Finally looking good..bringing calypso back from the dead

blocke

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Finally looking good..bringing calypso back from the dead

08-23-2010, 09:24 AM

Spent all weekend sanding, buffing, polishing and waxing to bring my paint back from the dead. I had tested this process for results on just my hood a few weeks back, and finally had the time to do the entire car. Still several imperfections (thankyou PO and shitty respray), but overall it looks way better than it did.

When I first got the car:

And now:

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sohc12vm20

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#2

08-23-2010, 02:01 PM

Way Better!

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E30Nova

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#3

08-23-2010, 02:08 PM

Do my car now.

Matt

Originally posted by slammin.e28guy

I pack my CD player with asbestos. Those mother fuckers pay dearly for stealing my shit.

Originally posted by kronus

try whacking parts of the motor with a wrench while yelling "YOU WANT SUMMA DIS? HUH?"

Originally posted by chadthestampede

This is like a reverse build thread; it starts out nice and gets shitty.
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F34R

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#4

08-23-2010, 02:32 PM

Looks sexy, nice job!

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325ix

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#5

08-23-2010, 02:39 PM

Looks great, one of my favorite colors!
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