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98+ Firebird/Formula plasti-dip idea
09-16-2013, 12:14 AM
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98+ Firebird/Formula plasti-dip idea OK I posted this over in the main Plasti-dip sticky in the paint and body section but I think more people look in this section.
I had an idea I hadn't seen done before so I decided to try it and to be perfectly honest part of me likes it and part of me doesn't so I wanted your honest opinion (if you hate it say so, just say why you do).
Also I know my paint lines are crap, it was done at 2 in the morning with 2" wide tape which is the wrong stuff for taping a curved line and with a porch light and led flashlight that straps to your head for lighting. If the decision to keep it is made it will be redone properly.
part of this was to help in deciding a future bumper mod I want to do one day, I want to get a honeycomb mesh made to go in front of the DRL and fog lights, so the lower section is to plan out the shape of the mesh basically.
I had an idea I hadn't seen done before so I decided to try it and to be perfectly honest part of me likes it and part of me doesn't so I wanted your honest opinion (if you hate it say so, just say why you do).
Also I know my paint lines are crap, it was done at 2 in the morning with 2" wide tape which is the wrong stuff for taping a curved line and with a porch light and led flashlight that straps to your head for lighting. If the decision to keep it is made it will be redone properly.
part of this was to help in deciding a future bumper mod I want to do one day, I want to get a honeycomb mesh made to go in front of the DRL and fog lights, so the lower section is to plan out the shape of the mesh basically.
09-16-2013, 09:59 AM
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OK I posted this over in the main Plasti-dip sticky in the paint and body section but I think more people look in this section.
I had an idea I hadn't seen done before so I decided to try it and to be perfectly honest part of me likes it and part of me doesn't so I wanted your honest opinion (if you hate it say so, just say why you do).
Also I know my paint lines are crap, it was done at 2 in the morning with 2" wide tape which is the wrong stuff for taping a curved line and with a porch light and led flashlight that straps to your head for lighting. If the decision to keep it is made it will be redone properly.
part of this was to help in deciding a future bumper mod I want to do one day, I want to get a honeycomb mesh made to go in front of the DRL and fog lights, so the lower section is to plan out the shape of the mesh basically.
I had an idea I hadn't seen done before so I decided to try it and to be perfectly honest part of me likes it and part of me doesn't so I wanted your honest opinion (if you hate it say so, just say why you do).
Also I know my paint lines are crap, it was done at 2 in the morning with 2" wide tape which is the wrong stuff for taping a curved line and with a porch light and led flashlight that straps to your head for lighting. If the decision to keep it is made it will be redone properly.
part of this was to help in deciding a future bumper mod I want to do one day, I want to get a honeycomb mesh made to go in front of the DRL and fog lights, so the lower section is to plan out the shape of the mesh basically.
09-16-2013, 10:41 AM
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Honestly, I really like both the headlight areas and the fog light/running light areas. To me, at least, it's a new, fresh, and creative take on the front end of those cars. If I had a Firebird, I would probably apply the same treatment to its front end.
No matter what you decide, thanks for taking the time to give us all a fresh perspective of possible updates to the front of these cars. I wish you my best in reaching your decision.
No matter what you decide, thanks for taking the time to give us all a fresh perspective of possible updates to the front of these cars. I wish you my best in reaching your decision.
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09-16-2013, 06:50 PM
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I think it would definitely sit better if the car had a CETA modded T/A rear bumper, so you have a front to back balance, might give the bird a try sometime and see, would like to see this on a dark blue firebird and maroon, I think it would go well with those colors.
09-18-2013, 07:34 AM
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I don't like the headlights but the foglight/turn signals have promise. The only thing that jumps out is that Firebirds / TAs are all curves and no hard edges... The far outside, near the fog light looks great because the natural body line was followed. The part closes to the license plate are is just a straight line with hard corners and IMO just doesn't flow right with the cars contours (although i completely understand why you ended it there). But it would take a better man then i am to figure out how to finesse that area. Overall though i like the idea.
09-18-2013, 11:31 AM
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OK I posted this over in the main Plasti-dip sticky in the paint and body section but I think more people look in this section.
I had an idea I hadn't seen done before so I decided to try it and to be perfectly honest part of me likes it and part of me doesn't so I wanted your honest opinion (if you hate it say so, just say why you do).
Also I know my paint lines are crap, it was done at 2 in the morning with 2" wide tape which is the wrong stuff for taping a curved line and with a porch light and led flashlight that straps to your head for lighting. If the decision to keep it is made it will be redone properly.
part of this was to help in deciding a future bumper mod I want to do one day, I want to get a honeycomb mesh made to go in front of the DRL and fog lights, so the lower section is to plan out the shape of the mesh basically.
I had an idea I hadn't seen done before so I decided to try it and to be perfectly honest part of me likes it and part of me doesn't so I wanted your honest opinion (if you hate it say so, just say why you do).
Also I know my paint lines are crap, it was done at 2 in the morning with 2" wide tape which is the wrong stuff for taping a curved line and with a porch light and led flashlight that straps to your head for lighting. If the decision to keep it is made it will be redone properly.
part of this was to help in deciding a future bumper mod I want to do one day, I want to get a honeycomb mesh made to go in front of the DRL and fog lights, so the lower section is to plan out the shape of the mesh basically.
Soon I am going to post a thread with where to buy if you are a Firebird guys 1998-2002. Last edited by ws6man29; 09-18-2013 at 01:14 PM.
09-18-2013, 12:14 PM
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I think it would definitely sit better if the car had a CETA modded T/A rear bumper, so you have a front to back balance, might give the bird a try sometime and see, would like to see this on a dark blue firebird and maroon, I think it would go well with those colors.
09-18-2013, 12:52 PM
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I don't like the headlights but the foglight/turn signals have promise. The only thing that jumps out is that Firebirds / TAs are all curves and no hard edges... The far outside, near the fog light looks great because the natural body line was followed. The part closes to the license plate are is just a straight line with hard corners and IMO just doesn't flow right with the cars contours (although i completely understand why you ended it there). But it would take a better man then i am to figure out how to finesse that area. Overall though i like the idea.
09-22-2013, 01:20 PM
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I had thought of going that route with the headlights till I saw a picture in here of a pewter one (like mine) painted like that and decided I did not like that look.