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My latest "mod"

Old 10-01-2005, 11:00 AM
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Not much but it's the details that counts...I've always like'd the name Firebird, sounds badass, and I didn't like the red "Trans Am" script on my filler...so I wet sanded it and changed it to "Firebird" in silver...


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Cool, if you werent in Sweden you would confuse alot of people!
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It's funny how opinions vary... I get pissed at people when they call my car a firebird, as I relate to the firebird as a V6. Alot of sites even list it as a "Trans Am" model... one kid asked me how my grand am was, I slapped him.

Looks good tho, I was concidering changing my TA one to chrome/silver but I'm always afraid I'll screw something up.
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Originally Posted by jimsss
Not much but it's the details that counts...I've always like'd the name Firebird, sounds badass, and I didn't like the red "Trans Am" script on my filler...so I wet sanded it and changed it to "Firebird" in silver...
What did you sand it with? How did you do it? My filler is all faded and I am wannting to try to just make it black. What do I need to do to sand it down?
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not bad, I already have the firebird decals for my brake calipers and plan to have my FRCs reading Firebird instead of Trans Am
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I used 600, 800, 1500 and then 2000 grit, then some Paint rubbing, and finished it of with Mothers Plastic Polish, looks like new now! Don't by I a new one, they're expensive!
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paint rubbing?
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Originally Posted by blu98ta
paint rubbing?

Paint Rubbing= Compounding
Old 10-02-2005, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by FelixIlka
one kid asked me how my grand am was, I slapped him.
hahahaha, i had a kid point to my camaro and ask if it was my vette! i turned around and walked away while he had a confused look on his face.

ya, it does look good, nice job!
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I remeber when somebody told me that my Pontiac Camaro was beautiful!
That sums up the knowledge of these cars here in Europe! People are usally very impressed and like them. Faster than most cars here to
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nice looking man. i always thought they should make that decal the color of the car (unless black, then outlined in white). just my .02...anyway, nice looking
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Originally Posted by jimsss
I used 600, 800, 1500 and then 2000 grit, then some Paint rubbing, and finished it of with Mothers Plastic Polish, looks like new now! Don't by I a new one, they're expensive!
Where can I get sandpaper that fine?
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Originally Posted by jimsss
I remeber when somebody told me that my Pontiac Camaro was beautiful!
That sums up the knowledge of these cars here in Europe!
LOL That reminds me of the time I was driving down the street and this guy leans out his window and yells "nice camaro". At first I started looking around to see what camaro he was talking about, then I realized he was talking to me.
Nice car you have there by the way.
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Nice car I like it
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Very nice Jimsss
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Originally Posted by blu98ta
Where can I get sandpaper that fine?
WAl Mart or any parts store
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I have been all over town and cannot find it. oreilly's only sells up to 400. Where would it be in walmart?
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advance just started selling 1000 and up, try a automotive paint store


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