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Rksport Re-Paint and Install

Old Apr 5, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Here is the whole thing sanded. I'm going to spray it with plastic primer tomorrow



 
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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After a few mishaps with painting, here are some pics of my successful prime and paint.

Used 220 wet and 400 wet to prep. Then I used plastic primer followed by black duplicolor. I used three coats of each. Hopefully it covered enough. I will be able to tell tomorrow when I can touch it and move it around.

Sanded and ready for primer:





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Clear tomorrow
 
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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ugh, you're going to make me miss mine so bad

Keep up the good work!

 
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 11:00 PM
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Looking good, wish i had the money to overhaul my monte. Have a nice mod plan for it
 
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Cully77
ugh, you're going to make me miss mine so bad

Keep up the good work!

Thanks Cully! You have no idea how much of a role model your car has been for me.. If it isn't obvious

Originally Posted by Leprechaun93
Looking good, wish i had the money to overhaul my monte. Have a nice mod plan for it
Thanks man!
 
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Going to look sweet can't wait to see it done!

Going to have to update your Sig when all is said and done!
 
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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Yes sir she is looking super fresh!
 
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nitehawkjcb
Yes sir she is looking super fresh!
Thanks man.



So I actually had to sand the color coat back off due to it cracking. I've almost got it all sanded and ready for re-paint again. I'll be getting this done next week so stay tuned. Hopefully by the following weekend I'll have it installed
 
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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I will definitely stay tuned. Projectors, 077's, and an RK front? Count me in.
 
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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