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drunk_chicken
Post #806

[quote name='Zeeute' timestamp='1313759349' post='1287666407']
Door Jambs were done tonight on my S15 :) I am THE happiest @#$! on the plant, the second I saw the paint, I couldn't stop smiling! Cannot wait to get my car back on the road :D

Pardon the shit pictures, I'm going to go there tomorrow and take pictures with my DSLR... Its funny how different light and a crappy camera phone makes it different.

The paint is R33 GTR Series 1 Midnight Purple... Pictures don't do it justice, but you get the picture

[img]http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/300326_2288019796201_1120138097_32739049_7651376_n.jpg[/img]

[img]http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294514_149015458516211_100002232732073_284704_2624951_n.jpg[/img]

[img]http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296447_149034585180965_100002232732073_284723_5076307_n.jpg[/img]
[/quote]top job mate looks the goods.

wbtonner
Post #807

[quote name='j.d.m' timestamp='1313755702' post='1287666304']
the backing of your headlight (not the lense), like this

[img]http://i.ebayimg.com/19/!Buj,IowEGk~$(KGrHqIOKjgEvMk6!nBUBM!ywKVPFw~~_12.JPG[/img]
[/quote]
Will have a look at pulling my lights apart tomorrow, if its too hard i'll give it a miss as I don't want to break shit.

02GZM
Post #808

[quote name='wbtonner' timestamp='1313761225' post='1287666445']
Will have a look at pulling my lights apart tomorrow, if its too hard i'll give it a miss as I don't want to break shit.
[/quote]

Stick them in the oven for 15 min to loosen up the glue.

Cereal.

Geoff
Post #809

Are you for serious? Paint the reflector of your headlights (yknow, the bit that actually throws the light) 2pak black?

Fuck me, commodore drivers (p platers at that) never cease to amaze me.

wbtonner
Post #810

[quote name='Geoff' timestamp='1313800711' post='1287666926']
Are you for serious? Paint the reflector of your headlights (yknow, the bit that actually throws the light) 2pak black?

Fuck me, commodore drivers (p platers at that) never cease to amaze me.
[/quote]
Didn't you see the picture above? :unsure:
Pretty sure thats not the reflector. :rolleyes:

Protius
Post #811

Removed the rest of the drivetrain ready for new bits next weekend.

[attachment=1548078:IMG_0345_574x768.jpg]

Torrie_Man
Post #812

Welded up the huge crack in the Torana's Zorst. Doesn't sound like a swarm of wasps at idle anymore.

wbtonner
Post #813

Painted other 2 rims. Fiddled around with new suspension parts, hopefully get the front done tomorrow.
[url=http://www.filedump.net/index.php?pic=camerazoom201108201403381313841737.jpg][img]http://www.filedump.net/dumped/camerazoom201108201403381313841737.jpg[/img][/url]

gucci
Post #814

I tinted my headlights , tail lights and side indicators black and put on new grille today .... fun fun
shit quality pics due to weather and time of day

[img]http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296273_258435110848031_100000446321948_950758_4889885_n.jpg[/img]

[img]http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/296769_258435947514614_100000446321948_950759_752046_n.jpg[/img]

wbtonner
Post #815

[quote name='gucci' timestamp='1313850479' post='1287668577']
I tinted my headlights , tail lights and side indicators black and put on new grille today .... fun fun
shit quality pics due to weather and time of day

[/quote]
Did you use window tint? If so what % ?

Geoff
Post #816

Geoff 1

Pajero 0

[IMG]http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x107/BFG161291/IMG_20110819_131343.jpg[/IMG]

matmarhar
Post #817

Cleaned the inside of 3 of the fuckers washed the missus car

02GZM
Post #818

[quote name='wbtonner' timestamp='1313893033' post='1287669281']
Did you use window tint? If so what % ?
[/quote]

Use a tinted vinyl so you can heat and stretch/shrink it around any curves. And then you can just peel it off if you ever need to.
Lamin-X films are extremely easy to install. I've done a few mates cars with the stuff now. Just order it from the states. It doesn't take long to get here. And they do pre-cut sheets for VE's (Pontiac G8) [url="http://www.lamin-x.com/Pontiac-G8-09-10-Headlight-Covers-p/pt007.htm"]http://www.lamin-x.com/Pontiac-G8-09-10-Headlight-Covers-p/pt007.htm[/url]
The gif below has pics and tint percentages too.


[url="http://www.lamin-x.com/v/vspfiles/what_it_is/headlight_animation.gif"][img]http://www.lamin-x.com/v/vspfiles/what_it_is/headlight_animation.gif[/img][/url]

Garfield Gangsta
Post #819

found out my aircon compressor is fucked

goo
Post #820

painted my fully sick hard core narly stocko hilux rims with 3 dollar pressure silver!!! i no i no im a high roller!! LOL

wbtonner
Post #821

[quote name='02GZM' timestamp='1313907773' post='1287669861']
Use a tinted vinyl so you can heat and stretch/shrink it around any curves. And then you can just peel it off if you ever need to.
Lamin-X films are extremely easy to install. I've done a few mates cars with the stuff now. Just order it from the states. It doesn't take long to get here. And they do pre-cut sheets for VE's (Pontiac G8) [url="http://www.lamin-x.com/Pontiac-G8-09-10-Headlight-Covers-p/pt007.htm"]http://www.lamin-x.com/Pontiac-G8-09-10-Headlight-Covers-p/pt007.htm[/url]
The gif below has pics and tint percentages too.


