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Apr 18, 2007 | 08:27 PM

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ral

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Impressive, looks very nice

Apr 18, 2007 | 08:29 PM

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looks hot man!

Apr 18, 2007 | 08:34 PM

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wow diy! great job man i hope that paint stays on as long as you prepped it well!

Apr 18, 2007 | 08:42 PM

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Gorgeous car all around man.

Apr 18, 2007 | 08:46 PM

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looks great, nice job

Apr 18, 2007 | 09:22 PM

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i think they looked badass before and they look badass now. props. job well done...i cant decide which i like better

Apr 18, 2007 | 09:47 PM

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Looks Good Manny

Apr 19, 2007 | 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by andypandy

have you had the wheels balanced afterwards?

i could imagine the wheels off balanced by removing the center disc... however if you haven't felt anything in particular, perhaps i should do the same route, because i want to paint or powdercoat my wheels as well.

thanks for the info!

No I have not balanced them yet, I just put them on Monday, but the car has not been drivin yet

Apr 19, 2007 | 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by gsracer

What grit did you sand it with and did you try any other products other than Mothers? Did you clear the lips?

After the clear is off I went from 400 Grit - 600 - 800- 1000 -1500- 2000

Only mother's I used, the best IMOP

No re clearing of the lips cause I would take away from the chrome like out come polishing leaves

Apr 19, 2007 | 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mr. sparco

Was clear the toughest part? I've been trying to perfect painting as well and figuring out the best psi to paint ratio... No one taught me. Just learned from trial/error and a cheap autobody book. Fumes are HORRIBLE don't think I've smelled anything more toxic even with a high quality respirator.

I hear you, the stories I have from the screw up's in the past.
I always test shoot a peice of cardboard first to make sure presure is good and fluid flow is right.

Yeah I wish I could spend some time at a shop to learn even more but I just call a friend with a crap load of questions

Clear was taken off with oven cleaner

Apr 19, 2007 | 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Volk350Z

Looks Good Manny

Thanks Brian

Jorge I hear will be parting is car out soon....I want those LSR's if cory will take mine

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