An Exotic Adventure,..the Rebirth of Choptop #4 ! (Page 100/106)
davylong86 APR 27, 09:33 AM

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Originally posted by exoticse:


thanks.

which of madcurls cars do you refer to ? He has 5 different fieros, many of which are chopped and or widebodies.


Yea I should be more specific.He had a blue notchback with big fat tires he was just starting before he left the forum(sad day) Is that the redux project?
exoticse APR 27, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by davylong86:

Yea I should be more specific.He had a blue notchback with big fat tires he was just starting before he left the forum(sad day) Is that the redux project?



That is madspeed, it is on hold while he finishes the redux (below)







and #15





madspeed build here:

http://modifiedfieros.probo...ation-process?page=1
davylong86 APR 28, 12:21 PM
Thanks for the link Tony.I might have to look in to that light kit,that looks really nice
exoticse MAY 09, 08:38 AM


Help needed.

During my car's stay at various shops over the years my very good tail lights that i purchased from Dr. CPU have taken their lumps. During the extensive modification process of my choptop it looks like primer, bondo, or paint has gotten dripped and spotted on the lenses. I totally blame myself for not taking precautions and for leaving my car in the shops for so long.

With that in mind it is time to move on and clean these up. Any suggestions on how i should go about this and what materials or solutions i should use ??
Tony Kania MAY 09, 11:51 AM
Hey there,

Yank them off the car, and wet sand them with 2000 grit. It is such a small, smooth area, that it is really difficult to mess up. Grab a five gallon bucket, fill it with warm, really soapy water about half way, and just keep that sandpaper clean and soapy. I like Dawn because it really does remove any oils from the surface. You can feel any imperfections with just the right amount of pressure and speed with the sandpaper. Just polish them out with the 2000 grit. A hose with a light stream of water is good to rinse the debris away, and to check on the surface from time to time. Should only take a few minutes or more to start to see the nice finish that you want.

When done, polish them with a high quality polish, and wax to keep the appearance up. A polisher is best to bring up a luster, but be careful that the lenses do not get away from you. When doing these for folks in the past, I used several pieces of 2 x 4 screwed into my work bench to keep the lenses from taking off. These things are brittle! I also liked to use an old towel between my work bench, and the lenses.

You are particular. This is a really satisfying job to do on your own. The difference will be amazingly apparent. You will brag. Others will listen. Smiles will abound.

[This message has been edited by Tony Kania (edited 05-09-2014).]

exoticse MAY 09, 01:01 PM

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Originally posted by Tony Kania:

Hey there,

Yank them off the car, and wet sand them with 2000 grit. It is such a small, smooth area, that it is really difficult to mess up. Grab a five gallon bucket, fill it with warm, really soapy water about half way, and just keep that sandpaper clean and soapy. I like Dawn because it really does remove any oils from the surface. You can feel any imperfections with just the right amount of pressure and speed with the sandpaper. Just polish them out with the 2000 grit. A hose with a light stream of water is good to rinse the debris away, and to check on the surface from time to time. Should only take a few minutes or more to start to see the nice finish that you want.

When done, polish them with a high quality polish, and wax to keep the appearance up. A polisher is best to bring up a luster, but be careful that the lenses do not get away from you. When doing these for folks in the past, I used several pieces of 2 x 4 screwed into my work bench to keep the lenses from taking off. These things are brittle! I also liked to use an old towel between my work bench, and the lenses.

You are particular. This is a really satisfying job to do on your own. The difference will be amazingly apparent. You will brag. Others will listen. Smiles will abound.




Thanks Tony !

In the meantime, ..been busy hunting down a good sale on some rubber.








Going 255/30/19 in the front on 19 x 8.5 wheels with 2.5" lip

Doing 295/30/19 in the rear on 19 x 10.5 wheels with 4.5" lip

Never knew how difficult it was finding all the right sizes, in the same brand, and at a decent price.

[This message has been edited by exoticse (edited 05-19-2014).]

Imnuts NOV 11, 03:30 PM
Interesting build how about an update please.
Car-Lo NOV 24, 03:16 PM
Hey Tony, you have great weather down there, so no excuse I had to bump your thread up
I hear you're thinking to doing some tweaking on the rear deck lid that's very interesting
exoticse MAY 20, 11:07 PM
2014 ?!!? Holy cow !! 😮 Guess it is time to wake up from my slumber !
Charlie64 MAY 20, 11:09 PM

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Originally posted by exoticse:

2014 ?!!? Holy cow !! 😮 Guess it is time to wake up from my slumber !