View Full Version : My G's getting new paint
This is whats up. Old paint was all cracked and chipped so I needed to prime it, but here is my progress so far
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0218.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0216.jpg
A little taste of the new paint. I used the hood, cuz it ill be trashed after, cuz I'll be getting humpless hood
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0220.jpg
Still sanding down the primer, and hopefully by the end of this weekend it will be ready to paint.
Galant306m
04-09-2008, 07:38 PM
yea im going to start paining mine when the weather gets nicer and stays nicer. looks like you are going to have a nice looking G keep us posted with pics!
Distort
04-10-2008, 05:49 PM
You talking about the bump in your hood that is over the timing belt cover?
99 galant
04-10-2008, 08:36 PM
cant wait for this to be done
You talking about the bump in your hood that is over the timing belt cover?
yeah, that piece of .... I hate it so much. I kno its like Mitsubishi trademark, but still it will be gone
Distort
04-10-2008, 09:43 PM
I dunno about your car, but I thought that is required for the cover to clear the hood? Or is that only on the 4g63's?
G-spot
04-10-2008, 09:48 PM
Is that can happens to be a Rustoneum (sp?) brand?
yes, the can is rustoleum profesional, but thats just the sample. I have a gallon of bright red paint that is to be sprayed
Ruslik
04-10-2008, 11:58 PM
dude are you painting that urself?????
cuz i need my hood painted
It's all me. Post a picture of your hood
I dunno about your car, but I thought that is required for the cover to clear the hood? Or is that only on the 4g63's?
Nope, It has nothing to do with clearance. The hood frame is all straight, w/o bumps on it, but the metal sheet on top has it.
Sorry, double post
Distort
04-11-2008, 12:22 PM
Nope, It has nothing to do with clearance. The hood frame is all straight, w/o bumps on it, but the metal sheet on top has it.
Sorry, double post
Oh, I guess it's just the VR-4's...
Blue Ice
04-14-2008, 11:51 AM
Nope, It has nothing to do with clearance. The hood frame is all straight, w/o bumps on it, but the metal sheet on top has it.
Sorry, double post
I'm pretty sure the hump was for the DOHC cars, like the GS, but since they quit making the GS they quit putting the hump on. i'm sure they went the cost effective route, one car, one style hood for all types. i personally like my hump, and now it will have a funtion.
Blue Ice
04-14-2008, 11:54 AM
i just noticed something, have you done the 5 lug swap, and rear discs? nice work! watch the over spray though.
lonestar22
04-14-2008, 12:55 PM
what do you guys use for the front on your 5lug swaps? eclipse hubs?
99 galant
04-14-2008, 04:55 PM
got any more pics yet? how are you doing with it
got any more pics yet? how are you doing with it
Here is the new humpless hood and the primed rear bumper
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0221.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0222.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0223.jpg
Next is the front bumper and the trunk shave
i just noticed something, have you done the 5 lug swap, and rear discs? nice work! watch the over spray though.
Yes, 5 lug swap with rear disk brakes
So finally Im making some progress
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0231.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0238.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0230.jpg
and little off-topic - I got this bitch installed yesterday.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0226.jpg
beam514
04-20-2008, 01:04 AM
damn that's gonna look really nice :D
rollingwithdubz
04-20-2008, 02:51 AM
wow, that looks sick
Serstylz2
04-20-2008, 01:18 PM
Clean
More pictures I snapped today. All it needs is to get the trunk, the roof and the 1/4 panels painted. Thanks to Joe / LaxinWarrior / who brought the compressor ,Im spraying way faster now
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0244.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0243.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0242.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0240.jpg
Hodgson316
04-21-2008, 08:34 PM
wow that's really nice. good job
beam514
04-21-2008, 08:55 PM
wow you don't get a problem with dust out there?
not really, it wasnt windy today
Blue Ice
04-21-2008, 09:51 PM
nice going man, i like how you're doing the under body too.what exhaust is that?
Blue Ice
04-21-2008, 09:53 PM
what do you guys use for the front on your 5lug swaps? eclipse hubs?
you got it. and eclipse rear disc assembly for the disc swap
nice going man, i like how you're doing the under body too.what exhaust is that?
