RIP Calypso Story.

[CubbyChowder]

Just wanted to pop back in and restate how insanely nice it turned out after paint. Looking forward to seeing more!

[Steven]

Thread isn't dead. Lots of plans for this winter. Stay tuned.

[WERDNA75]

Nice car

The car turned out awesome looking,but if I put that much work in the engine bay Id probably just drive it without a hood on all the time. Why no paint the bay ? That driveway paintbooth is kick ass too. You must have some very tolerant and cool neighbors to get away with that. I hope my vert project turns out as good.

[FreedomM3]

Car looks good, makes me like the vert!

[itskingsteelo]

No pic from top view of engine bay? Dead thread? No mo cah?

[Steven]

Thanks for all the positive responses guys!

[Toodaloo]

It looked so nice out at the meet! You made me want an mtech 2 valence! Haha.
Looks like my shot is being put to good use as well!

[shameson]

Great work! I suddenly need a calypso vert in my life...

[CubbyChowder]

Wow man, that turned out insanely nice.

[blazinxpk]

i gotta say steven impressed with the driveway paint booth. keep it up.

[willy-guldager]

damn, what a nice build. Love the color! and everything you did to the car. Keep it up!

[dirtbag30]

wow. wow. wow. so good.

[Steven]

Update: 3/8/2015

Lots has been going on. Didn't get to paint the bay, but I managed to paint the exterior stuff that looked bad for now. More to come. For now, here is a photo dump.








Rolled the rears more...


Stuff all over.




High build primer being sprayed.







Booth being built.



Mtech 2 valence test fit


Getting put up.


Filters getting installed.



Paint being mixed.


Pusher fan


Dad suited up


Dust coat.


Paint.


Clear.


Outside the booth.


Much shine.


New rear tires.


Mounted.


Fitment.


Blocking.



Painting valence



Clear.



Panel prep.


Paint in the gun.


Mess


This is how clogged the filters get.


Shiny.



Paint going on the car...



Outside the booth.


More paint.


Repainting the grilles.



More shine.


Going back together.



Detailing.


The next morning.


And finally, at the meet we setup on treasure island!







That's all for now! stay tuned for more!

[Steven]

Great build. Was the lip you demolished on the curb salvageable? Curious about what re-finishing lips with some damage entails.

Damaged beyond repair... or beyond repair that I was willing to invest time into.

Big update coming today. Keep your eyes peeled ;)

[Joe G]

Great build. Was the lip you demolished on the curb salvageable? Curious about what re-finishing lips with some damage entails.