You molded the front bumper? How are you going to remove it if you need to do some work behind it?

 

ill figure that out when i get there!

 

Here are some pictures of me Primer-ing my hood

Dont hate - First Time ever doing anything like this!

03.06.2010 - 4 AM in the Morning - Been working 20Hrs on the car at that time. I was FILTHY - What a great night.

 

No mask?! You, sir, are crazy!!!!

 

Ya - It was 4 Am and I didnt care! just wanted to shoot some primer!

 

how do you like that paint gun? seems like a good buy!

 

I would like it a lot more if I know how to adjust it correctly. Once I get it all homed in I will be satisfied.

 

spray gun controls
1. top **** at back "fan control" makes the patern wider or narrower. Your paint instructions should give the patern size
2. 2nd **** at back "fluid control" amount of paint to the tip
3. 3td **** at the bottom of handle "droplet size" makes the paint mist drops larger or smaller. smaller size usually giver smother finish. must also reduce the paint to the proper viscosity.
if that is a hvlp gun regulate to about 30# at gun, more with long hose at tank.
keep gun 90' to surface and hold same distance throughout pass . start off edge shoot accross and off other edge.

 

Thanks man! I really like tips!

 

***********!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BEFORE FLAMING - THIS BODY WORK IS FAR FROM PROFESSIONAL - AND SHOW CAR WORTHY. THIS IS MY FIRST BUILD AND TAKE THAT INTO CONSIDERATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!********* ************ Thanks












Alright - Tons Of progress

Spent a Day working on my car - Just me - No distractions! it was awesome!!

I wish i could do it more.

So I Received my Water Temperature neck thingy to put in my radiator hose











So Now my gauges are all wired up - All senders working and its awesome. Here are my readings at Idle w/ Electric Radiator fan on. The Car had been running maybe 15 minutes or less.

Water Temp:


Oil Temp:


Oil Pressure:


I am going to be redoing all my wiring soon aswell

 

Than I just continued Work on the body

Replaced the Plastic Trim around the Driver Headlight - Also Installed new Headlight.



Hood Pins Reinstalled

Reinstalled Hood Latch - Dont want people stealin **** from my engine bay

Reinstalled Driver Door Panel



Continued to sand the filler - Lots and Lots of sanding

The Door Moldings are a pain in the assssss







While all the filler was drying I checked to see if there were any exhaust leaks. My car is quiet loud for my taste. I guess it is because when I drove it With no interior it makes it sound a lot louder than it really is.

Can a Header make that huge of a differance in sound? My car had gutted cats already.

So what I did was

Header
Test Pipe (Could increase sound? As I said Gutted cats already)

Than Stock Y pipe and Two Cans.

I guess its just me




Started to mask stuff up for primer

 

I KNow this is not Professional at ALL - This is my first build and it is far from perfect!!!

I am really shocked that I have made it turn out so good (in my opinion). I thought it would look like ****. But I accually really like it.







The next day :

Went to bed that morning 4Am or so - Work up at around 10am - Pulled her out of the garage and started snapping pics. yes I realized i missed a couple spots on the rear bumper - Dont grill me on that one hahah

 

 

Tucked back away in the garage - Were she sleeps till next time





This is awesome - When i stated this project - There were no tools on this work bench Now Look at it.





As we all know, The project never ends - There will always be something to do to these cars

I still need:

Paint

Black Interior - Racing seats aswell

new steering wheel

5 lug Swap

new wheels and tires

Turbo 2 swap


SOO many things!

 

looking damn good my man! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE WEAR A ******* RESPIRATOR!!! I will mail you one right now if you dont have one or cant afford one.. Seriously i have been doing this for years and my biggest regret in life is not taking the steps to be safe when i first started.. IT WILL CATCH UP WITH YOU!!!

Sorry, had to lecture, i hate to see somone throw thier life away, ****, meth is more forgiving than painting!!! (i suggest the 3m or survivor air full mask, its cheap and safe as it gets besides fresh air)...


Otherwise i love the way its going, cant wait to see color on it!!!

 

Good job getting this far and staying with it. The wiring under the hood should be added to your to do list.

 

VERY impressed.. please stop bashing your own work. It's coming together well and you should be proud... and... WEAR A MASK.. lol

 

thank you my man! This is what I like Good Things to say

I wasnt bashing my work I know the Imperfections in the car that you cant see in the photos.

So i was saying if really if anybody noticed anything not to start flaming about it.

Mask was worn when i sprayed this last primer

pdx - Redoing the wireing is already on my list.

 

I've done all this myself and know it's not easy the first time and pretty damn frustrating... so... keep'er up

 

Thank you man! Really appreciate it! She has been a LONG work in progress. Started with the body kit in June 2009 and Look its almost June 2010! :O

 

Looks Good My prodjuct has been 7 years in progress

helpfull hint
let primer and filler dry for at least a month in a warm/ hot area to shrink the filler/primer. Shoot guide coat ' thin coat contrast primer and block sand to find 'low spots' correct spots reprimer , let dry month and block sand if ok use color.

 

Looking good son!
I wont let you paint your car just yet.... Let me know when you have a full day and i will roll up and help you out...

 

Thanks Jason! I will let you know. Probably poking up an s5 wing fro
grea tonight.

 

Hey all - More Updates!

I Picked up an S5 Wing - Installed and it looks really nice!

installed Passenger seat and seat belt thingy

Put on my MazdaSpeed belt pad things

And Installed my 17inch Enkies

Pics pics pics

 

Lookin good!