This weekend's project

[alkemyst]

Hood:

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[RGUN]

Boooooo, less artsy more fartsy... I wanna see pics of the car.

 

[alkemyst]

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[LS21]

thats a nice car. i wish i had one. in 2005. in suzuka blue. with a scratched up front bumper due to debris on highway.

 

[Juddog]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
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Very nice. What did you use?

 

[BW86]

:thumbsup:

 

[HannibalX]

You're in Texas or Florida?

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: Pale Rider
You're in Texas or Florida?

sure don't look like florida plates.

 

[BlackTigers]

http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/spec...allenger_columbia.html

I thought it was Texas as well. But the ship made me look.

 

[RedArmy]

I spy a 350z! (maybe)

The Nissan in the garage has a Texas license plate.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Pale Rider
You're in Texas or Florida?

I am more omnipresent...

Florida. The other car is a race car with it's old plates.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Juddog

Originally posted by: alkemyst
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Very nice. What did you use?

I like Meguiars.

Started with #9 swirl remover, #7 show car glaze, #21 sealant and finally gold class wax.

There is one bird dropping blem on the hood I have to get out and a small 1/2" scratch on the rear trunk lid. #9 wasn't cutting it and I didn't have my scratchX or stronger stuff with me.

I used a porter cable 7336 with edge 2000 pads (green for the #9, white for the #7 and red for the sealant/wax).

Microfiber to buff.

 

[Juddog]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Juddog

Originally posted by: alkemyst
309471304_HjWNR-O.jpg

Very nice. What did you use?

I like Meguiars.

Started with #9 swirl remover, #7 show car glaze, #21 sealant and finally gold class wax.

There is one bird dropping blem on the hood I have to get out and a small 1/2" scratch on the rear trunk lid. #9 wasn't cutting it and I didn't have my scratchX or stronger stuff with me.

I used a porter cable 7336 with edge 2000 pads (green for the #9, white for the #7 and red for the sealant/wax).

Microfiber to buff.

How long did all that take? I've been meaning to pick up a porter cable unit, I hear so many good stories about them.

 

[ayabe]

Nice, now come do mine, love bugs FTL.

 

[alkemyst]

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[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Juddog

How long did all that take? I've been meaning to pick up a porter cable unit, I hear so many good stories about them.

About 6 hours full interior, engine and exterior.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Nice car! :thumbsup: Looks fantastic too.

I've always loved the S2000. Wouldn't mind owning one but the Lotus Elise has a firmer hold on my heart strings.

 

[thomsbrain]

Ooh, that's a smooth wax job (I always feel naughty saying that).

Great car.

 

[DOTC]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Juddog

How long did all that take? I've been meaning to pick up a porter cable unit, I hear so many good stories about them.

About 6 hours full interior, engine and exterior.

What do you use to clean the engine? I'm not comfortable using a hose at all.

 

[alkemyst]

i didn't have to do more than wipe down the s2k's but on the ones I have done I get the engine warm, spray it down with a light degreaser/simple green and rinse. I then follow up with an air hose if I have it or towel dry everything well then crank it up for a few mins.

You want to avoid drenching electronics, but most engines will get water up on them anyway.

 

[alfa147x]

f&cking love that car, i envy you

 

[alfa147x]

requests full car shot !

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: alfa147x
requests full car shot !

second image in the thread.

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: alfa147x
requests full car shot !

second image in the thread.

jaw dropping nice!

I wish i could make my 94 altima look like that, i take i need a fresh coat of paint first ?

 

[alkemyst]

As long as the paint is intact it can usually be polished.