iwashmycar Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 its a start... i assume it shouldnt end up as splotchy. going to look sweeeeeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 no it should not look so blotchy. There are 2 things causing that #1 is the layer of loose material that needs wiped/sprayed away. #2 STill drying in some spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 you better post finished pics when youre done, i dont get to come out and play all that often and i want to see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I think he has been stepping on the trunk lid on purpose. His freaking face lights up like a kid on Christmas everytime he can whack the crap out of that thing and nothing happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1qwk767 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Looking good Bill, Id like to check it out sometime pm'ing you my new number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Don't worry I will be posting up final pics. I just want to cruise out in it first. I will also be doing follow up pics to see how it holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Thorne, you can barrow my respirator that I used when I painted, the filters are a bit old but your more then welcome to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Haha, WOW how did I miss this. I'm surprised it actually looks pretty good and makes since! I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I last night scratched the shit out of the car. I did not even scar it more then a small scratch which I shot it and it was gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 PROJECT UPDATE Ok guys. Its been 1 week of work. Lots of hardwork but I'm happy with how it looks. We had to light up the garage with the head lights. Here is a peak. http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/uhhhohhh.JPG More pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 I bet your windshield would clean off better if you painted it with that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 .... the head lights look sick I'll take some pics tommorow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 looks better then I thought it would props to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 I WANT TO DRIVE IT !!@#!@#!@#!@#!@#!@#!@# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 lookin good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 .... the head lights look sick I'll take some pics tommorow. PM or call me, I'll bring my camera and we'll get some kick as photos. Besides, I'm looking forward to seeing it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 setbacks The bumper beam subaru sent is the wrong one. I also think I need another tranny piece. I'm calling monday. Sam's been great and I'm sure will have it to me quickly. http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/sidefront2.JPG I've got to respray a fender. Lesson DO NOT SPRAY ABOVE . For the roof fine but we had allot of repairs on this bumper and it causes texture issues when applied from above. It's coming back off the car and going to be resprayed. We do have most of the car together. I went ahead with Draco's help and did the Bug eye mod. http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/Headlight.JPG I did it a little diffrent. Instead of full on black on the edges I did like a speckle of the duplicolor stuff. Sorry or the low qaulity shots Ty will be over to take more shots. A few things to note. We've learned from the trunk lid you have to Spray the car down after painting to get the excess residue off. Trying to blend the pattern much before then is pointless. Pattern wise you can get pretty uniform. But there are a few still spots. I'm going to see if I can blend it better once I get the car power sprayed. http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/sidefront.JPG BUT Even with the texture changes the reaction from everyone local has been that it looks evil. I really like how it sparkles in the sun. This project is a diffcult one. But if your like me and want to Rally your car or your paint is shot and your worried about rusting your baby out and don't have a huge budget to fix it. This looks awesome. I think it could look good also using the roll onn product. I have not tested But I'm thinking about testing it out. It may be easier to lay down. This has been a long project and I promise how to video and final outdoor shots of the car as soon as I get it on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Tim i missed your post me and norm and a few others have been busting our asses all day long. As you can see I had set backs . I think honestly for what it costs to do It's a awesome option. would I do it again? YES I would do things diffrent which I will touch on when I post the howto video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I would like to thank Jason and Jeff for taking care of me after hours on the fluids! IPS FTW again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Sick dude... this is turning out awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 It only needs 1 bumper resprayed and then hood/front back on tranny put back together and in and it will be on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Quite possibly the worst quality photos I have ever seen posted here;-) But it is cool to see someone trying something different - can not wait to see it out and about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I can't wait eather. I'm sad that its not on the road now but missing parts is missing parts. Hopefully next weekend ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hey bill, you should've bought the tintable stufff...check out this gti, it turned out really nice,the finished pics are near the bottom of the 1st page....i dunno, for some reason the color makes it a lot better, maybe because the black or grey most people do looks like primer at first glance. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4396877 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 UPDATE !!!! So I came out this morning and there was some nice light. So I snapped off a couple more pics with my iphone. I really like how it looks. the white stuff you see in the cracks is not silver showing its dust/dirt that needs sprayed out. The tranny is being worked on today and hopefully I can get her moving again soon. I like these shots you can see my tinted windows and the wheels. These are not my offroad/rallyx wheels. So own with the pics. Note. There is texture differances but I'm not touching anything else up till i powerwash the car down and get all the crap off it. http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/side2day.jpg http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/sideday.jpg Video as soon as i get some shots of the car on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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