Paint & Body Work - The "Roxanne" Appearance Build Thread

Back in March I bought my first car, a 1994 Camaro Z28. The car had just under 123,000 miles and a "rebuilt engine" and bolt-ons. The car was in desperate need of paint and I had always wanted to "restore" a car. (I wouldn't call it a restoration but you get the point.) When I first bought it two rims were black and two were silver but the previous owner had another set of rims and tires that he gave to me in the sale but here's what it looked like the morning after I bought it.

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/day1.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/day2.jpg

As you can see, its seen better days. So I decided to clean it up and saw the true extent of the blemishes. And on top of it, my kind neighbors decide to key the ever living shit out of it.
Heres a pic with the tires and rims mounted

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/saladshooters.jpg

To give it a better look I bought some stainless steel inserts and Z28 emblems

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/camaroinserts3.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-04-30181232.jpg

A month went bye so I cleaned it up again and shot some pictures in my backyard.

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-11161122.jpg
Yes, one silver rim...

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-11160839.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-11161143.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-11161211.jpg

Shortly after this my SS spoiler came in the mail and I test fitted it and was pleased with the look

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-12152819.jpg

And now finally I got to do some bodywork :)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26095241.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26100552.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26100642.jpg
masked up
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26105558.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26105608.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26105618.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26110315.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26110327.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26110337.jpg
sanded
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26133315.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26133344.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26133413.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26133439.jpg

Soon to come is a shaved berger panel, new exhaust, new rims/tires and probably a different hood. Oh and if anyone is trying to get rid of some rims PM me :cool:

More to come in the next few days/weeks

Respraying same red or different shade?

I like the "ugly" hood also

hey steve

Are you planning on rattle can painting it or actual automotive paint through a spray gun? Btw if you plan on keeping the stock 16" wheels and want to check out something new look into Plasti-dip. Best part about it is that if you dont like the color you choose you can peel it off like skin with no damage to the original rim / surface.


Thing is coming along, maybe I'll see you at a meet sometime in MA

Looking better already. Always liked those years of the Z28, glad they arent all just dying away and someone's fixing them up.

you have some shitty neighbors if they keyed your "new" car

you have some shitty neighbors if they keyed your "new" car

That's what I was thinking. I'd skull fu(k someone for that.

^^^^^^Agreed

Making progress, body work can be very rewarding when your not doing it for a living.

Good job :usa:

Respraying same red or different shade?

I like the "ugly" hood also

I'm torn on original color or a different shade. I don't know of that many shades of red that aren't dark

hey steve

Are you planning on rattle can painting it or actual automotive paint through a spray gun? Btw if you plan on keeping the stock 16" wheels and want to check out something new look into Plasti-dip. Best part about it is that if you dont like the color you choose you can peel it off like skin with no damage to the original rim / surface.


Thing is coming along, maybe I'll see you at a meet sometime in MA

I will be using Dupont paint through a HVLP spray gun but I will probably respray my jams with a rattle can. And yeah probably around July I'll have it on the road so I will most likely see ya around :cheers:

Looking better already. Always liked those years of the Z28, glad they arent all just dying away and someone's fixing them up.

Thanks :D

Making progress, body work can be very rewarding when your not doing it for a living.

Good job :usa:

Once I'm out of school I will be doing it for a living but I figured this is a good way to practice my skills and get a sick looking car out of it too. Thanks :)

Coming along nicely. Post more pics of the progress.

Once I'm out of school I will be doing it for a living but I figured this is a good way to practice my skills and get a sick looking car out of it too. Thanks :)

Hell yea man, Body work is all about experience. The great thing about doing it on your car is that you can re do it and re do it until its perfect! You can take the time to wet sand more using different grits than if you were in the shop working on someone else car where you step down quicker and really make that biaotch SMOOTH.

I would check out a shop that mixes paint and you can have them make you a shade that you like.

