Body kit, body kit, paint me a body kit.
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I'm nutty for Nissans
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Body kit, body kit, paint me a body kit.
After who knows how many years being in storage I pulled my Stillen kit out. So far I got the rears and front cleaned, prepped and painted.
Hand sanding the crap old paint was a bit of a chore. The front lip has so many curves. I used various sized sockets to help sand the concave areas.
I had color matched paint made up at NAPA. Costs about $27 for an aerosol can. I used adhesion promoter primer first, a zillion coats of paint, then lots of clear.
No great pics yet. I'll be letting them dry more before I mess with them too much. I'm not sure if I will wet sand the orange peel out or not.
I'd say the whole job will take 4 cans of color.
Woof! Look at that **** poor job I did.
Hand sanding the crap old paint was a bit of a chore. The front lip has so many curves. I used various sized sockets to help sand the concave areas.
I had color matched paint made up at NAPA. Costs about $27 for an aerosol can. I used adhesion promoter primer first, a zillion coats of paint, then lots of clear.
No great pics yet. I'll be letting them dry more before I mess with them too much. I'm not sure if I will wet sand the orange peel out or not.
I'd say the whole job will take 4 cans of color.
Woof! Look at that **** poor job I did.
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These came off a 97 I parted out. I'd guess they are from the early 2000's. My lights are far from perfect, they have 160k miles and are a bit yellow and hazy. I have a brand new set of clear bumper lights and they looked way out of place.
#6
So JS..... I haz a HUGE jealousy about two things....
First, that GARAGE! All that space and brightness! HUGE KUDOS!
And second... That beautiful specimen of an SE-L. You've transformed it to way better than when it left the dealer. Just BEAUTIFUL (and almost old enough to drink, LOL)
You have to admit the Sterling Mist, when in that condition, really brings a classy dimensional look! BRAVO!
Maybe this can help... You probably already know there are plain primers and also self leveling primers that fill minor differences so sanding gets to perfectly smooth much easier (most of the time)
First, that GARAGE! All that space and brightness! HUGE KUDOS!
And second... That beautiful specimen of an SE-L. You've transformed it to way better than when it left the dealer. Just BEAUTIFUL (and almost old enough to drink, LOL)
You have to admit the Sterling Mist, when in that condition, really brings a classy dimensional look! BRAVO!
Maybe this can help... You probably already know there are plain primers and also self leveling primers that fill minor differences so sanding gets to perfectly smooth much easier (most of the time)
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#7
nice job dude !! looking great !!, u get over spray on anything u didnt want?? and u said a zillion coats, but for real like 5 coats? and the 6 cans u have for color (guessing by elimination) are they for the remaining pieces as well?
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So JS..... I haz a HUGE jealousy about two things....
First, that GARAGE! All that space and brightness! HUGE KUDOS!
And second... That beautiful specimen of an SE-L. You've transformed it to way better than when it left the dealer. Just BEAUTIFUL (and almost old enough to drink, LOL)
You have to admit the Sterling Mist, when in that condition, really brings a classy dimensional look! BRAVO!
Maybe this can help... You probably already know there are plain primers and also self leveling primers that fill minor differences so sanding gets to perfectly smooth much easier (most of the time)
First, that GARAGE! All that space and brightness! HUGE KUDOS!
And second... That beautiful specimen of an SE-L. You've transformed it to way better than when it left the dealer. Just BEAUTIFUL (and almost old enough to drink, LOL)
You have to admit the Sterling Mist, when in that condition, really brings a classy dimensional look! BRAVO!
Maybe this can help... You probably already know there are plain primers and also self leveling primers that fill minor differences so sanding gets to perfectly smooth much easier (most of the time)
I've said it before, I can't take all the credit. The original owner was very good to it.
I'll admit, I cut corners with the prep and painting. I could have made it perfect but my car isn't so a few imperfections aren't a big deal.
I bought one can for some work I did last year. I bought two more for painting the kit. I realized after doing the rears that it was not going to be nearly enough to do all the parts. I bought three more. I have the side skirts to do right now. I have 2 and a half cans left.
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I don't like the burger, I did removed that yesterday.
I like the Maxima emblem. I color matched it on my old car. This one is close enough to body color I think I'll leave it alone.
Then there is the SE-L emblems. I'm up in the air with those.
I like the Maxima emblem. I color matched it on my old car. This one is close enough to body color I think I'll leave it alone.
Then there is the SE-L emblems. I'm up in the air with those.
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A bit of everything, some sanding marks showing, one can started sputtering and dripping. I should have stopped there but I tried to hide it. Then I cleared over it but the last coat was not fat and wet enough. It looked alright aside from the orange peel. I'll come back to it this weekend hopefully.
#16
Anyone following Dom_dub on Instagram? He's doing a replica rebuild of Vince's blue maxima from the first fast and furious right now. The actual Hero Maxima sold not too long ago for $35k from a Museum that sat for years.
I think he just finished doing the Jetta replica rebuild and is now doing the Maxima. He's going to be posting videos of the process on his channel.
I think he just finished doing the Jetta replica rebuild and is now doing the Maxima. He's going to be posting videos of the process on his channel.
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Do people think it's iconic like say the Batmobile or BTTF DeLorean? I never thought of those movies becoming classics.
Maybe the replica car(s) go to car shows and raise money for charity. I have friends who are really into Ghost Busters. They replicate all sorts of propsx car included of course, and do public and private events to raise money.
Maybe the replica car(s) go to car shows and raise money for charity. I have friends who are really into Ghost Busters. They replicate all sorts of propsx car included of course, and do public and private events to raise money.
#21
Well, I'm sure that building replica's from the first fast and furious is all for paul being how popular it became and is still going after nearly 2 decades. I'm sure the 90's Japanese are going to be the next classics, whereas before it was all about muscle cars and yes the replica's could be used to raise money.
#26
The Sterling Mist has an added dimension of depth that makes the rolls of the body metal, classy, sexy and elegant.
Well done JS. 20+ years old and looking better than new. That is Rare.
I know.... Well Done or Rare? Both! LOL
Most aren't aware of the other improvements beyond looks! All the ones that matter! JS did 'em!
Well done JS. 20+ years old and looking better than new. That is Rare.
I know.... Well Done or Rare? Both! LOL
Most aren't aware of the other improvements beyond looks! All the ones that matter! JS did 'em!
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Thanks guys.
I tried to do things in the correct order. Maintenance and stuff to pass inspection were on top of the list. I swapped over a few easy items from my 98 in the first few days. Soon after I dove into rust repair and maintenance. Then I made improvements in all areas of the car (except the exhaust aside from a SS tip, I hate exhaust work!).
I might have to make a members ride thread just to remind myself all the work I've done. The past year and a half went quickly.
Now can I make it last another 20?
I tried to do things in the correct order. Maintenance and stuff to pass inspection were on top of the list. I swapped over a few easy items from my 98 in the first few days. Soon after I dove into rust repair and maintenance. Then I made improvements in all areas of the car (except the exhaust aside from a SS tip, I hate exhaust work!).
I might have to make a members ride thread just to remind myself all the work I've done. The past year and a half went quickly.
Now can I make it last another 20?
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