[url="http://www.lamin-x.com/v/vspfiles/what_it_is/headlight_animation.gif"][img]http://www.lamin-x.com/v/vspfiles/what_it_is/headlight_animation.gif[/img][/url]
[/quote]
Cheers, thank you. That looks like exactly what I was after. I was contemplating getting tint and just trimming the excess off, problem solved.

OT:
Finally have matching rims front and rear. Lol. Also washed it (after this pic)
[url=http://www.filedump.net/index.php?pic=camerazoom201108211548481313921176.jpg][img]http://www.filedump.net/dumped/camerazoom201108211548481313921176.jpg[/img][/url]

iamhappy46
Post #822

[quote name='wbtonner' timestamp='1313755526' post='1287666300']
[b]QUESTION:[/b]
I have a black VE ute, what else can I paint black?
So far:
-Rims and centre caps
-Front grill badge
[/quote]

The windscreen painted black?

Paint the towball cover while your there

wbtonner
Post #823

[quote name='iamhappy46' timestamp='1313927010' post='1287670934']
The windscreen painted black?

Paint the towball cover while your there
[/quote]

I contemplated painting the rear window.... can't see out of it anyway.....

Will add the cover to the list, cheers. :)

WizardHat
Post #824

Looks good WB, nice job.

OT: Changed the timing belt, got halfway through swapping the front rotors, got distracted and went for a bike ride. Will have to finish it next weekend now I guess.

_Ben
Post #825

[quote name='wbtonner' timestamp='1313755526' post='1287666300']
[b]QUESTION:[/b]
I have a black VE ute, what else can I paint black?
So far:
-Rims and centre caps
-Front grill badge
[/quote]
imo remove holden badge, and tint tail lights ;)

wbtonner
Post #826

[quote name='WizardHat' timestamp='1313928887' post='1287671030']
Looks good WB, nice job.

OT: Changed the timing belt, got halfway through swapping the front rotors, got distracted and went for a bike ride. Will have to finish it next weekend now I guess.
[/quote]
Thanks. :)

[quote name='_Ben' timestamp='1313929061' post='1287671034']
imo remove holden badge, and tint tail lights ;)
[/quote]
On the cards. I've ordered some tint for both the head/tail lights, 83% and 48% and will see how it looks on the car vs. how legal it is with the brake light visibility distance etc.
I looked at removing the rear badge and don't want to leave holes in the tailgate. I'll wait till I get the inevitable dent in the tail gate like most utes and remove it and weld the holes then. :)

GTRwilson
Post #827

[quote name='wbtonner' timestamp='1313929824' post='1287671062']
I looked at removing the rear badge and don't want to leave holes in the tailgate. I'll wait till I get the inevitable dent in the tail gate like most utes and remove it and weld the holes then. :)
[/quote]

99.9% sure there arent any holes....

Torrie_Man
Post #828

[quote name='_Ben' timestamp='1313929061' post='1287671034']
imo remove holden badge, and tint tail lights ;)
[/quote]

needs moar chev badge

wbtonner
Post #829

[quote name='GTRwilson' timestamp='1313930264' post='1287671070']
99.9% sure there arent any holes....
[/quote]
Really, I thought all holden utes had the holes behind the badge. Will attempt to remove the badge tomorrow.

Edit-
Just searched justcommodores and there isn't holes. Thanks GTRwilson.

GTRwilson
Post #830

no probs. Helped a mate debadge his MY09.5 VE SV6 ute, and yeah as said, no holes on any. Fishing line works well to cut through the double sided tape holding them all on.

wbtonner
Post #831

Fishing line? Sweet. Will give it a go tomorrow. :thumbsup:

autech_s15
Post #832

and a heat gun

Then clean the residue off with thinners or turps. Be careful not to let the thinners stay on the paint too long, wash it off with vinegar or water

Sharpy
Post #833

[img]http://www.filedump.net/dumped/31918710150761509505504552890503202852464953971n1313982630.jpg[/img]

Mad Scientist
Post #834

Installed my new Forgies and H-Beams

ROO
Post #835

[quote name='autech_s15' timestamp='1313979193' post='1287671921']
and a heat gun

Then clean the residue off with thinners or turps. Be careful not to let the thinners stay on the paint too long, wash it off with vinegar or water
[/quote]

turps yes, kero yes, eucalyptus oil yes

thinners [size="5"][b]NO ![/b][/size] :shocked:

tyrfry95
Post #836

finally got the water pump re-placed and a full service

orderd a whiteline rear sway bar!!(coming next week)

and new exhaust with high flow muff(with custom nz styles droopy tip)

with a few more bits to fix.

and still searching for a new dash surround :o(

Luke
Post #837

[quote name='Geoff' timestamp='1313897395' post='1287669429']
Geoff 1

Pajero 0

[IMG]http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x107/BFG161291/IMG_20110819_131343.jpg[/IMG]
[/quote]

"Just heading out for a while."

LOL GEDDIT?

OT: Got the rear quarter glass replaced.

02GZM
Post #838

[quote name='Sharpy' timestamp='1313982650' post='1287672051']
[img]http://www.filedump.net/dumped/31918710150761509505504552890503202852464953971n1313982630.jpg[/img]
[/quote]

Same colour or slightly different? Might just be the lighting. Looks good though.

Sharpy
Post #839

[quote name='02GZM' timestamp='1313999589' post='1287672904']
Same colour or slightly different? Might just be the lighting. Looks good though.
[/quote]


It's the R34 GTR gold called "silica breath" Can't wait to see it with the sun out.

GTRwilson
Post #840

[quote name='Sharpy' timestamp='1313999849' post='1287672945']
It's the R34 GTR gold called "silica breath" Can't wait to see it with the sun out.
[/quote]
i was hoping you'd ditch the colour completely. :oopsie:

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