Thats 1G SS header and some ebay 3'' 2G Eclipse SS exhaust
T-double
04-22-2008, 09:33 AM
keep the pics coming I love the color and i can wait for the finished product
99 galant
04-22-2008, 09:44 AM
wow your doing a great job with the paint, so how are you painting it anyways? do you have a spray gun?
Misobitchi
04-22-2008, 01:56 PM
can't wait to see the finished product :)
lonestar22
04-22-2008, 05:53 PM
wow your doing a great job with the paint, so how are you painting it anyways? do you have a spray gun?
in the pictures u can clearly see a spray gun so yes. a rattle can could get close but wouldnt not yield those results
Distort
04-22-2008, 07:00 PM
Base coat - Clear coat?
lnkn52
04-22-2008, 09:11 PM
love the color choice
Base coat - Clear coat?
Thats a one stage paint and it should be finished tomorrow. Ill post some pics later
Finally, Its over. Ill wait a day untill its dry and all the panels are going back on.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0247.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0246.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0245.jpg
Galant306m
04-23-2008, 03:55 PM
you got the same exhaust that i got! how did it line up good? bad? and how dose it sound? sorry for the off topic i just what to know how mine is going to sound!
Oh yea im lovein that color. Keep them comming
IceDouTGaLanT
04-23-2008, 03:57 PM
wow very nice work!!!
Last update for today - the trunk.I was thinking of Mitsubishi badge to cover the trunk hole.
My next post with pictures will be when I put it together.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0249.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0248.jpg
you got the same exhaust that i got! how did it line up good? bad? and how dose it sound? sorry for the off topic i just what to know how mine is going to sound!
Oh yea im lovein that color. Keep them comming
I paid a shop to install it and wasnt there to revise the work.I told them where it has to be extended and they did it. it isnt very loud actually. I have the silencer on so it keeps it down. Its 3'' piping - just getting ready for the turbo
Distort
04-23-2008, 05:42 PM
I don't understand how you kept dirt and dust out of the paint...
99 galant
04-23-2008, 08:20 PM
wow nice pics, you did a freakin awesome job on that. something i want to do too but i dont have a second car in the mean time.
JDM4G64T
04-23-2008, 08:28 PM
I don't understand how you kept dirt and dust out of the paint...
It's magic, didn't you know.........lol
wow nice pics, you did a freakin awesome job on that. something i want to do too but i dont have a second car in the mean time.
Me neither
99 galant
04-23-2008, 08:40 PM
did you watch the weather and take the week off? or just do piece by piece and re-install?
seth98esT
04-23-2008, 08:40 PM
Looks pretty awesome so far.
And for the record, the hump in the hood is not required for a DOHC setup, at least a 4g63t setup. I know the 4g64 DOHC has a taller deck height, so who knows.
Post up some finished results!
spdracr
04-23-2008, 09:09 PM
looks good in pics i cant wait till i see it in person if i like it then u r doing mine next lol
4-G-rim
04-23-2008, 09:26 PM
I am impressed with you doing all the prep and painting...the results are really great! I am just baffled that the paint came out soo nice considering where you were painting the car at.
Your 7g is the 3rd RED 7g I have ever seen in my whole life. A GS several years ago..a past member named NitriousOxide and yours. Looking forward to finished picks of the car all back together.
I would attempt to paint mine myself..but I don't have the time and my homeowners association wouldn't like if I painted a car in my yard.
laxinwarrior
04-23-2008, 11:24 PM
Awesome job man. I'll say this much, i've seen the paint in person and it really does look absolutely phenomenal for the method/area in which the paint was applied. I'm sure the compressor made it a lot easier too. :D
A couple of shots I took this morning before work. Ill post some more later.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0250.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0251.jpg
Blue Ice
04-24-2008, 10:33 PM
wow, that's RED. great job work looks good... is that over spray on the windows?
spdracr
04-24-2008, 10:34 PM
get us some close ups and when u gonna be in the area again ?? u should come to the philly meet so i can check it out i really will let pay u to do mine just let me see urs in person
beam514
04-24-2008, 10:35 PM
ah is that overspray on the windows? but good work otherwise
A few more pictures I took after work today. Sorry they are all dark.
