njccmd2002

#121

good luck, make a how to, seems promising.

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richee3

#122

I hope that looks as great as it sounds! Looking forward to the end results.

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rave2n

#123

This man is DIPing it the right way!

smkr3w

#124

Murphy's Law took over every step of the way today....

Wind was supposed to be 3-5 mph, but was a windstorm, tore apart my temporary paint booth- while i was spraying.. Had to play musical cars to get my car into my roomates spot in the garage.

Had no choice but to spray in a cramped garage. Couldnt fix what damage was already done.

Only had about 3 and a half coats on when my sprayer took a $h*t

Now im gonna have to call up dyc to see about fixing my sprayer issue.


I guess its fine, as long as you stand 15 feet back and its dark...

Will take pics tomorrow. had to go to dinner and get my mind off this day

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kurt95gt

#125

Sucks to hear man
Hopefully you can fix it

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smkr3w

#126

Alright so after I slept off the frustration, and took a second look.. not all hope is lost.

Its not that bad except for streaks in the doors and part of the pass side rear quarter panel.. but once i get the sprayer issue addressed I may try to fix the doors and tackle the pearly satin top coat, but I think I'll leave the matte white look for a little bit.






This post has been edited by smkr3w: Apr 24, 2013 - 7:35 AM

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cheela

#127

looks good. post some close up pics once you do clear coat.

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Dennisthe10

#128

You sir, are a pioneer!

It looks great in the pics, get rid of the overspray on the tyres and you got yourself a beaut! (Im assuming that the plasti on rubber is more adhesive?)

I hope you resolve the bits you aren't happy easily enough and I'm pretty sure you wont be able to stop yourself adding the pearl when the sprayer is sorted

Amazing first attempt, I'm now doing mine when our summer hits!

smkr3w

#129

Thanks guys.

Yeah really need to clean up the wheels..

To get rid of overspray is pretty easy-
Light overspray you can rub off with a microfiber towel.
And for the heavier bits and tyres just spray on some Goo Gone, let it sit, a quick rub and the jet setting on the hose and voila! lol

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Timmyface

#130

That looks epic! How'd the texture etc come out, I never got mine smooth.

Looks good though!! Also be careful with what car wash, window spray etc you use, might eat it away!

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smkr3w

#131

Thanks!

The texture isnt that bad, I think it has to do with the sprayer vs the rattle can. I mean it IS there but not the same rough texture. Also the top sides of the car seem to be a little smoother than and of the vertical surfaces.

As far as washing goes- simple green is what everyone one DYC uses.. let it sit then wash off.
Also Magic eraser does the trick on heavily soiled areas.

I'll have to be cautious with glass cleaner, dont think ammonia and dp would get along lol.

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Julian_Navia

#132

Looks great man

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BonzaiCelica

#133

everythings a turn on except the tinted headlights. but thats just me. visibility therefore sucks at night. is that paint or a coat of plastidip? or wait actually paint?

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smkr3w

#134

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QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Apr 5, 2013 - 11:31 AM)

>everythings a turn on except the tinted headlights. but thats just me. visibility therefore sucks at night. is that paint or a coat of plastidip? or wait actually paint?

Thanks!
But the headlights are NOT tinted..
It's just the way the sun's hitting them

They're clear plastic lenses from Rayme's GB A couple years back.
With a PROJECTOR RETROFIT
The shrouds and bezel is a dark charcoal paint.


Visibility at night is great (shakey phone shot)

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richee3

#135

Nobody can deny how sexy these cars are in white.

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smkr3w

#136

I guess I can sort of update this..
Cleaned up all the overspray and the car has now been through 2 car washes with no problems

Actually seems to be easier to clean then before.. just spray some simple green on the bug splats and heavy dirt, follow it by spraying entire car with the tire cleaner option and a medium pressure rinse and boom like new!

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Nihil

#137

I love that paint job!

Is that matte white or pearl white paint?

