07-26-2012, 03:13 PM | #45 |
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"Wow! That is a nice body of work sir! Just curious...what is the retail cost of something like this?"
Thanks very much, I'd say about $10k + taxes. I've got about 150 real hours into the project including the brake work. My cost on the paint product was out of this world, this is a big vehicle and it soaked up a lot of materials. "Which shop are you taking your car to? did you use the H&R links for the rear or did you buy an adjustable pair?" I did the 1.2" H&R and the adjustable links that came in the kit. With adaptive drive it's comfy/firm when I need it. Because of the V8 the actual lowering is about 1.75" So the wheels are together finally and on route to me! A couple of teasers... Photo shoot coming up |
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http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=731217 You can look at it with the link above. |
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01-07-2013, 08:52 AM | #48 |
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Let me know if you will be getting rid of your winter wheels/tires once those come in. I might be interested.
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02-22-2013, 10:52 PM | #52 |
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WOW! just WOW!
I even like the OEM wheels you resprayed. If you don't mind me asking what is the color code of the paint you used, that is a good gunmetal color.
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10-05-2013, 12:55 PM | #54 |
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Any updates?
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11-16-2013, 05:52 PM | #58 |
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I like the color so much. Its beautiful.
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11-27-2013, 07:25 PM | #59 | |
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Thanks for the compliments, love it or not it really stands out against other vehicles on the road. I have some quick photos I took with the wheels on but one day I will get some professional ones done. The question for me is 'What's Next?' or do I just leave it alone... |
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11-27-2013, 07:32 PM | #60 |
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The stock wheels were done in a bit more of a process than a color. The way we did them is spray the wheels black and clear coat them, then while the clear is still a bit tacky you apply a pigment called liquid metal. The liquid metal (also known as hyper silver) is lighty dusted on until the desired color is achieved, then we applied more clear. It's a super sweet finish but not for just anyone to try, it's a must to have some serious time with a spray gun.
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11-28-2013, 02:14 PM | #61 |
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Awesome project! Awesome car! I admire your dedication!
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12-01-2013, 12:22 PM | #62 |
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Amazing work, Great job getting it all back together. That was a pretty deep disassembly. Very nice looking tape and prep work. If i thought I had someone in my area that would take that kind of time... I would do a color change.
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12-01-2013, 08:48 PM | #63 |
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Absolutely amazing work. Very well done.
What's next you ask? Red leather interior!!! That would be a game changer. Of course that's if you like red interior. Different strokes for different folks. |
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