Cleaned the overspray, installed the door trims and all I need is the side mirrors - I dont know if I want to install the 2G Eclipse mirrors again, I might return to stock
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0259.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0253.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0256.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0258.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/okm12346/HPIM0254.jpg
Serstylz2
04-26-2008, 08:15 PM
looks great, i see some action goin on with the trunk spray job but way better than anything i could do, thumbs up. time for droppage
guynlidia2006
04-26-2008, 08:18 PM
wow... what trick did u do to keep the dust off and out of the paint? i want to see close up pics...
wow... what trick did u do to keep the dust off and out of the paint? i want to see close up pics...
Well its not perfect, but its decent. I sprayed it in the driveway so it got some dust on it, but it isnt over yet. Next is to let it cure for a couple of weeks and then I wet sand it with 2000 grid to remove all the little crap that got stuck on it and then polish it.
SleekGTZ
04-26-2008, 08:43 PM
Wow, that's some great work there man considering all outdoor elements.
Distort
04-27-2008, 03:28 PM
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/royboyv/cv002.jpg
better pic, for those who wanted to know the sideskirts are off an accord.
WTF IS THIS SHIT?!?!?! I WANT TO SEE A RED 7G!
laosboyroy
04-27-2008, 04:17 PM
oops wrong thread sorry
99 galant
04-27-2008, 08:30 PM
awesome work. want to do my car next :D
mrjaydeeone
04-27-2008, 09:03 PM
Nice job bro. For painting it out in the yard. nice job.
I am impressed with you doing all the prep and painting...the results are really great! I am just baffled that the paint came out soo nice considering where you were painting the car at.
Your 7g is the 3rd RED 7g I have ever seen in my whole life. A GS several years ago..a past member named NitriousOxide and yours. Looking forward to finished picks of the car all back together.
I would attempt to paint mine myself..but I don't have the time and my homeowners association wouldn't like if I painted a car in my yard.
I was thinking the same thing when I saw this car Kevin. Looks just like NitrousOxide's. Down to the spoiler.
this is the only pic I can find right now http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/4016/complete1lilyu0.jpg
found 1 more http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i206/mrjaydeeone/stuff/47b7d729b3127ccebbefc242c41f0000003.jpg
I like the looks of the second one, but I got something coming soon - its a front bumper.
laxinwarrior
04-27-2008, 09:59 PM
That front end does look really good but I must say that what mko has waiting to go on looks even better. I almost considered asking him to do the same for me ...
Blue Ice
04-27-2008, 10:27 PM
That front end does look really good but I must say that what mko has waiting to go on looks even better. I almost considered asking him to do the same for me ...
I like the look of that front, nice and low, and mean. But always anticipate a new look for the 7g... Glad someone is doing something different.
NiTrOuSoXiDe
04-28-2008, 02:17 PM
What a familiar sight! =)
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/283/1208863964lam0.jpg
GOOSEY2099
04-28-2008, 02:19 PM
Heavy flow red FTW
spdracr
04-28-2008, 02:26 PM
u better come to the Philly meet or I will come up with a flat bed and take ur car to the meet without u LOL
That front end does look really good but I must say that what mko has waiting to go on looks even better. I almost considered asking him to do the same for me ...
Will do man, just find ...... you know what its needed
u better come to the Philly meet or I will come up with a flat bed and take ur car to the meet without u LOL
I know you wanna see the paintjob - let me tell you it is not as good as it looks on the pictures. There is some overspray, dust, but all this will be gone after I wetsand it with 2000 grid - then you wanna see it.. haha
NiTrOuSoXiDe
04-28-2008, 03:44 PM
Heavy flow red FTW
OMG LOLOLOLOLOLOL
My new BMW is abortion black. =D
Ruslik
04-29-2008, 01:32 PM
nice job dude
here are some pics of my flickering paint on bumpers and clear coat problem on the hood
when you get done with yours you got to help me out on doing mine
btw are you using spray can or compressor with the spray gun?
4-G-rim
04-29-2008, 02:15 PM
OMG LOLOLOLOLOLOL
My new BMW is abortion black. =D
Holy smoke...you're alive!!! :smile:
I have several pics of Nitrious 7g on my desktop still
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8389/chris7g2gm0.jpg
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