Benner Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 As some of you know I had gotten ran off the road over the winter and had to have another bumper put on and painted. Well the Tard that painted it painted the lower valence a different color than the rest of the car (Should have taken it to Kevin). The guy painted it silver instead of the Bronze Mist that it was and it just looked off, especially in the sunlight. So I decided to do something about it. Decided to go with Black from Rustoleum Plastic Coat. I'm gonna do the rear as well but don't have the time right now. But IMO it looks much better. Also Don't mind the lack of Fog lights. The covers on them are melted so I gotta find some at the junk yard next time I go. Also gonna paint the grills to bring the color back and make them match Before: http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/March2.jpg And yes those are old Brake discs. Hell get's the car an extra 4 inches with out having to bust out the Jack and stands http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/37c8430c.jpg Primed 2 coats http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/b0fff87a.jpg 3 or so coats of Paint. Tried with clear but it didn't look right so I left it without. Doesn't require clear anyways http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/7ef17257.jpg And the finished product http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/b8577248.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/89360979.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/175d9947.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/31093630.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Needs moar Formula or V8, not sure but I think you should've gotten rid of it by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Agree with you there. Needs more V8 and RWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Uhhh dude, it was supposed to be silver (Graphite) Unless Bronzemist is different? Every other color GT/GTP had the lower valence part painted graphite from the factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Don't think mine was originally. At least if it was it didn't stand out that much. It just contrasted way to much in the sunlight. Especially with the colors being that close it just looked weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I agree, and the black does look good. But the painter did it like that because that's how it was supposed to be Oh and you definitely need to get some black housed headlights now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Here's before. Maybe it was but wasn't nearly as bad. http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/GTP2-10-091.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Yeah, now that I look at the first pic again, you can tell the painter used a shade that was too light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Yep plus when you looked close it looked like Micheal J. Fox tried to lay down the outline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 It's still a GTP Brian lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 It's still a GTP Brian lol! Damn you. Why can't u just let me think my car is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Probably some paint they had left from a previous job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 yeah that's my thoughts too. I should have just taken it to you and had it done correctly in the first place. Or just had you paint it black at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 You wouldnt believe how many times I've heard that. Especially on a 6 panels job I redid for a customer. They ended up paying 3 times as much since they didnt bring it in the first place. In saying that, Im not perfect either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Yeah but unlike most dealership body shops your more likely to be able to give the customer what they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Damn you. Why can't u just let me think my car is okay. bwhahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Well had some time yesterday so I decided to go ahead and paint the rear bumper and I must say that for the first time the rear end of the car looks damn good. Before http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/ae88a3cb.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/ff00bb1b.jpg 2 coats of primer http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/4bc878db.jpg After 2 light coats and 1 moderate coat http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/ec188409.jpg It got too dark for decent pics so I snapped these a few minutes ago http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/8db42540.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/b052e1da.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/6397d045.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Pics%20Taken%20From%20HTC%20Incredible/b013c92f.jpg For whatever reason it's really tough to get a decent photo of the black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skruffy Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 What happened to your tail lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 There tinted black but in the direct sunlight you can see where the lenses were originally pulling away from the housing. One of the flaws with that type of tail light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Get some clearcoat on those tails and wetsand/buff them! Make them look like this... http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c295/skoval25/Car%20pics/tails_two.jpg I really miss my GTP Oh, and your bumper looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Actually like the satin style look on the lights. Doesn't look as good in the pics but it's consistant all the way across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Benner, imo i think it looks great man. Fuck the haters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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