An Integra DYI Weekend.
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An Integra DYI Weekend.
Had a clear weekend to work on the things that have been put off for weeks on the car.
The car was washed, cleaned with a clay bar, waxed, and waxed again.
Results:
Second, the car was rebadged with new emblems.
Before:
After:
Lastly, the objective was to resurface and paint the brake calipers. I've read how many people paint them while they are on the car. However, I wanted an even coat with a lasting finish. The sanding and cleaning was clearly impossible with the calipers still mounted on the rotors. They were removed off the car, painted and then reassembled. The first was completed on Saturday. The second front caliper was finished on Sunday.
Finished product
Right:
Left:
Enjoy the photos... Thanks H-T for all the tips.
Modified by IntEGNYC at 4:17 PM 6/16/2003
The car was washed, cleaned with a clay bar, waxed, and waxed again.
Results:
Second, the car was rebadged with new emblems.
Before:
After:
Lastly, the objective was to resurface and paint the brake calipers. I've read how many people paint them while they are on the car. However, I wanted an even coat with a lasting finish. The sanding and cleaning was clearly impossible with the calipers still mounted on the rotors. They were removed off the car, painted and then reassembled. The first was completed on Saturday. The second front caliper was finished on Sunday.
Finished product
Right:
Left:
Enjoy the photos... Thanks H-T for all the tips.
Modified by IntEGNYC at 4:17 PM 6/16/2003
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Re: An Integra DYI Weekend. (95integrags-r)
right on mang!! 
looks great!!
i still need to wax my beast- thanks for the nudge
edit:- throw on some wheels like this, and besides rhd...u'd be an itr look alike
Modified by skunkintegra at 9:02 PM 6/16/2003
looks great!!i still need to wax my beast- thanks for the nudge
edit:- throw on some wheels like this, and besides rhd...u'd be an itr look alike
Modified by skunkintegra at 9:02 PM 6/16/2003
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Re: An Integra DYI Weekend. (RJonathan)
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Re: An Integra DYI Weekend. (IntEGNYC)
Thats a clean *** teg you got there. Don't see too many of those in NYC, with all the rice running around. Glad to see that I'm not the only one in NYC who doesn't like rice. Keep up the good work, maybe one day I'll see you around since your local.
BTW here is a pic of my car:
BTW here is a pic of my car:
centercaps on the wheels, thats Motegi I believe. Correct 
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Re: An Integra DYI Weekend. (Dynamix)
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Nice GS-R. Paint your sideskirts man, it enhances the outside appearance alot.
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Nice GS-R. Paint your sideskirts man, it enhances the outside appearance alot.
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Re: An Integra DYI Weekend. (Gatecrasher19AF)
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Nice GS-R. Paint your sideskirts man, it enhances the outside appearance alot.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Nice GS-R. Paint your sideskirts man, it enhances the outside appearance alot.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: An Integra DYI Weekend. (Gatecrasher19AF)
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Nice GS-R. Paint your sideskirts man, it enhances the outside appearance alot.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Only reason I haven't painted my skirts is because I eventually want to get the OEM Optional sides and rears, so I dont wanna waste money on painting these if they are just going to come off.
Nice GS-R. Paint your sideskirts man, it enhances the outside appearance alot.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Only reason I haven't painted my skirts is because I eventually want to get the OEM Optional sides and rears, so I dont wanna waste money on painting these if they are just going to come off.
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Re: An Integra DYI Weekend. (Dynamix)
New Yorkers with brains and Style... Cant deny it 
p.s.
Great looking teg Dyn.
Im putting on my 98+ bumper on soon. Have the oem kit waiting. It took me two years to get the side skirts, rear valance, then the 98+ bumper. Well worth the wait. I ended up saving money by waiting for the right opportunities rather than shelling out the dough up front for the whole kit.
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Only reason I haven't painted my skirts is because I eventually want to get the OEM Optional sides and rears, so I dont wanna waste money on painting these if they are just going to come off.</TD></TR></TABLE>
p.s.
Great looking teg Dyn.
Im putting on my 98+ bumper on soon. Have the oem kit waiting. It took me two years to get the side skirts, rear valance, then the 98+ bumper. Well worth the wait. I ended up saving money by waiting for the right opportunities rather than shelling out the dough up front for the whole kit.
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Only reason I haven't painted my skirts is because I eventually want to get the OEM Optional sides and rears, so I dont wanna waste money on painting these if they are just going to come off.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: An Integra DYI Weekend. (type r 01-1063)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by type r 01-1063 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Car looks amazing!
What brand wax did you use?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wax alone would not accomplish what you can see and feel on car. At the moment, it feels like teflon. Water runs right off the finish rather than bead and collect. You can blow the water off the fenders. Sort of interesting to see.
I first used this all over the car. From bumper to bumper.
Afterwards, I applied the mothers carnauba wax in paste form. Paste tends to last longer and offer a better shine than the liquid version.
What brand wax did you use?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wax alone would not accomplish what you can see and feel on car. At the moment, it feels like teflon. Water runs right off the finish rather than bead and collect. You can blow the water off the fenders. Sort of interesting to see.
I first used this all over the car. From bumper to bumper.
Afterwards, I applied the mothers carnauba wax in paste form. Paste tends to last longer and offer a better shine than the liquid version.
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Re: An Integra DYI Weekend. (DxHatchback)
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I found some photos from the previous weekend on the car. Given that the car is 8 years old and was never garaged, the paint was pearlish even after my numerous attempts at polishing and waxing. The detailing removed all the oxidation from the paint. The results were amazing...
The finished product:
nice car </TD></TR></TABLE>
I found some photos from the previous weekend on the car. Given that the car is 8 years old and was never garaged, the paint was pearlish even after my numerous attempts at polishing and waxing. The detailing removed all the oxidation from the paint. The results were amazing...
The finished product: