The transformation has begun *BG-33P 98+ conversion*
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The transformation has begun *BG-33P 98+ conversion*
Here it is folks, the progress this week of the bodywork done on my car to prepare it for paint this Saturday! 
Most of the work was done this past weekend, with some blocking and wetsanding done this week.
Preparing to spray primer onto the filled areas and bare metal areas:
Our helper, Sugar
My buddy who's doing this work, and his helper, Ripple
After blocking and sanding the passenger side and and trunk Tuesday evening:
NO dents or dings
No wing holes!
No emblems
Here's the view from my desk at the office every day
Today we blocked and sanded the driver side of the car, the front and rear bumpers, the hood, and the roof. We have just a little more to do tomorrow (Thursday) and then, fresh paint! More pics to come....
Most of the work was done this past weekend, with some blocking and wetsanding done this week.
Preparing to spray primer onto the filled areas and bare metal areas:
Our helper, Sugar
My buddy who's doing this work, and his helper, Ripple
After blocking and sanding the passenger side and and trunk Tuesday evening:
NO dents or dings
No wing holes!
No emblems
Here's the view from my desk at the office every day
Today we blocked and sanded the driver side of the car, the front and rear bumpers, the hood, and the roof. We have just a little more to do tomorrow (Thursday) and then, fresh paint! More pics to come....
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Re: The transformation has begun *BG-33P 98+ conversion* (Phil DeVtec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Phil DeVtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it's looking good. can't wait to see it when it's all done! </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: The transformation has begun *BG-33P 98+ conversion* (Ti3d in)
Well I wasn't there when the holes were filled, but they were all welded and ground smooth. A small amount of filler was used to make it ultra smooth after sanding. For the large hole for the wing's wire harness, a piece of a paint can lid was used underneath and then it was welded in place up top.
The dents dents had a layer of bondo applied, and then block sanded and feathered so that only the very tiniest amount remained in the dent itself, and then primer sprayed over the whole area.
The dents dents had a layer of bondo applied, and then block sanded and feathered so that only the very tiniest amount remained in the dent itself, and then primer sprayed over the whole area.
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Re: The transformation has begun *BG-33P 98+ conversion* (PatrickGSR94)
curious why you shaved the "integra" on the front bumper but not on the rear?
regardless, car will look great when its finished, your hard work will definately pay off.
what color btw? i might have missed it, but im slow like that
regardless, car will look great when its finished, your hard work will definately pay off.
what color btw? i might have missed it, but im slow like that
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Re: The transformation has begun *BG-33P 98+ conversion* (McSmayler)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by McSmayler »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">curious why you shaved the "integra" on the front bumper but not on the rear?
regardless, car will look great when its finished, your hard work will definately pay off.
what color btw? i might have missed it, but im slow like that</TD></TR></TABLE>
I didn't shave the INTEGRA on the front bumper. Unfortunately the bumper was not prepped correctly the last time it was painted when it was on my friend's car, and the paint inside the letters was all bubbled up and stuff. That will be the worst part of the whole paint job.
It will only be noticeable up close though.
BG-33P = Paradise Blue Pearl a.k.a. teal, the stock color of my car
regardless, car will look great when its finished, your hard work will definately pay off.
what color btw? i might have missed it, but im slow like that</TD></TR></TABLE>
I didn't shave the INTEGRA on the front bumper. Unfortunately the bumper was not prepped correctly the last time it was painted when it was on my friend's car, and the paint inside the letters was all bubbled up and stuff. That will be the worst part of the whole paint job.
It will only be noticeable up close though.BG-33P = Paradise Blue Pearl a.k.a. teal, the stock color of my car
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Re: The transformation has begun *BG-33P 98+ conversion* (PatrickGSR94)
Did you bondo the holes for the badges? Why didn't you shave the door moldings while you where at it? I wanna see the after pictures...
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Re: The transformation has begun *BG-33P 98+ conversion* (Mr.RHTuner)
ive seen a few integras that color w/ the 98-01 conversion around my town , look good and im sure yours will too
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Re: The transformation has begun *BG-33P 98+ conversion* (lDneGeL)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lDneGeL »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">shave the moldings!</TD></TR></TABLE>
have after pics up asap!
have after pics up asap!
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From: Bee Em Double You, ///M3, USA
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damn thats gonna be sweet.. id also go for the shaved moldings and the 97+ mirrors, i know u dont like the tails.. and if it were mine id also go for shaving the "integra" from the bumpers and the license plate holes in the front.
