Batman722

#1

when I bought this car away back it had been repainted by the previous owner and it was a hack job. The color was custom so it was difficult for me to match for the skirts/extensions and the guy didn't really feel like sanding the car before painting it so there were a lot of spots where the paint was just chipping right off the car

so let's start with the pics

getting it sanded

I stripped everything off the car (spoiler, bumper, mirrors, moldings) and brought it over to a friend's new house. A guy who sands car at a Maaco came to do some sanding and fix a couple small dings. Thanks Hector















next here are some shots of it at the shop and in the booth

they sanded the chip gaurd off the doors



and fixed some cracks in the skirts





getting taped off





and a few shots of the base with no clear







first coat of clear





and the second coat of clear

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Batman722

#2

and some pics of the emblems I went with





and the finished product. The color is Steel Blue Metalic (Chrysler PBQ). Blue in some light, gray in others.

















I still need to get it wet sanded and buffed for a glass like finish.

and who painted it ?

a crazy greenhorn named >>presure2>> painted my car.

He laid the paint and clear down smooth and he did an impressive job. There is no one else I would feel comfortable with painting my car, I am still in shock every time I walk outside and see it.

Thank you Hector, and thank you Manny (presure2)

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playr158

#3

looking good bats. I like the color choice a lot.
and nice job manny on the paint work.

although (no disrespect to your friend)
Maaco guys (at least in my area) are known to be very very poor at prep work. So i just find that point ironic.

This post has been edited by playr158: Aug 14, 2007 - 12:02 AM

cjh4l22

#4

wow!! thats really impressive. can i get some details like.. what color is that?? its amazing! and can i ask what it cost you??

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Fate

#5

very impressive. nice color choice.

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presure2

#6

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QUOTE(playr158 @ Aug 14, 2007 - 1:00 AM) [snapback]587876[/snapback]

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looking good bats. I like the color choice a lot.
and nice job manny on the paint work.

although (no disrespect to your friend)
Maaco guys (at least in my area) are known to be very very poor at prep work. So i just find that point ironic.

thats why all the prep work was done at my house dan.
the main reason you see crap prep work come out of maaco, is they push to TOTALLY sand a car, in ONE HOUR.


D, the car looks amazing.

glad you like it, buddy

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malpaso

#7

that color is amazing... looks pretty good

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x_itchy_b_x

#8

Dustin i saw this car in person the other day and it looks truly AWESOME even without being buffed or waxed. i cant imagine what it will look like then. like glass! good job Manny!

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slvr_celica_GT_8...

#9

looks very nice, i like the new color

massbrandon

#10

WOW man it looks great. I love the color.

Valo666

#11

nice work manny...wanna come paint sarahs car when we are ready??

tomazws

#12

Where do I find impressive auto body experts in Southern California??!?!!?




sigh........

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Slick

#13

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Where do I find impressive auto body experts in Southern California??!?!!?

sigh........

You and me both! We don't have anyone NEAR the skill level that Manny has! Great job and color!

This post has been edited by Slick: Aug 14, 2007 - 1:36 PM

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CelicaBuddy

#14

great job!

Im reeeeeallllly loving that color.... it looks awesome

This post has been edited by CelicaBuddy: Aug 14, 2007 - 3:55 PM

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presure2

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QUOTE(tomazws @ Aug 14, 2007 - 8:17 PM) [snapback]587985[/snapback]

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Where do I find impressive auto body experts in Southern California??!?!!?

sigh........

You and me both! We don't have anyone NEAR the skill level that Manny has! Great job and color!

lol, thanks guys.
dustin, hector, and myself worked hard to prep the car well to give me a good base to lay the paint onto.
i cant believe you guys cant find a good body/paint man in CALIFORNIA of all places.
the best advice i can give anyone looking for paint work, is to go to as many shops as you can, and look at the work that is coming out of the booth.
you want to see a car that hasnt be detailed, or buffed or anything.
if they try and shy you away from wanting to look around the shop, move on.

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Jaws4God

#16

WOW that is a nice color!!! SO AWESOME! Great Work!

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massbrandon

#17

Hey Dustin how much would you say it cost you?

j0e_p3t

#18

looks awesome. i'm really loving the new color.

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soven

#19

great colour choice

goferris

#20

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QUOTE(massbrandon @ Aug 15, 2007 - 1:20 AM) [snapback]588115[/snapback]

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Hey Dustin how much would you say it cost you?

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shin

#21

wow. very nice Dustin! great job manny.

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Slick

#22

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QUOTE(Slick @ Aug 14, 2007 - 2:36 PM) [snapback]587997[/snapback]

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QUOTE(tomazws @ Aug 14, 2007 - 8:17 PM) [snapback]587985[/snapback]

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Where do I find impressive auto body experts in Southern California??!?!!?

sigh........

You and me both! We don't have anyone NEAR the skill level that Manny has! Great job and color!

lol, thanks guys.
dustin, hector, and myself worked hard to prep the car well to give me a good base to lay the paint onto.
i cant believe you guys cant find a good body/paint man in CALIFORNIA of all places.
the best advice i can give anyone looking for paint work, is to go to as many shops as you can, and look at the work that is coming out of the booth.
you want to see a car that hasnt be detailed, or buffed or anything.
if they try and shy you away from wanting to look around the shop, move on.

Manny, you willing to take a trip to Africa? You can shack up at my place while you prep my car! All the coconuts and bananas you can eat!

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FortuneCookie

#23

Fantastic job guys!

GTSOwner

#24

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the color! Can't wait to see it at CSP. Guess we have a new nominee for best paint

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Akimbo

#25

damn thats a nice color. great choice.

Any plans for rear extensions?

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xs94st

#26

seriously..awesome color. its like a blue gunmetal it jus looks great. even at night u know its not some normal stock color you see every day

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>Manny, you willing to take a trip to Africa? You can shack up at my place while you prep my car! All the coconuts and bananas you can eat!

omg u made me laff up my cereal

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Defgeph

#27

Saw this car first hand, very impressive work. The car looks really great. Excellent color choice.

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jcbass7

#28

Dustin

WOW! all i can say, she looks amazing (almost as good as my paint job ) just playing

I think you need more light though, let me get the flashlight

no more two tone!

nice work manny!