That looks sweet. Nice work.

 

That's great. I had issues as well with orange peel trying to paint the radiator support bar. I just gave up for now. Next time it will bar metal like you mentioned. I assume you also used primer before the satin black?

 

Richard,

No, no primer. The fusion paint sticks great with no issues. Again, good prep.

Shane

 

Shane, that looks great!

I need to paint my radiator support too, it's got a few scratches from us removing the engine so many times and general marks from using tools etc.

Doesn't really bother me as it's not too bad but man yours came out great! Great work.

I have used the Krylon Fusion paint before, mainly small stuff, some plastics here and there on other projects around the house. I love that paint. So easy to work with.

The key to less orange peel is not to sand down to the bare metal, but apply the last coat at a close distance, with slower arm speed which allows you to lay down a thicker coat. Looks like **** when applied and wet, but when it cures, it looks amazing.

 

Your right buddy. That's what I do on the last coat.

Shane

 

Intercooler piping is done at the polisher. Going to look good once back on the car.

Shane

 

That looks amazing. I am pretty set on doing my pipes in wrinkle black powder coat, but polished would be the other option. What does a typical shop charge to polish a set of pipes like that?

 

This build never seize to amaze me.

 

OGS,

I appreciate the compliment. Probably need to talk to you soon about some headlight restoration.

Shane

 

Well,

Went and picked up intercooler piping. To say I was very pleased is and understatement. Starting installing the left side. Originally it was hitting in a couple of spots so I've fixed that and got all the couplers and clamps cleaned up. Might have gotten a little wood when done.

Looks better in person. I'll post more once I've got this side done.





Shane

 

Got my APT bumper cover all mocked up and installed with everything in it. Mine fit perfect along with everything that goes in it. I have been working on the splash shields as this bumper of course is a lot longer in front so they don't fit factory anymore. All of mine weren't in the best shape so new ones were ordered. Still waiting on each wheel liner but I did get the front one in. I cut both edges off and ground to a straight edge. Then I aligned it and drilled holes in the APT bumper. Only three of the holes really line up so I cut the others off when I trimmed it. I also cut the plastic off where the intercooler piping went through. A lot cleaner now and easier to get to. I have mocked the fender liners up and drilled the holes for them in the bumper and they fit perfect. They will be trimmed too as they don't fit factory anymore. Adding the front shield really helped with making the bumper rigid again. The fender liners will help with this also.







Shane

 

Shane that looks spot on man!

You guys are so lucky in the south who get to enjoy "liveable" weather year round. We are over here hibernating more than 6 months out of the year. Considering making the move south in the next few years if everything goes as planned.

 

Texas weather buddy. You never know what you might get. Bumper fits perfect. Couldn't be more pleased. New fender splash shields be here Friday so I'll be installing them next week and then putting car back on the ground to see how it looks. Paint soon to come for bumper cover.

Shane

 

Nice, I also bought new fender splash shields that I'll install after the intercooler piping is made. My old set were extremely worn through from being lowered so many years. Raising the suspension settings this time around for better comfort with the new coilovers and more clearance for the big win lip I plan to run.

 

I hear both of you guys....I ended up raising my car up a little.....I was destroying the SC400 lip and bottoming out on midpipe...it was all dented in...lol