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smkr3w

#138

Thanks!
It's the matte white. Havent had a chance to attempt the pearl. All my days off have been busy /sigh

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SwissFerdi

#139

Glad we have the same line of thinking, I did my emblem in black too. Nice paint, the sig captures the improvements you've made in the "face" succesfully.

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rave2n

#140

Haha I swear I started a trend here with the plastidip!

Looks good. Can't wait to see the pearl results. Sucks on the sprayer. Where did it break at? Mine does feel slightly cheap, and when trying to remove the beater it sometimes feels its going to split apart. Been putting veggie oil on the thread so I don't have to twist it so hard. Next step...wrap duct tape around it.

smkr3w

#141

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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Apr 24, 2013 - 5:14 AM)

>Glad we have the same line of thinking, I did my emblem in black too. Nice paint, the sig captures the improvements you've made in the "face" succesfully.

Thanks.
Actually the emblems are purple :3 lol

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QUOTE (rave2n @ Apr 24, 2013 - 5:47 AM)

>Haha I swear I started a trend here with the plastidip!

Looks good. Can't wait to see the pearl results. Sucks on the sprayer. Where did it break at? Mine does feel slightly cheap, and when trying to remove the beater it sometimes feels its going to split apart. Been putting veggie oil on the thread so I don't have to twist it so hard. Next step...wrap duct tape around it.

Lol, i had planned to dip back when dyc was offering the yellow Wagner sprayer like a year ago but was too scared to follow thru. BUT you did give me the courage to take the leap

I fixed the gun issue. It was some dip that dried in the vaccum hole that formed a mini plastidip cork, lol.

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The_enD

#142

Damn, nice Celica dude.
I was considering wrapping my car in matte white, but after seeing your results I will be research the dip subject.
I am a big fan of the DYI and exterior paint. So my idea was if I damage the fender or something, I would simply fix it up and re-wrap instead of going to someone for a paint job.

And I run into a wall today while backing up. Such a big dent in my rear right above the wheel.

Can you hit me up with some prices?
How much was the gun and can it be replaced with a normal spray gun and a compressor?
How much did you pay for your current stage, as I am not going with clear coat and pearl, just white matte?

Thanks.

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Syaoran

#143

Yes you can replace the gun with a regular one. Plastidip sprays on like paint and dries up like rubberish plastic which is removable.

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Tigawoods

#144

im glad its keeping up to the elements and car wash!
I always thought that it would peel away

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smkr3w

#145

It's no vincent_doggy, but I have to say not bad for my first ever shot at DIY upholstery

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cheela

#146

at first I did think you bought one from vincent. nice job!

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smkr3w

#147

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QUOTE (cheela @ May 21, 2013 - 7:08 AM)

>at first I did think you bought one from vincent. nice job!

Thanks!


Busy past couple of days..

>>Ditched all the wood >>(floors and dash trim) and this is the result

did more DIY upholstery:
door cards


shift boot and Di-Noc CF wrapped bezel


and the rest wrapped/installed

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njccmd2002

#148

not bad, really i would suggest thicker thread, so that it stands out better, but you may already have it, just cant tell from the pics... but the boot looks cool..

may i suggest, go to ebay and search scrap leather, you will be surprised, i did my door cars in real leather.

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rave2n

#149

I like it

smkr3w

#150

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QUOTE (rave2n @ May 30, 2013 - 11:53 AM)

>I like it

Thank you

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QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ May 30, 2013 - 10:41 AM)

>not bad, really i would suggest thicker thread, so that it stands out better, but you may already have it, just cant tell from the pics... but the boot looks cool..

may i suggest, go to ebay and search scrap leather, you will be surprised, i did my door cars in real leather.

Thanks. When I was getting supplies and what not I bought 2 different threads, one heavy duty thread and one even thicker but it kept breaking about halfway through the stitch

So I ended up with the first thread, but after it was all said and done I like the way it came out. Adds some accent but doesn't say "look at me, look at me" lol

Sweet, I'll have to look up some scraps on ebay!


Also, new shift knob!

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