Ok, so i started the bodywork on my hatch. Today i put on some filler, sanded, removed the things i wanted to shave, took out some interior, etc.

Im really trying to do as much bodywork and paint prep myself as i can, so it saves on time and money at the paint shop.

Ok heres the pics, and a little more info:

BEFORE



AFTER



DAY I GOT IT



NOW- Still need to do some more sanding, and filler, and yes the wheelwells are welded behind the filler...





INTERIOR - yes it is dirty, thank you



And here's what my car thinks about all this 'downtime'




Any comments and suggestions are very welcome, as this is my first attempt at bodywork. Thanks in advance, and i hope to keep updated pictures on the board.

-jP



Modified by [256] JP-03 at 9:07 PM 5/16/2004

 

sweet...get that thing all prepped up, get it out of the shop, and post sum after pics asap

 

cool stuff.
looks like a lot of people are doing their own body work.

 

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You bet, there will Pics O' Plenty when it is done. Car should be in primer by the end of the week, i hope. I am moving back home to Alabama on the 28th of this month, and getting married on the 5th of June, and hopefully i can get it in the shop before we leave for the honeymoon!! Sweet gift for when i get back.

Color is going to be... you guessed it, Electron Blue Pearl.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nerdsports &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cool stuff.
looks like a lot of people are doing their own body work.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I noticed that too. I think its because most people dont trust the work unless they do it themselves... at least thats how i think. If its something i dont know how to do, I will most times learn before it gets done, that way i can do it myself. Plus there is always the satisfaction of saying "I did all the work myself." Hell, if i had a paint booth, i would spray it myself too!!


-jP

 

nice

i wish i had a project EG

 

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i wish i had a project EG </TD></TR></TABLE>

This will eventually be my daily driver. I have a truck im gonna get rid of as soon as the paint and stuff are done. So its just a project for a little while, i guess!!

-jP

 

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I LOVE DIY BODY WORK

me and my friends did all mine of my g2, its so much fun!

 

Good luck y0.

 

EBP? Noooo! Do something a little more original.

 

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Well, i started out wanting to do Grand Prix White, but all i ever see is white hatches. Im trying to do something that is an OEM Honda color, but also, do something that i dont see alot of.

Where i live there are, 2 black, more white ones than countable, couple red ones, silverstone metallic (1), teal, and NO BLUE ONES...

What do you suggest since EBP is so 'played out' ?? All i ever see it on is the 99-00 Si.

-jP

 

Can't wait to see her when shes done

 

got a little more done today... (let the cow jokes begin)











*Not pictured- Shaved antenna, rear keyhole, and hatch emblem (all welded).

Car should be fully smoothed and primered this weekend.

 

Oh and does anybody have any tips on the best way to prep the interior?? Mine is really dirty, and i want to get it ready to paint as well. Would Simple Green do the job? Im going to put carpet back in, as well as the panels... but i would like to have it all match. Anyways, if anybody has any suggestions, feel free to share them. Thanks

-jP

 

MOOOOOOOO



good job! I have a white 92 hatch too that has a few dings in the weirdest places... I was just digging up more info on the web and I came across this... good luck bro

edit: here are a few good links I found...

http://www.cadvision.com/blanc....html

http://hotrodders.com/kb/body-....html

 

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I got 'Eat MoR ChiKin' all day today...

Yea i had alot of little dings and what not as well. I dont expect it to be perfect at all, since this is my first body job, but Im learning as I go, so its all good!!

-jP

 

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Well, i started out wanting to do Grand Prix White, but all i ever see is white hatches. Im trying to do something that is an OEM Honda color, but also, do something that i dont see alot of.

Where i live there are, 2 black, more white ones than countable, couple red ones, silverstone metallic (1), teal, and NO BLUE ONES...

What do you suggest since EBP is so 'played out' ?? All i ever see it on is the 99-00 Si.

-jP</TD></TR></TABLE>

if i were u, id go with captiva blue pearl...sexiest oem blue that honda ever put on their damn cars

 

I was wondering how long it would take for someone to suggest that color. I was actually looking at a Porsche blue, but then i saw a mint CBP hatch on here and i was sold.

Captiva Blue

 

madd props for DIY

 

***Update***

Here's some of today's action. Got those holes welded up (antenna, hatch emblem, hatch keyhole), got everything sanded, and half of the car primered. Tommorrow everything should be primered and ready for paint.

First of all... these 3 items are your friend:


I had a rust hole the size of a baseball right under the passenger side taillight, and that Evercoat fiberglass filler worked perfect, looks like there wasnt a hole there at all. The high-build primer works good if you have done any welding on your car, it kinda blends the edges of the original metal to the new metal, thus creating a seamless look, perfect. And the lightweight filler is very easy to use. Would highly recommend any and all of these products if you plan on doing bodywork.

Car Pics:




Dents be gone...

Shaved antenna...

Shaved rear holes...


Thanks for the space, let me know what you all think... /

-jP

 

good luck with it.

for doing it yourself.

 

looks like its coming along nicely id like to do some of my own body work someday....

 

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I highly recommend it if youve got the time. It is easier than i thought it would be, and i am already getting the feeling of accomplishment even though it hasnt been painted yet.

Now i just have to make a final decision on a color. I did a search and there are too many CBP hatches. So i gotta find something else...

-jP

 

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I had a rust hole the size of a baseball right under the passenger side taillight

-jP</TD></TR></TABLE>

any pics of the before of this?

good job BTW... are you match painting the emblems?