My MKI Paint project (pictures) - Page 6

SW21T · 08-18-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 328FTW

Thanks I want to see what works and what doesn't first and remember to take pics of what I am doing as I go. I want the 2 supports spaced apart and merged smoothly except I can't afford a full aftermarket bumper, kinda like this
http://www.snimoc.com/mr2ocotm/Winne...mr2turbo02.jpg

Yeah thats how it's done first, and pics are a must in every project.
LOL none of us can, thats why OEM look is the best

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como · 08-30-2009, 07:39 AM

yellow, wheres the update?

SW21T · 08-30-2009, 11:42 AM

LOL working on them, I have been blocking all the parts that look like orange peel and reprimering the parts where bare steel shows. Will posts pics later.

Did I mention next week I get pistons for it with a .20 bore over

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como · 08-30-2009, 04:46 PM

perhaps. I start sanding for my project tomorrow after work

Too bad you're way ahead of me.

SW21T · 08-30-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by como

perhaps. I start sanding for my project tomorrow after work

Too bad you're way ahead of me.

That's good, are you going to be done by winter? Lol only because I started since June. You'll get there don't worry.

como · 08-30-2009, 09:47 PM

I leave for a car show on the 25th, and it's going with me.
Crunch time... Soon I'll be working as fast as those videos make it look like.

SW21T · 08-31-2009, 07:27 PM

LOL thats good, I have to have mine done. This car is my Senior project and its due this winter and I cant paint in winter so now I have to hurry.

SW21T · 09-03-2009, 11:39 PM

Been prepping the car for paint for 6 days or so, Almost there just need to do a bit more blocking and primer where theres bare metal. Heres some pics of me fixing some dings on the hood.
Fender dent

Fender dent repaired

Me working on the hood

SW21T · 09-03-2009, 11:45 PM

Oh and I got this for my MKII
NOFATCHicks
carwillscrape

masagsxr · 09-04-2009, 12:36 AM

Alright man... you are right back on track.... Awesome... Don't rush it man.. You might regret it in the end... You've been doing such a great job so far you don't want to go lazy now and do shortcuts hehehee.....

Keep us posted buddy..

SW21T · 09-04-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by masagsxr

Alright man... you are right back on track.... Awesome... Don't rush it man.. You might regret it in the end... You've been doing such a great job so far you don't want to go lazy now and do shortcuts hehehee.....

Keep us posted buddy..

LOL thanks, I won't take shortcuts, given it my hardest.

Will do man, I should have some updates tomorrow.

328FTW · 09-04-2009, 02:21 AM

I hate sanding blocks I just look at them and cringe. I would love to be doing another mkI the panels are so much flatter than my mkII. Good stuff though I have been doing the exact same thing all day I've gone through packs of paper and an ass load of primer so far not exactly a job to be jealous of.

SW21T · 09-04-2009, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 328FTW

I hate sanding blocks I just look at them and cringe. I would love to be doing another mkI the panels are so much flatter than my mkII. Good stuff though I have been doing the exact same thing all day I've gone through packs of paper and an ass load of primer so far not exactly a job to be jealous of.

LOL me too, it sucks, but these are the tools I got. I bet the MKII has more curves, I'm going to have fun when I do that one next. LOL Kinda I want to paint my MKII, I'm tired of seeing 3 different fades of yellow

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328FTW · 09-04-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by YELLOW_MR2

LOL me too, it sucks, but these are the tools I got. I bet the MKII has more curves, I'm going to have fun when I do that one next. LOL Kinda I want to paint my MKII, I'm tired of seeing 3 different fades of yellow

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The mkII has heaps of spots the sander just won't get into and do right without really making a mess so you land up having to get out the paint stripper and the hand, the vents and concave door and such. Its about then you realize the car has been through about 54 fences and bumped 20 poles. My spoiler was green then black then blue. The guard was black then purple then black then white and the car SMG then blue

Its a royal rainbow. Yours is original paint though isn't it? so it won't be as beaten on I can't see it having a history like mine.

SW21T · 09-04-2009, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 328FTW

The mkII has heaps of spots the sander just won't get into and do right without really making a mess so you land up having to get out the paint stripper and the hand, the vents and concave door and such. Its about then you realize the car has been through about 54 fences and bumped 20 poles. My spoiler was green then black then blue. The guard was black then purple then black then white and the car SMG then blue

Its a royal rainbow. Yours is original paint though isn't it? so it won't be as beaten on I can't see it having a history like mine.

