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Flat sanded the base coat and gave it 3 coats of rattle can 2k this weekend.
Lots of wet sanding to do, but should come out great!
Over the hump now, with just a handful of items left before reassembly.
Popped the front end on and left it in the sun to cure
For those wondering, this is 30 year old Alpineweiss II against the Rustoleum (before clear)
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You're damn good with a rattle can and that's a decent match. I've considered just doing a garage repaint like that occasionally, just don't want to make all of that effort when I plan to tear the car down to a shell and restore it in a few years anyway. I stand by my opinion that Alpine White is the best E30 color.
IG @turbovarg
'91 318is, M20 turbo
[CoTM: 4-18]
'94 525iT slicktop, M50B30 + S362SX-E, 600WHP DD or bust - updated 1-26
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Wow just read this entire build while drinking my cup of coffee. Very cool, big fan of the 1jz, pretty crazy to see that CD transmission stuffed under the tunnel. I've always wanted to do an SR or 1JZvvti swap in my car but just can't seem to justify pulling the trigger. The rattle can paint came out awesome. I personally think if the prep is done right you can make spray paint look just as good. definitely sub'd!
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Thanks folks, appreciate the kind words!
Here is a dump from this weekend:
Played around with some Audi sideskirts that I shortened and trimmed. Still undecided
I'm going easy on it as it is all still relatively fresh, and won't be as cured as a heated booth, obviously.
Before and after of the hood
Still need to clear the spoiler insert, but man, it looks cleannnnn
Trim pieces looking grim
Decided to two tone the mirrors as opposed to the factory full white
Started putting the glass back in. Windshield guy is booked for next Friday
I need to touch up a few areas, but I am confident that it'll be challenging for anyone to distinguish that it isn't original paint. Not that it is immaculate, rather it looks more like "excellent" 30 year old paint - not glaringly obvious that it has been painted, let alone with rustoleum.
Should be done and dusted once the windshield is in, then 1J rips for the summer months!
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Originally posted by 2mAn View Post
Im very excited for this!How to remove, install or convert to pop out windows
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=297611
Could be better, could be worse.
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Originally posted by rzerob View Post
It looks like Simon is eyeing you up for car of the month in the near future. It is well deserved, great job.
Some progress this weekend.
Rockers painted:
Before:
After:
Bumpers cleared and all black trims freshened up:
ECU wiring tucked and the ECU is now properly mounted. I just need to make a grounding strap for the 1JZ coil igniter and the wiring is 100% finished.
Gauges in:
Even have the radio and auto raising antenna back in.
All going well I should be able to insure it next week, then get it tested and plated. As mentioned previously the target has always been June 21st to be on the road fully finished, so we're getting close!
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Originally posted by rzerob View Post
It looks like Simon is eyeing you up for car of the month in the near future. It is well deserved, great job.Simon
Current Cars:
-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
Make R3V Great Again -2020
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How to remove, install or convert to pop out windows
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=297611
Could be better, could be worse.
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