a lot of work and props to you for pulling it off... The satisfaction of a job well done must be very rewarding for you. |
wow thats alot of work but it def looks like it paid off. 95/6 red clears ftw too! I also like the one piece rear skirt over the two piece ones. Over all very nice, Im very jealous but I would have gone black with black housing r34 headlights :). I also would have used the 95/6 front grille cause imo its the best grille for a maxima.
oh ya, love the hood scoop too, it gives the front a very aggressive look but its not too huge that it just looks dumb. btw, put the spoiler on! |
Wow talk about some decorating. Looks good, I love the color!
How long did the whole exterior take? I vote for a spoiler on the trunk, either the modified one or an oem one. Are you keeping the R34 headlights as they are or planning a retro? From what I have read the output is terrible. They look great tho! |
this is cool
how will you get the trunk open without the keyhole? the electronic opener only? yea i agree the scoop looks good. i think you need 18" wheels tho, but thats just me. nice job overall. |
Wow very nice man
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very nice. i like everything thing except the hood scoop but thats just me
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wow I like the shaving but I dont really like the rear and side skirts. JMO.
nice work man. |
good stuff. lots of attention to detail.
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Wow damn . I like how clean it is. I may be doing that soon. I was thinking about molding my sideskirts also but man i dont want the pain in the arse.
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very good look man. You do need some larger wheels though
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wow, ya ride came out fawkin hott. I cant believe u actually did dat at ya home. propz to u
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Originally Posted by ROCKART
(Post 6419442)
this is cool
how will you get the trunk open without the keyhole? the electronic opener only? That's how I have opened mine for 3 years with a painted keyhole. |
Originally Posted by kzoosho
(Post 6419967)
Wow damn . I like how clean it is. I may be doing that soon. I was thinking about molding my sideskirts also but man i dont want the pain in the arse.
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Looks Good Bro!!!
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not bad, waiting for the rest of the pics
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props on doing this! can't wait to see it finished
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Good job man, i just got my trunk and the trunk lock shaved and the whole car painted black again!
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what kind of $$$$ are we talking bout here? i need to fix my fenders and hood so i was looking to get a lip kit and one piece headlights and shave b4 the paint. wat was ur total? well so far anyways because we never stop do we? :)
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Pimp-a-lishious!
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Thanks for the compliments guys. I finished adding more pictures, starting with post #8 above. I was away from a computer so I couldn't do it until now. I have more pictures but I ran out of "reserved" space. But I could add some more if you guys want. But they are basically just pictures of re-assembly and body kit installation. Again, thanks for the comments (positive or negative).
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Well I don't like the look of the painted mirrors or door handle moldings. Everything else looks good especially the rear end. I would have also shaved the bumper lights and had the door pillars body color.
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Originally Posted by pmohr
(Post 6419308)
Not bad for a DIY. Might want to think about some long sleeved shirts and gloves for welding, though.
Originally Posted by JSMax
(Post 6419309)
looks good. I have heard that the painted door handle trim (that black stuff) can peel over time. Did you take any steps to prevent this.
Also shaved antenna ftw. Interesting look with the 95-6 trunk filled and the ce lights. Rather unique. I'm sure your going to start something here.... the rear bumper looks really good and so do the doors. +1. I was wondering if you thought of filling the seem between the bumper and the ionic one peice. That's a lot of work and props to you for pulling it off... The satisfaction of a job well done must be very rewarding for you.
Originally Posted by black_maxed95
(Post 6419359)
wow thats alot of work but it def looks like it paid off. 95/6 red clears ftw too! I also like the one piece rear skirt over the two piece ones. Over all very nice, Im very jealous but I would have gone black with black housing r34 headlights :). I also would have used the 95/6 front grille cause imo its the best grille for a maxima.
oh ya, love the hood scoop too, it gives the front a very aggressive look but its not too huge that it just looks dumb. btw, put the spoiler on! |
Originally Posted by pavelsmax
(Post 6419371)
Wow talk about some decorating. Looks good, I love the color!
How long did the whole exterior take? I vote for a spoiler on the trunk, either the modified one or an oem one. Are you keeping the R34 headlights as they are or planning a retro? From what I have read the output is terrible. They look great tho! Spoiler, huh? Mmmmm... not sure. I don't want the added weight and I'm trying to go for the clean look. Yeah, the output of the headlights is bad. I don't drive the car much at night. For now, I'm just going to stick in the best PIAA bulbs I can in the headlights and fog lights and live with it.
Originally Posted by ROCKART
(Post 6419442)
this is cool
how will you get the trunk open without the keyhole? the electronic opener only? yea i agree the scoop looks good. i think you need 18" wheels tho, but thats just me. nice job overall. No, sorry. I chose 17" for a reason. 13.7lb each baby!
Originally Posted by fat_kid
(Post 6419916)
very nice. i like everything thing except the hood scoop but thats just me
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Originally Posted by hot_wax_tree
(Post 6419948)
wow I like the shaving but I dont really like the rear and side skirts. JMO.
nice work man.
Originally Posted by kzoosho
(Post 6419967)
Wow damn . I like how clean it is. I may be doing that soon. I was thinking about molding my sideskirts also but man i dont want the pain in the arse.
Originally Posted by liqidvenom
(Post 6420005)
very good look man. You do need some larger wheels though
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Originally Posted by JeremiahMaximaSE
(Post 6420558)
Looks Good Bro!!!
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6...aximasemk4.jpg
Originally Posted by gtr_rider
(Post 6421014)
not bad, waiting for the rest of the pics
Originally Posted by g4nismo
(Post 6421113)
props on doing this! can't wait to see it finished
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Originally Posted by khantalha
(Post 6421274)
Good job man, i just got my trunk and the trunk lock shaved and the whole car painted black again!
Originally Posted by arrocha87
(Post 6423512)
what kind of $$$$ are we talking bout here? i need to fix my fenders and hood so i was looking to get a lip kit and one piece headlights and shave b4 the paint. wat was ur total? well so far anyways because we never stop do we? :)
Originally Posted by fanaticrockford
(Post 6427446)
Well I don't like the look of the painted mirrors or door handle moldings. Everything else looks good especially the rear end. I would have also shaved the bumper lights and had the door pillars body color.
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wow! that's some crazy DIY stuff right there! can you help me repaint my bumper and lip too? :)
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wanna come over and do my car? haha looks good
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