 painting dustin and steffs 95GT, hurley97 and batman722's beams swap gets the gun! |
 Jul 18, 2010 - 9:42 AM
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for those of ya who havent followed dustin and steffs build thread, they aquired a 95 GT over the winter, and beams swapped it.
a good buddy of mine, mike, gave me a hand, and did most of the bodywork, i deleted the sidemarkers, and antenna hole, and mike helped me block out the car after i primed it. here are some pics. deleting sidemarkers  all primed   you can see the antenna delete in this pic  and now the good stuff, the car was painted with an OEM lexus color, its a tri-stage paint job, meaning, you put down a solid basecoat color (in this case a medium/dark red), then a transparent midcoat (like a candy color paint job) with all the pearl ect in it, then clearcoat over that:     this last pic is of the license plate surround, close up with the flash on, it shows the pearl midcoat off really well.  lots more pics tommorow after work! -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Jul 18, 2010 - 9:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
i want
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Jul 18, 2010 - 9:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
Wow, thats looking real good
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Jul 18, 2010 - 10:28 AM
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Wish I could see that in person.
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Jul 18, 2010 - 10:16 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
I can't wait to see it in person tomorrow!! We will definitely get some more pics with the car a little more together and in the sunlight!
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Jul 19, 2010 - 9:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
   teasers. Wash and quick pics tomorrow 
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Jul 20, 2010 - 9:47 AM
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wow that looks amazing!
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Jul 20, 2010 - 3:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 25, '06 From Hong Kong Currently Offline Reputation: 256 (100%) |
Manny, u should fly over to HK and paint mine...
I am still debating on 076 Heirloom Prl OR 077 Starfire Prl -------------------- |
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Jul 20, 2010 - 6:40 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
QUOTE (vincent_doggy @ Jul 20, 2010 - 4:07 PM)  Manny, u should fly over to HK and paint mine... I am still debating on 076 Heirloom Prl OR 077 Starfire Prl lol no problem, vince, fly me and the family over, and i'd be glad to!  both those colors are tri-stage paint jobs, just like the color that is on this car. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Jul 20, 2010 - 10:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
It's hard to capture the color well, to really enjoy it you have to actually walk around the car in person. It really is phenomenal.
The last few days the weather has been a little crazy so all in one day we got some pics in overcast, cloudy, sunny, dark, and florescent lighting. Starting with some of my pics yesterday morning and at the end of the day when we finished putting it together.               -------------------- |
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Jul 20, 2010 - 10:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
more when there is actually a bright sunny day.
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Jul 20, 2010 - 10:43 PM
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 that is friggin clean!
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Jul 20, 2010 - 11:02 PM
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words cant describe what i feel when i look at this car... so sick, everything about it.. is just so sick
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Jul 21, 2010 - 5:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
I really, really like it. Know what would've been awesome touch? Painting the BEAMS valve cover (and whatever else is OEM red in that area) to match.
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Jul 21, 2010 - 6:41 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Manny really outdid himself on that one! Is this already wet sanded and buffed?
Only thing I would add is some nice and wide spacers to complete the smokin hot look. Can't wait for more pics! -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jul 21, 2010 - 7:00 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
Wow, WOW! That looks awesome!
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Jul 21, 2010 - 12:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 5, '05 From Clemson, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I LOVE it! The night shots are my favorite! Super job.
The white wheels really pop with the dark red. The paint is sooo nice and shinny that the splitters look really dull. How many layers of clear coat did you spray? This post has been edited by bhawk94: Jul 21, 2010 - 12:50 PM |
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Jul 21, 2010 - 3:03 PM
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that color is amazing great job many looks awesome
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Jul 21, 2010 - 4:03 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
nice pics D!!!
its not wetsanded yet. there are a few heavy coats of clear on the car, i made sure to put pleanty of clear on, since we plan on cutting and buffing it out. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Jul 21, 2010 - 5:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '05 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Manny That is Friggin Beautiful
Great work! Dustin & Steph - Great Car Great Build
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