***DIY painting "Ek" sideskirts and CTR Style Grill***
07-05-2007, 08:08 PM
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Re: (excivicboy96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by excivicboy96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So how well does the paint you got match?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, after rubbing compound and a buff it looks nice.
Yes, after rubbing compound and a buff it looks nice.
07-11-2007, 09:19 AM
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Re: (speedball3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by speedball3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What exactly is "rubbing compound?" Is it wax, clay bar, some magical putty?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Rubbing Compound is used in buffing, it has abrasive qualities. It's not a wax, and a clay bar is just that...a bar of clay.
Rubbing Compound is used in buffing, it has abrasive qualities. It's not a wax, and a clay bar is just that...a bar of clay.
07-11-2007, 08:36 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hkboy87 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how do one use the rubbing compound? just apply it on the part and rub with a cloth?</TD></TR></TABLE>
you use a polisher looks like a grinder but is different you can get them at harbor frieght
you use a polisher looks like a grinder but is different you can get them at harbor frieght
07-14-2007, 03:20 PM
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Re: (suko69)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by suko69 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ek forever guy>
are you gonna post up the second part of the DIY any time soon?</TD></TR></TABLE>
When I get around to it. I just got back from my vacation today. I need to get more paint in too. That will take maybe a week or so, but I finally found the PPG in my town I'm hoping I can just get my paint from them.
are you gonna post up the second part of the DIY any time soon?</TD></TR></TABLE>
When I get around to it. I just got back from my vacation today. I need to get more paint in too. That will take maybe a week or so, but I finally found the PPG in my town I'm hoping I can just get my paint from them.
07-14-2007, 09:15 PM
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Re: (ek forever guy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
When I get around to it. I just got back from my vacation today. I need to get more paint in too. That will take maybe a week or so, but I finally found the PPG in my town I'm hoping I can just get my paint from them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
ah ok. I hope you had a nice vacation
was just wondering
I was looking at your profile and noticed we are the same age. It's always nice to know people with the same hobby and age.
When I get around to it. I just got back from my vacation today. I need to get more paint in too. That will take maybe a week or so, but I finally found the PPG in my town I'm hoping I can just get my paint from them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
ah ok. I hope you had a nice vacation
was just wondering
I was looking at your profile and noticed we are the same age. It's always nice to know people with the same hobby and age.
07-15-2007, 07:55 PM
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Re: (biboy)
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Hence the SN
Hence the SN
07-19-2007, 10:52 AM
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i just got done painting my ctr grill for my civic. the write up helped me alot. if you use bulldog adhesive promoter it works better with plastic trim.
07-20-2007, 06:40 AM
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I did a ctr grill last week and now its time for the sideskirts. Autozone wouldn't let me buy paint (im nearly 18 but not quite) But I got a guy to buy me some... I just hope I have enough, I could only find 5oz cans of MR paint.
Thanks for the write up ek forever
Thanks for the write up ek forever
07-20-2007, 06:44 AM
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For just the grill you could get away with possibly one can, but two to be on the safe side.
For the sides I needed about 6 oz each.
For the sides I needed about 6 oz each.
07-21-2007, 07:17 AM
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Working on the skirts still... they are primed and I'm going out to paint them after posting this. I'm wondering how long to wait for clearcoat after painting them? And how long should I wait to put them back on (should I put them in the garage and let it cure etc) ?? I'm hoping they turn out good
edit: well i free-balled it but I'm happy with how they turned out thanks again ek forever
Modified by steak at 10:33 PM 7/21/2007
edit: well i free-balled it but I'm happy with how they turned out thanks again ek forever
Modified by steak at 10:33 PM 7/21/2007
08-20-2007, 03:29 PM
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I guess one of these days I'll add the tag area garnish, I'll post details on removing it along with some more prep/paint info.
08-20-2007, 08:45 PM
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Re: (gen5accstilez)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gen5accstilez »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">can you please explain exactly how you used the rubbing compound? And any recent pics?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Rubbing compound = car polish.
I used a 6" buffing wheel and car polish. It just brings the paint to a glimmer.
I'll post pics once my brother gets back in town with the digicam.
Rubbing compound = car polish.
I used a 6" buffing wheel and car polish. It just brings the paint to a glimmer.
I'll post pics once my brother gets back in town with the digicam.
09-10-2007, 10:41 AM
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Re: (importheaven)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by importheaven »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">any updates?? now that its been on for over a month is it still holding up good??</TD></TR></TABLE>
Still holding up great. Been super busy with school. And haven't deemed painting anything else on the car greater than school work. So for the time being school > me
Still holding up great. Been super busy with school. And haven't deemed painting anything else on the car greater than school work. So for the time being school > me