Rosso Corsa might be a good alternative. There is a place near me that can even make you whatever color you want in an aerosol can. But if you already have HVLP available to you it wouldn't be hard to spray the jams too.

The berger looks great too.

Are you going to paint the headlight surround red as well? I think that looks great on the LT cars. But sometimes the black looks good and since you have the berger mod you might leave it black.

Hell yea man, Body work is all about experience. The great thing about doing it on your car is that you can re do it and re do it until its perfect! You can take the time to wet sand more using different grits than if you were in the shop working on someone else car where you step down quicker and really make that biaotch SMOOTH.

I would check out a shop that mixes paint and you can have them make you a shade that you like.

Rosso Corsa might be a good alternative. There is a place near me that can even make you whatever color you want in an aerosol can. But if you already have HVLP available to you it wouldn't be hard to spray the jams too.

The berger looks great too.

Are you going to paint the headlight surround red as well? I think that looks great on the LT cars. But sometimes the black looks good and since you have the berger mod you might leave it black.

I'm really trying to explore my options as far as red tints go and my car came with the berger it just needed inserts to make it looks good. I have another spare berger panel which I'm going to fill the letters with plastic and paint it to match the car in case i get bored of the flat black one I have now.

And I'm deffinatly painting the headlight buckets black for two reasons:
1.) in person it really doesn't look all that great to me
2.) also I'm trying to make it seem subtle, but noticeable to the trained eye.

I've been going to school for auto body for almost 3 years now and very rarely do I get excited about working on a car but this is deffinitaly exciting.

Tuesday and Wednesday I'll start working on my doors and get everything else set up for paint :cool:

looking good so far!!

looking good so far!!

thanks man, can't wait to see how yours comes out

thanks man, can't wait to see how yours comes out

still got alot of work to do on it..are you plan on changing the color?

still got alot of work to do on it..are you plan on changing the color?

going with a different shade of red

What are you thinking about doing to the wheels?

What are you thinking about doing to the wheels?

I wanna get either SS 10 spokes, ZR1 rims, or C5 DD

I wanna get either SS 10 spokes, ZR1 rims, or C5 DD

ZR1 for the win! They make replicas that arent too expensive, if you cant find factory ZR's in good shape. I'm looking into a set of hurst rims myself for the future, but not sure where to find them... I saw them in a Keystone performance cataloge next to a set of ZR1 replicas:cool:

ZR1 for the win! They make replicas that arent too expensive, if you cant find factory ZR's in good shape. I'm looking into a set of hurst rims myself for the future, but not sure where to find them... I saw them in a Keystone performance cataloge next to a set of ZR1 replicas:cool:

yeah I can never decide between them, I think I might get the C5 DD tho

Black ZR1's would be sexy tho!

Ford has a red paint that I've seen on the new F150's. It is gorgeous in the sunlight. Almost looks like it has a bit of pink in it. Here's an example, but the pic doesn't really do the color justice. Go to your local Ford dealer and have a look:

http://www.damerowford.com/stkPhotos/BeavertonAutoGroup/401806_s1.jpg

http://images.dealerrevs.com/pictures/58163345.jpg

It's called "Red Candy"

Black ZR1's would be sexy but so would some C5 DD omg ^^^^^that's a beautiful color I might have to go to a ford dealer because that paint looks amazing.

Black ZR1's would be sexy but so would some C5 DD omg ^^^^^that's a beautiful color I might have to go to a ford dealer because that paint looks amazing.

When you see it in the sun it looks a mile deep. Be prepared for sticker shock when you see the price of red paint versus, say black paint, lol.

That means it will cost a fuck load...might have to pass on it then :/

I think a maple red mettalic looks awsome on f bodys really deep mettalic red i painted a 76 chevy truck that color and it is a head turner.

Pics?

No i painted it for a guy and chopped the top but her is the same exact paint really deep and lots of metyalic. Mettallic in paint covers more flaws in paihttp://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/10419034-700-0.jpg?rev=1nt also if this os your first paint job

That means it will cost a fuck load...might have to pass on it then :/


Any red color will cost a lot. Ask a painter how much it typically costs for red paint.

