Sourmug's Decklid Vent Build ** 56K Warning!!** (Page 49/69)
cornersonrails APR 24, 07:00 AM
look'n good Nolan, look'n good
PhantomMs1 APR 26, 09:55 AM
This thing is looking great!! I can't wait to see the final product!

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Flyguyeddy APR 26, 11:01 PM
make sure u put some clear over that chrome paint. it will dull pretty quick if you dont.
Sourmug APR 27, 01:11 PM
Thanks for the replies guys!

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Originally posted by Flyguyeddy:

make sure u put some clear over that chrome paint. it will dull pretty quick if you dont.




I too am concerned about the durability of the chrome paint. I have been experimenting with some test pieces and so far all the clear coats that I have used turn the chrome into a grey color. I will have to do aome more investigating.

Thanks!
Nolan

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355Fiero APR 28, 02:12 AM
Nolan;

Your project is looking incredible. Well done on everythingyou have undertaken so far. I look forward to a project update at a Calgary Fiero meeting soon. Are you shooting for getting it on the road this summer?

I got out to my garage tonight to get mine out from "under 3' of crap" to start getting it finished for the summer. Warm enough here now to get my Wife's car out of the garage and take it over again for the summer. I just took my windscreen out and put in the extended screen for a fit. It really makes a huge difference in the look of the car. I did not think it would make that much of a difference but it really does. I am also finishing up the custom dash. It is all coming together.... finally.

As far as your chrome paint is concerned, I have found that you will not be able to get the chrome to stay chrome with clear coat. I tried everything on test pieces and they all turned grey with clear coat.

Let the layers dry for a very long time in between coats and you can get a few coats on that look pretty good for thickness and protection without the clearcoat.

We should talk about how I routed everything for the brakes since you are putting all that on as well.

Again, great job.

Cheers
Don
Unsafe At Any Speed APR 28, 10:17 AM
I want a 3S dash so bad. I've been watching this thread since I realized it really isnt a Decklid Vent Build thread (seen enough of those ). I'll definatly have to steal some of your ideas if thats okay.

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Sourmug APR 28, 12:56 PM

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Originally posted by 355Fiero:


As far as your chrome paint is concerned, I have found that you will not be able to get the chrome to stay chrome with clear coat. I tried everything on test pieces and they all turned grey with clear coat.

Let the layers dry for a very long time in between coats and you can get a few coats on that look pretty good for thickness and protection without the clearcoat.




Hi Don:

I actually may have a solution for the Chrome paint. One of the forum members, Vindaloo, sent me a link to an Eastwood Product that looks promising. (Thanks Taylor!)

I won't have the car on the road this summer but I am shooting for the 25th Anniversary the following July! I would like to come over and see how you did your brakes. Do you have time next weekend?

Nolan

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Sourmug APR 28, 12:58 PM

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Originally posted by Unsafe At Any Speed:

I want a 3S dash so bad. I've been watching this thread since I realized it really isnt a Decklid Vent Build thread (seen enough of those ). I'll definatly have to steal some of your ideas if thats okay.




Of course you can use any ideas that I post! That's why I'm posting all the pictures, I hope it does help someone out.

Thanks for the compliment guys.

Nolan
355Fiero APR 29, 12:16 AM
Nolan;

I am pretty sure I should have time next weekend. Give me a call and we can set up a time.

Cheers
Don
RCR APR 29, 07:50 AM
Nolan,
Looking better than ever.


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I won't have the car on the road this summer but I am shooting for the 25th Anniversary the following July! I would like to come over and see how you did your brakes. Do you have time next weekend?


I hope you can make it out. That's also my timeline to get it done. Look forward to meeting you there.

Bob