CoreyD

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Just how I like it heh

CoreyD

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Started prepping the sail panel today. Had to peel all the urethane off the back.

This was after the first round of primer and sanding. Excited to get this going

blackbyrd

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This is for sure on my list, mine has gotten really bad the past 2 years.

you going back mbm or black?

CoreyD

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Sticking with the blue. Using the same brand paint I used for my mirrors, but really taking my time with it

ramairjohn2000

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I need to do this also grrrrrr

CoreyD

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So far it isn't as bad as I expected!

blackbyrd

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I've heard it's a nightmare to get one off intact.

CoreyD

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I wouldn’t say so. That harbor freight windshield tool made quick work of it. Despite me losing the handles and having to rig some heater hose as handles lol.

me and my fiancé had it off in less than an hour. Once that wire got hot it was cruising. Even left the hatch closed on the donor car (didn’t have a choice lol). Just stood on top and sawed. Not going to say it wasn’t physically taxing, but I’d do it again for sure. Was most concerned with nicking the panel, but it got out relatively unscathed.

CoreyD

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Progress on the sail panel. Still have to finish wet sanding, but it's coming out pretty good!

Definitely had a few hiccups while trying to paint. Mostly of my own doing. Really could have used a booth, but I was working with what I got!

First attempt I had a good bit of tiger striping, then I had a fly land on the panel while I simultaneously ran out of base coat. I tried to pull him off the panel and ended up nicking it. Ordered more base coat and waited a week for that to come in.

Second attempt resulted in the nozzle sputtering and splotching the panel. Waited a day and sanded it down again.

Third attempt came out good! Needed a fair amount of wet sanding, but I'm happy with how it's coming along. Paint match is close as well!



Checking the color match. Still need to sand the sides down...

CoreyD

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finished sanding it down! Here’s a little side by side of the panels. Now just need to pick a day to install

Barn Find CETA

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Holly smokes, that’s how bad it got before you changed it!!! I have a long way to go then lol.

CoreyD

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And that’s only half of it 😂

blackbyrd

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did a great job on the cut and buff!

mine doesnt seem so bad after seeing yours hahaha

CoreyD

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😂I’m glad it’s good for something

98CayenneT/A

A good trick also if you want better coverage with a rattle can is to let the can sit over night, puncture a hole at the top to let the gases out then pour the paint out. Go to harbor freight and get a lvlp spray gun and lay the paint that way. Rattle can tips are awful.


Looks good though, definitely one of my favorite cars on this site

CoreyD

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Appreciate it! That’s a great tip, wouldn’t mind investing in a spray gun, feel like I’d need to upgrade the air compressor while I’m at it, that thing is tired lol

CoreyD

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Trying to breathe some life into these side skirts

CoreyD

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Install day! Went really smooth honestly. Maybe ~2ish hours with us taking our time.

Got it done before the rain and capped t off with a poboy. Cant beat that!

blackbyrd

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Nice I've heard it's not too bad taking them off

CoreyD

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Not bad at all. Once it gets started its easy to peel off