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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 03:42 PM
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NJ Saving a Series 1 1980 RX-7! Project.

Hello Everyone.

I have been a fan of the RX series for 22 years. My latest project is saving a series 1: 1980 RX-7. I'm doing this car the right way. I recently painted the engine compartment. Below is my YouTube channel if you wish to check out the progress. I appreciate any recommendations and/or help with this project. Thanks for your time in viewing!

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YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rx80joe
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RX80JOE
Hello Everyone.

I have been a fan of the RX series for 22 years. My latest project is saving a series 1: 1980 RX-7. I'm doing this car the right way. I recently painted the engine compartment. Below is my YouTube channel if you wish to check out the progress. I appreciate any recommendations and/or help with this project. Thanks for your time in viewing!

Cheers,
RX80-Joe

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rx80joe
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Pretty cool... Just one question though?
Is all that sh*t brand new? haha
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 350xfire
Pretty cool... Just one question though?
Is all that sh*t brand new? haha
hahah. I tend to repeat myself. lol.
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 06:06 PM
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That engine bay came out really nice! Can you provide more info on the paint? How much, how many cans did u use, use their primer as well, etc?
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 06:14 PM
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That engine bay came out really nice! Can you provide more info on the paint? How much, how many cans did u use, use their primer as well, etc?
Thanks! The paint was $27 a can. It took 3 cans to do the engine bay, which I had some left over in the 3rd can. I used your basic Krylon Primer / Filler (sealer). I didn't even have to wet sand, since I did a 500 grit on the final sanding before sealer.
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 11:17 PM
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That paint came out really good!!! Any links to buy it online?
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 05:40 PM
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Nice build man I run a 12a bp as a daily with the turbo and bigger engine nothin will be able to touch you what tranny/rear end are you goin with?
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