Yeah thats what makes it a pain all the curves from the vents to the doors, the wing and the back., LOL dang thats a lot of colors man. Can't decide which one

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Yes mine is original and going to stay original. Just want it to be ONE Yellow instead of 3

. No it won't mine gots a clean body no major damage, just one tiny/barly noticable ding.

SW21T · 09-08-2009, 11:41 PM

I had a buddy who knows a lot about auto body come over and check out my work, he's says it's good but I still need to do a lot more blocking.

F***k Me!(not literally)

como · 10-03-2009, 07:42 AM

Pssst.

What are you waiting for, dude?

If it wasn't raining today I'd be shooting my first topcoat. The heck have you been up to?

SW21T · 10-04-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by como

Pssst.

What are you waiting for, dude?

If it wasn't raining today I'd be shooting my first topcoat. The heck have you been up to?

Well I finally finished blocking the car so it's ready but I got lazy

So, I'm hoping to get back on track monday.

Car is ready though, I just got my new pistons and rods, so on monday I will also be taking my block to get bored.

como · 10-04-2009, 12:26 AM

I wish I had the privledge to get lazy... my father is ripping my hair out over his garage. I was supposed to be done this whole thing over a week ago, and she's not even painted yet... not a single piece of trim is reinstalled, still has no windows...

SW21T · 10-04-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by como

I wish I had the privledge to get lazy... my father is ripping my hair out over his garage. I was supposed to be done this whole thing over a week ago, and she's not even painted yet... not a single piece of trim is reinstalled, still has no windows...

Dang that sucks, it's for the best though. Getting lazy sucks and I need this done before it gets too cold. I thought you would of beat me by now.

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SW21T 400HP 3rd gen?? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 143 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	LOL working on them, I have been blocking all the parts that look like orange peel and reprimering the parts where bare steel shows. Will posts pics later. Did I mention next week I get pistons for it with a .20 bore over.

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08-30-2009, 07:39 AM	#102 (permalink)
como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 652 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	yellow, wheres the update?

08-30-2009, 04:46 PM	#104 (permalink)
como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 652 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	perhaps. I start sanding for my project tomorrow after work Too bad you're way ahead of me.

08-30-2009, 09:47 PM	#106 (permalink)
como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 652 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I leave for a car show on the 25th, and it's going with me. Crunch time... Soon I'll be working as fast as those videos make it look like.

08-31-2009, 07:27 PM	#107 (permalink)
SW21T 400HP 3rd gen?? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 143 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	LOL thats good, I have to have mine done. This car is my Senior project and its due this winter and I cant paint in winter so now I have to hurry.

09-03-2009, 11:39 PM	#108 (permalink)
SW21T 400HP 3rd gen?? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 143 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	Been prepping the car for paint for 6 days or so, Almost there just need to do a bit more blocking and primer where theres bare metal. Heres some pics of me fixing some dings on the hood. Fender dent Fender dent repaired Me working on the hood

09-03-2009, 11:45 PM	#109 (permalink)
SW21T 400HP 3rd gen?? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 143 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	Oh and I got this for my MKII NOFATCHicks carwillscrape

09-04-2009, 12:36 AM	#110 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Alright man... you are right back on track.... Awesome... Don't rush it man.. You might regret it in the end... You've been doing such a great job so far you don't want to go lazy now and do shortcuts hehehee..... Keep us posted buddy..

09-04-2009, 02:21 AM	#112 (permalink)
328FTW Crazy Nasty Honey Badger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,235 Thanks: 24 Thanked 266 Times in 239 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I hate sanding blocks I just look at them and cringe. I would love to be doing another mkI the panels are so much flatter than my mkII. Good stuff though I have been doing the exact same thing all day I've gone through packs of paper and an ass load of primer so far not exactly a job to be jealous of.

09-08-2009, 11:41 PM	#116 (permalink)
SW21T 400HP 3rd gen?? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 143 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	I had a buddy who knows a lot about auto body come over and check out my work, he's says it's good but I still need to do a lot more blocking. F***k Me!(not literally)

10-03-2009, 07:42 AM	#117 (permalink)
como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 652 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Pssst. What are you waiting for, dude? If it wasn't raining today I'd be shooting my first topcoat. The heck have you been up to?

10-04-2009, 12:26 AM	#119 (permalink)
como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 652 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I wish I had the privledge to get lazy... my father is ripping my hair out over his garage. I was supposed to be done this whole thing over a week ago, and she's not even painted yet... not a single piece of trim is reinstalled, still has no windows...