Yes it is more for red on certain colors of red generic red is the same as black color types. But generic red just looks cheap to me

Any red color will cost a lot. Ask a painter how much it typically costs for red paint.

I'm in the industry and understand the costs of red but having extra tintcoats like pearls or metallics is just going to increase the price of the already expensive paint.

On a sidenote I've narrowed down the paint choices to these:

Vibrant Red:
http://www.nagtroc.org/forums/uploads/gallery/album_123/med_gallery_11776_92_1318247084_2308.jpg

Victory Red:
http://www.furballfrenzy.net/pics/2010camaro03.jpg

Passion Red:
http://www.weblogsinc.com/common/images/7785804156068892.JPG?0.9220796503653664

Chili Red:
http://www.collectorcarsforsale.com/images/extended/160772526632/0.jpg

I'm not a fan of the volvo red I think its to "look at me" while looking kinda of cheapish if that makes sense.

I like the torch red, seen it in person on a Zr1 and knew that if I ever got a newer c6 vette I would want it torch red. To bad its exclusive to the Zr1 i think.

And yes a good red paint is going to cost more, but red usually lays really nicely. My best friend is a painter and he loves spraying anything red.

Victory Red gets my vote.i sprayed few test panels before.the color really stands out..
and i have it on my s10.one question y don't you want to do metallic color?

Victory Red gets my vote.i sprayed few test panels before.the color really stands out..
and i have it on my s10.one question y don't you want to do metallic color?

Because it wouldn't really stand out on a bright red color, and if it's going to be bright I want it really glossy but if it was a dark red or blue I would deffinitely go with the metallic.

If you go to someone that mixes their own paint, I doubt there will be much difference between regular, metallic, pearl.

Most of the premium you see with metallic paints is dealers thinking those words command a higher price tag on the option list when in reality there is not much difference.

if you spray a mettalic you can see it on any color. it doesnt cost that much more you can have them add more or less mettalic in the paint color. where are you going to paint this car at? your garage?

I'm doing all the work in my grandfathers old shop. I just want a real glossy red so I think I'm going with victory red.

I'm going there today and tomorrow so ill post up pictures of the progress tomorrow tonight

I worked on a Victory Red Hennessey GTR 700 this past weekend. It's nice red in person.

I worked on a Victory Red Hennessey GTR 700 this past weekend. It's nice red in person.

Yeah I think thats what I'm going with. Thanks for all the help everyone

Didn't get as much done as i wanted to because i only had an hour and a half at my disposal but heres what got done today:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-30184845.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-30184854.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-30184838.jpg

Hopefully this Monday or Tuesday I can head down and finish the passenger door and work on the rear bumper and if there's time, do some exhaust work.

And its looking like Victory Red is the color I'm going with

are u planning on priming the whole car?

Nope only where the body work is

IMO u should prime the whole car.just to get everything smooth and straight.plus then you can do any type of color.but its up to u

IMO u should prime the whole car.just to get everything smooth and straight.plus then you can do any type of color.but its up to u

A fine grit sand paper will smooth it out just fine; you don't really need to prime spots that dont have body work on them so I'm not going to waste time/material doing it. Also I'm staying away from the engine bay aside from a good cleaning and to be honest, I really wanted to keep it red from the start

Just throwing this out there...have you considered flat/matte/satin red?

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu94/Talentmotorsports/DSC00770.jpg

It's not for everyone, but I personally really like it.

That's actually really cool looking. I might consider that. Only thing is i won't know how good or bad it looks til paint is on it then I can get a flatening agent in the clear if I like it.

Thanks for that picture I might go with that

I've seen probably 2 or 3 cars painted this color in person, it looks really good IMO.

Well its been awhile since I've posted but I have been really busy between work and school but today I got a solid 6 hours worth of work in today so heres a little update!

