Breakthrough: I started sanding with 120 with the DA, and I put so much sealer primer on (about 6 coats cause the fg was so porous) that I was able to get it paper smooth. Im in a much better mood now. It's gonna look as good as the car or better.
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Ok here are the latest pics after two straight evenings of sanding...
oh yeah my duct tape idea on the rear window seal failed miserably. After a day or two it all let go and it was a mess. I bought some thin rope from Walmart for 3 bucks and wedged it in the whole way around... works awesome shoulda started with that.
Hardtop looks like it has leprosy. After getting the top perfectly smooth down to 120, I filled in every little divet, hole, pore, you name it, to get it perfectly smooth. Then sanded the hole thing down with 220. Keep in mind this was all done by hand. im hurtin today...
After sanding 220...
Hopefully spraying color tonight!
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Originally posted by White325is View PostNice work friend, glad you took the extra time to smooth it out. It will be worth it in the end.
I think in the end this is gonna turn out even better than the car.
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well I already kinda shadowlined the lower trim, I like the chrome strip that runs from A-pillar to A-pillar around the boot lid so I think I'll leave that as it is.. its in great condition too. I will drop it with a set of eibachs (pro kit). I will keep my eye out for some alpina reps since those are my dream wheels, otherwise I like the wheels I have now. I will get a roof rack for the hard top. Im getting a custom tan suede headliner from Kevin Chinn to match the complete interior I already bought from him (still need to install that!). Already have rear headrest kit to install when I reupholster. THEN it's on for a 5 speed swap.
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Originally posted by iamcreepingdeath View Postwaiting for the suspension slammage....
Its in the works. I have to watch the $$$ cause the wife is starting to notice that Im dumping a lot into this car and her E36. I keep bumping my wanted ad for springs...Last edited by bimmerboy12; 11-04-2009, 06:14 AM.
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Originally posted by bimmerboy12 View Postdamn you guys on the suspension comments... I didn't mind it for years but now all I see when I look at my car is the massive gap between the tire and fender.
Its in the works. I have to watch the $$$ cause the wife is starting to notice that Im dumping a lot into this car and her E36. I keep bumping my wanted ad for springs...
hee hee.... sorry bro, your car looks amazing, and i am just imagining how much more amazing it will be when it gets dropped on some sweet springs.
and i know how wives get when you spend money on your cars... i haven't spent nearly as much as you and i bet i am getting twice the crap you are getting.... ;)
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OK update time, I was in NYC for work sat and sun, so I had today to mess around with this hardtop... got 5 layers of paint and 5 thick layers of clear. It actually turned out really good with a only 6 drips, 3 sags, and 5 bugs. I'll hit it with wetsanding tomorrow night then power buff. Can't wait to see the end product...
Last edited by bimmerboy12; 11-04-2009, 06:15 AM.
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