Sanded down the hood, did some bodywork over a little spiderwebbing and primed:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-20192606.jpg

Both fenders primed and sanded along with the SS Spoiler:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-20192614.jpg

Started working on my shaved berger:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-20192623.jpg

Bodywork done on HUGE dent on the rocker:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-20192636.jpg

Bumper removed and sanded: (spider webbing)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-20192646.jpg

On top of that I installed an upper ball joint and tie rod end because they both shit the bed. On top of that I sanded down a little of my door jams, probably going to repaint them all minus the engine bay.

All's that left is to do a little more priming, give the car a bath, mask it and it will be ready for paint. Still going with Victory Red and am really anticipating how it will come out. I get out of school on Friday too so I will be spending probably everyday at the shop until its all finished :)

Thanks

looks good. Can't wait to see it finished

Did you use a mold release agent cleaner before you sprayed the fenders/bumpers?

WOW!!! In truth, I'm jealous of you, dude! How I wish that I had a Camaro that I could take apart and re-paint! Everyone's idea of an ideal experience differs, but I would love the opportunity to do what you're doing. Keep up the excellent job and enjoy what I think is a great project!

are u going to prime the rear bumper?if u are use flex or spectra primer.i used regular 2k primer and it cracked.these bumpers are really flexible.had to strip down mine twice.just trying to save u some time.

looks good. Can't wait to see it finished
Me too :) thanks
Did you use a mold release agent cleaner before you sprayed the fenders/bumpers?
I used a degreasing solvent, not sure what the specifics behind it are
WOW!!! In truth, I'm jealous of you, dude! How I wish that I had a Camaro that I could take apart and re-paint! Everyone's idea of an ideal experience differs, but I would love the opportunity to do what you're doing. Keep up the excellent job and enjoy what I think is a great project!
Yes thank you! It deffinitely is something that more people should really go through because its one of the best ways to really appreciate the fine details of your car.
are u going to prime the rear bumper?if u are use flex or spectra primer.i used regular 2k primer and it cracked.these bumpers are really flexible.had to strip down mine twice.just trying to save u some time.
Oh yes I will be using a flex additive, its crazy how much flex the bumper has, it just feels so flimsy but thanks for lookin out :cheers:

i wish i could repaint mine.. it makes me sad..
if it was my car i would fill in the front of the hood to make it look better.
post more pics dammit!

^I wish I could do that but it would be a bitch haha. Will have more pics in a few days

Well here are a few updates along with a walkaround of the car;

Shaved berger panel completed and primed:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114432.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114437.jpg

New bumper cover was test fitted:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28123639.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28123645.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28123633.jpg

Rocker panel primed:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114311.jpg

Door trim and mirrors removed:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114251.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114335.jpg

Lots of junk in my trunk ;)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114353.jpg

Walkaround of the car:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114227.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114214.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114208.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114202.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114237.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114232.jpg

Dirty engine bay :/

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114546.jpg

That's it for now, might take a trip to the shop on Saturday but I'll have to wait and see.

Oh and my right side exhaust tip was removed for the time being because it was loose but they are dual tips. Just figured I'd point it out in case anyone was confused...

Nice keep up the good work

Thanks man

Can't wait to see more. I painted for the first time, a door, a few months ago. What a rush to see the fruits of my labor!

Ive been painting for 3 years, and everytime I unmask after I paint it feels like opening a gift :)

:cheers:

I have for a year and its fun and you feel good to see your work when its done. I chopped the top and slammed a 52 chevy truck. A guy brought me the truckooking like this... http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r599/JUSTINSWS6/525.jpg it was his dads old farm truck and he wanted it restored for his dads 74 b day. It took me 6 months but after all said and done it looked like rhis he told me je liked street and rat rods so i did this and put a 400 firebird motor in it bored to 406 and made 470 rwhp. http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r599/JUSTINSWS6/52truck.jpg chopin the top really takes time and patience alot of it.

I can only imagine! That's crazy dude nice job

Alright I know its been awhile since I've posted but I've gotten some work done on the car. Lifes been pretty hectic lately between work and my sister having a kid but finally I got the door jambs sprayed :)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11152434.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11152455.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11152501.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11154739.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11155536.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11154826.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11154819.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-12122519.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-12122519.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11155548.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11155554.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11155554.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11155603.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11155610.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-12122524.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-12122531.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-12124322.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-12124330.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-12124347.jpg

Bumper primed/sanded

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-12102949.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-12111628.jpg

Everythings basically put back together on the inside and I got my sun visor delete brackets, SLP license mount bracket, clear corner lenses and BMR Polished Radiator cover all ready to go.

Hopefully I can finish painting the car by the end of this week but the color really is amazing, especially in person.

More soon to come :)

Oh and sorry for the bad quality pictures :( my friend has a good camera and after everythings done we'll get some hi-res pics

Slight Update:

This project might be in the backburner for a little bit because my grandfather, who is letting me use his shop, is in the hospital and I'm not sure when he'll be back in good shape so until then the only thing painted is my jambs

Sorry to hear about that hope he is ok and will recover well.

Good news, he's making a good recovery. Had everyone scared for a second though...he's 80 years old

Good news, he's making a good recovery. Had everyone scared for a second though...he's 80 years old

Glad to hear your grandfather is doing well. I live with mine and he's healthy as a horse at age 90!

Question: is your Camaro at a body shop in Weymouth? Saw a red one parked outside pine near my girlfriends house today.

Nope but that's where I bought it. It had the nose repainted but the paint was chipping off.

Its funny because the kid that I bought the car off of, bought it right as my friend was gonna look at it but he ended up later with a 99 SS.

There's a lot of f-bodys over there though

Nope but that's where I bought it. It had the nose repainted but the paint was chipping off.

Its funny because the kid that I bought the car off of, bought it right as my friend was gonna look at it but he ended up later with a 99 SS.

There's a lot of f-bodys over there though

oh haha thats funny. I was driving by this one today and immediately thought of your car because of this thread. I was almost tempted to leave a note on it.

I'm not in that area all the time with my car. Havent seen a bunch of F-bodys there, usually mustangs


cars coming along awesome dude, congrats

Thanks man and its a good thing you didn't leave a note haha!

Any updates?

Any updates?

Getting over to shop ASAP. My grandfather has almost completely recovered so I'm going to try and get over there this week and get everything done

Looking very nice! Cant wait to see the final product!

do most ppl do the door jams seperate? i always do the door jams then do the rest of the car at the same time

do most ppl do the door jams seperate? i always do the door jams then do the rest of the car at the same time

I think its more of a preference thing for most people. It was my first time painting jambs and I just did it seperately.

It was tough doing the jambs getting in weird tricky spots with a spray gun so if I had to do it again I would certainly do it seperately. I also used an aerosol can for the clear coat too which made it easier; for me anyway.

looking good!

looking good!

thanks man. should be painted tomorrow

Alright so I know its been awhile since I've made any progress but the person who is letting me use their shop to work on my car is my grandfather, who is 80 years old (but still kicks ass!) and he was diagnosed with Lyme disease so he was out of commission and I didn't want to rush him back into things but now he's back and I'm really starting to make some progress.

I jacked up the car, to help paint the rockers, and began prep work and masking and here's how it looked right before paint.

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15121408.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15121435.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15121508.jpg

Dusted the panels with sealer:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15123856.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15123906.jpg

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PAINT!

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http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15144605.jpg

Sadly my phone died right before I cleared so theres no pictures of the car right after I cleared it but here are some pictures of the morning after

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16105542.jpg

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http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16111131.jpg

Today I also painted the shaved berger and SS spoiler :)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16121406.jpg

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http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16121328.jpg

Clearcoat

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16133243.jpg

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http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16133802.jpg

More to come in the following days and the car should be done at some point next week. :)

Looks Bad-A... do you have wheels? some chrome zr1's would set if off with the red color

Looks Bad-A... do you have wheels? some chrome zr1's would set if off with the red color

Sadly I don't but over the winter I plan on getting some new rims/tires and lowering it as well. The car sits to high and the 245s make it look bad but it'll have to do for the time being unless I can find a good deal. But I kind of want chrome C5DD 18x9.5 but we'll see how my taxes look :judge:

Why would you do all of that work and tape the damn antenna off? Why wouldn't you take it off the car?

Why would you do all of that work and tape the damn antenna off? Why wouldn't you take it off the car?

Started to but it felt like it was going to snap off so i said to hell with it. Besides if I decide later that I want to fill it in I would have to respray the panel anyway

Haha.. ill sell u my gunmetal z06 motorsport wheels =] 18x10.5 rears 18x9.5 fronts.. im going chrome with my new paint

How much? I've considered getting those before

looks really good man.good job!!!

looks really good man.good job!!!

Thanks! Yours looks badass as well.

So today I began reassembly and did some some sanding and buffing and painted my locks and handles.

Spoiler and shaved Berger panel installed as well as emplempros Onyx emblems:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-17111401.jpg

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http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-17111427.jpg

Locks, handles and mirrors:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-17120017.jpg

BMR Polished Radiator Cover:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-17124033.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-17124055.jpg

Tomorrow I will paint my fenders most likely so stayed tuned for that

gj cant wait to see the finished product

everything looks great but not digging the bowtie and emblem on the rear panel. I actually like the OEM look in polished black

my oem emblems were beat to hell so I got new ones and I liked them a lot and now seeing them on the car makes it worth the buy. Sorry you don't like but hey to each their own

my oem emblems were beat to hell so I got new ones and I liked them a lot and now seeing them on the car makes it worth the buy. Sorry you don't like but hey to each their own

They emblems are perfect just i dont like them in the middle i guess. The whole preject is top notch though. Good job!

I love those onyx emblems! And those polished rad covers get dirty so fast!

Looks sweet man this things gonna look killer!

They emblems are perfect just i dont like them in the middle i guess. The whole preject is top notch though. Good job!

Well its not going to please everyone but hey, its different, thats what happens. Thanks though I appreciate it

I love those onyx emblems! And those polished rad covers get dirty so fast!

The emblems are probably one of my favorite parts of the car! Thanks for the heads up too!

Looks sweet man this things gonna look killer!

Yeah dude thats the plan! Thanks

Steve thats lookin great man! Loving the color and the different style emblems!!

Glad to hear your gramps is making a recovery

Steve thats lookin great man! Loving the color and the different style emblems!!

Glad to hear your gramps is making a recovery

Thanks man, much appreciated. I'm sure you'll see the car in person sometime soon.

Bumper painted and fenders painted:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-22145429.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-22145410.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-22145351.jpg

Will have pictures of them on the car tomorrow. I also took pictures of them with clear on them but I guess it didn't save but oh well.

Hopefully I can paint the hood and bumper tomorrow as well but we'll see :cool:

Bumper on:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-23121635.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-23121730.jpg

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http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-23135932.jpg

Fenders still need a little adjusting but hopefully I can paint my front bumper and hood tomorrow or Saturday ;)

looks very nice bro.did u paint the sail panel yet?

Damn looks good what arr you gonna do for rims keep those or get something different?

Nice progress! Car looks brand new. Nice job.

looks very nice bro.did u paint the sail panel yet?
Thanks, and no I'm gonna do it at school.
Damn looks good what arr you gonna do for rims keep those or get something different?
Theres a deal locally for some SS 10 spokes so I'm debating between that or C5DD
Nice progress! Car looks brand new. Nice job.
Thanks man, your car looks very good too. Any plans for mods?

Thanks man, your car looks very good too. Any plans for mods?

Which car? My Z28? Or the POS truck in my sig? lol. I plan on doing some little appearance mods for the Z. Some nice letter fill ins for the back. Maybe tint the turn signals and side markers. Other than that I will probably only switch the mufflers.

Car as in camaro haha. I think leaving the side markers red helps blend them into the bumper but hey that's just me. I do wish my car was as clean as yours underneath though

Car as in camaro haha. I think leaving the side markers red helps blend them into the bumper but hey that's just me. I do wish my car was as clean as yours underneath though

Lol. It didn't even register that we both used the word CAR.....I'm slow today. Sorry.

I never thought of that...Maybe I'll leave the side markers red. Great point.

I took my time hunting down the car I currently have. I went 2 months with no car besides the Grand Prix I let my gf drive. It's a pain in the damn ass sharing a car! Thanks for the compliments though. I do appreciate them. I wish I could take credit for keeping it up so nicely all these years. lol

I have a soft spot for c5 dd in black on a red car look killer with some fat tires in the rear.

Great job! Want to do my car now :D?

Nix

I would of thrown satin black on the berger panel and placed those emblems on the right spot, to each their own. liking the progress.

I have a soft spot for c5 dd in black on a red car look killer with some fat tires in the rear.
so do I :swing:
Great job! Want to do my car now :D?

Nix
only if I can keep it afterwards :nod:
I would of thrown satin black on the berger panel and placed those emblems on the right spot, to each their own. liking the progress.
Well I still have the flat black berger because I do like that look but I wanted to try something different and I personally love it. Not everyone's going to like it but whatever :usa:

Well I apologize for the lack of updates but I'm back in school and lifes been pretty hectic but.......

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08101310.jpg




SHES DONE!

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08111537.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08111555.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08111613.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08111635.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08111716.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08113729.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08113743.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08113759.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08114550.jpg

Don't worry, the hood sits nice and flush now but man I've never felt so accomplished in my life. I repainted the one silver wheel as well so now all of them are black. Allls thats left is to get a new battery, (because the one in it shit the bed from having all the doors open all the time) get a new passenger side window switch, (doesnt work and no clips to hold it in) and then clean the damn thing.

After the winter is over, I plan on getting C5DD and get some nice lowering springs and struts. But as of right now, I'm even happy with the salad shooters on but that probably won't last long :jest:

Thank you for all the people that have followed this thread, it really means a lot. I will hopefully get some nice high-res pictures in a few weeks but until then this is it.

-Steve

Good job.. you need to wetsand the berger panel though it has terrible orange peel. Other than that pretty good job.

Congrats man looks awesome, maybe ill see you out on the streets now.

Good job.. you need to wetsand the berger panel though it has terrible orange peel. Other than that pretty good job.

yeah you're right, i was hoping to get away with that but nope :judge:

Congrats man looks awesome, maybe ill see you out on the streets now.

Maybe you will! Shouldn't be hard to miss :cheers:

well done sir!!!

Good job man, nothing like saying "I" did it. Nice work.

well done sir!!!
thanks bud, hows your car?
Good job man, nothing like saying "I" did it. Nice work.
it does feel great , thanks :cool:

its just sits in the garage.pulled the intake off to redo it today.Debating weather to do it black or color of the car.and my window motor took a shit.!!!

its just sits in the garage.pulled the intake off to redo it today.Debating weather to do it black or color of the car.and my window motor took a shit.!!!

pretty common issue to be honest, my passenger side is pretty slow so i'm not looking forward to fixing it when it breaks. I hate everything about doors haha. what happened to the lid? it looked cool

pretty common issue to be honest, my passenger side is pretty slow so i'm not looking forward to fixing it when it breaks. I hate everything about doors haha. what happened to the lid? it looked cool

not the lid.the intake it self.i painted laser blue met first because tht was the color i was going to go with but last min i changed my mind.

not the lid.the intake it self.i painted laser blue met first because tht was the color i was going to go with but last min i changed my mind.

it would look good with the blue but silver would look nice too, to set it off anyway. but i dont have one of them fancy LS1's so I'm not about to go crazy on my engine bay

Looks awsome man id be proud of it! One of my favorite lt camaros in here. Just don't change the exhaust five times and make three build threads.....

Looks awsome man id be proud of it! One of my favorite lt camaros in here. Just don't change the exhaust five times and make three build threads.....

:rotflmao:

Needless to say, that won't happen. I do like his car though. But as far as my car goes the only thing left I want to do is lower it, and get some new rims.

Thanks for the kind words

Is that a __Z__ joke?! Haha

Lies. everyone always wants and can use MOAR POWER!

Looks good I would just paint the fog light area black to match the hood and headlights

Is that a __Z__ joke?! Haha
:wrist:
Lies. everyone always wants and can use MOAR POWER!
Most I would do is a cam and stall
Looks good I would just paint the fog light area black to match the hood and headlights

I agree, I will get some plastidip and do that

Steve the car looks awesome, even better than brand new. Killer work side

Steve the car looks awesome, even better than brand new. Killer work side

Thanks dude, be sure to meet up sometime

Looks awsome man id be proud of it! One of my favorite lt camaros in here. Just don't change the exhaust five times and make three build threads.....

DICK!!!

Is that a __Z__ joke?! Haha

Without a doubt lol.




Car looks good steve... Dont suppose your looking for a new exhaust? lol

Thanks dude, be sure to meet up sometime

I'm around Boston, Quincy and the South Shore basically everyday. Sometimes up in Attleboro to see a good friend. Not sure where abouts you hang, but I'm sure we'll cross paths at some point.

I usually go to the car show at gillette stadium everyother thursday. I never put my car in it, hardly bring it there. It might be over soon though, not sure. Theres a few 4th gens there usually, only talked to a couple.. they seemed cool

Looking really good man it will look amazing once you get another set of rims and lower it.
I really like how you decided to paint the hood it came out really nice!

DICK!!!



Without a doubt lol.




Car looks good steve... Dont suppose your looking for a new exhaust? lol

Lol you going to the springfield I'll
car cruise?

I'm around Boston, Quincy and the South Shore basically everyday. Sometimes up in Attleboro to see a good friend. Not sure where abouts you hang, but I'm sure we'll cross paths at some point.

I usually go to the car show at gillette stadium everyother thursday. I never put my car in it, hardly bring it there. It might be over soon though, not sure. Theres a few 4th gens there usually, only talked to a couple.. they seemed cool
Well I'll find some time. I see you got the cam in! Idle clip?
Looking really good man it will look amazing once you get another set of rims and lower it.
I really like how you decided to paint the hood it came out really nice!

Thanks, I was on the fence until I painted it and well I like it. And yes lower and rims will really set this car off and I'm looking forward to doing it

I posted a video of before and after in a thread. Just look under my statistics, threads I started. It's called check out my CAM.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/multimedia-exchange/1583457-check-out-my-cam.html

i posted a video of before and after in a thread. Just look under my statistics, threads i started. It's called check out my cam.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/multimedia-exchange/1583457-check-out-my-cam.html

badass!

Great job, man. Car looks amazing!

I was amazed by this thread. Excellent job. I wish I had the time to do this myself to my dd t/a as it is in decent shape, but I would like to restore it completely. I just would never have time or money between work and my $1200/mo car payment, house payment, wife tax, etc. lol

Still, great work!

Definately Lower that Biatch & some 17s or 18s :) Nice work!!! I had to beg the ole ladies Dad LoL My car is factory red & Im gonna do Kandy Red :) Ive already Got it Epoxy Primered & 01 WS6 Speedlines for it Full set with Full size spare Plus 2 are gettin widened to 11in :) My paint is back burnered till taxes get here Buildin the 396 & other upgrades till then

thanks guys