Zatrekaz's Exterior Trim Project

Lefty · November 6th, 2009, 09:52 AM

Nice Z

Zatrekaz · November 6th, 2009, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by mattf0509

you should blackkout ur side reflectors while ur at it, great work btw looks nice

I just might since I have extra VHT layin around.

Redux · November 6th, 2009, 11:02 AM

I tried to do mine and failed miserably. They look so bad now.

I think they would look fine red on your red car.

M.P. Cobra Fan · November 6th, 2009, 01:33 PM

I would leave the side markers alone on a red car. They blend and flow much nicer then having to black dots on the side of your car.

Redux · November 6th, 2009, 02:33 PM

^ I agree 100%

I think painting those black would take to much attention away from the better features of your car such as your black spolier etc..

Zatrekaz · November 6th, 2009, 04:04 PM

Good point... I will prolly keep it red. The work that would be involved in doing it out weighs the benifits anyways.

NorCalWhtHrse · November 6th, 2009, 04:43 PM

looking good homie... feelin the glossy

Zatrekaz · November 7th, 2009, 12:02 AM

Got the cowl piece mostly taped off and started the sanding process today. Only had about 15m to work on it. Plan to get alot done tomorrow hopefully.

mustang_gtr_99 · November 7th, 2009, 03:43 AM

The only problem I see is that the pieces you are painting are textured so they wont come out like you think. Should sand them smoth then high buld prim then paint

Zatrekaz · November 7th, 2009, 04:01 AM

Originally Posted by mustang_gtr_99

The only problem I see is that the pieces you are painting are textured so they wont come out like you think. Should sand them smoth then high buld prim then paint

Thats what I have done, check pics and what I said

mustang_gtr_99 · November 7th, 2009, 09:56 AM

I did but it looks like just a rough sannd and paint to me, not enough to remove the texture on it? Might just be the pic. Keep it up, waiting to see the overal result

Redux · November 7th, 2009, 11:57 AM

He said he only had like 15min to work on it. I'm sure he isnt done with them.

Zatrekaz · November 7th, 2009, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by mustang_gtr_99

I did but it looks like just a rough sannd and paint to me, not enough to remove the texture on it? Might just be the pic. Keep it up, waiting to see the overal result

The foglight bezels are smooth as can be. Could it be smoother? Ya but I am doing this by hand and with a rattle can. The cowl is only sanded with a quick pass of 320 grit. Gonna do the whole 9 yards on it today. Its 54 degrees outside right now. I hope it heats up before I get ready to clear anything... clear coat is so picky.

Zatrekaz · November 8th, 2009, 03:33 AM

Alright, got alot done today. Got a late start, but I got a good bit done. The Cowl panel is done. Its not as reflective as I would like, but it is spray paint. I got 2 coats of primer, 3 coats of color, and 4 coats of clear. I polished the final coat of clear with Mequire's Ultimate Compound as well.

The most annoying part of the cowl was the vent ports. Water would sit in there from wetsanding and I could not get them out. had to use heat to get the water out. Used the sun when I could and a blow dryer.

Started on the mirrors as well. Got one with a single bad coat of color. It got to cold and the paint did not stick... can see in pics. That will be corrected tomorrow. Sanding the mirrors was a task since theres not a single flat edge so I can sit it down. I used Adhesion Promotor on the Cowl and the Mirror. That comibined with the primer and clear I hope it does not chip due to wind going down the highway.

Tommorow I plan to complete the mirrors, install cowl (ugh... tips?), install the emblems, complete the foglight bezels, and complete the rear panel.

Zatrekaz · November 8th, 2009, 03:34 AM

Will have better pics tomorrow

Redux · November 8th, 2009, 12:44 PM

I have replaced my cowl before and it is actually a lot easier than you might think. You just need to take you hood completly off and undo all the screws that become a lot more accessible once you do so.

Zatrekaz · November 8th, 2009, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Redux

I have replaced my cowl before and it is actually a lot easier than you might think. You just need to take you hood completly off and undo all the screws that become a lot more accessible once you do so.

It was alot eaiser than I thought. The only obstical was the side body pieces. I took out the bolt, but they acted like they did not want to come lose. I tugged hard one time and the body piece jumped over the edge of the fender and some adhesive came lose that was holding it in place.

Got the cowl on just fine, had to remove the hood like you said.

Currently I have gotten the passenger side mirror done and let me tell you... it looks amazing. I am putting the 2nd coat of clear on the driver side atm.

Decided to take a break, been working since 9am Lol. Will have pic later this evening.

Redux · November 8th, 2009, 06:17 PM

Dude I can't effing wait to see it on the car. I want to do it lol. Glad to see you got the cowl on alright. I was going to go more into detail on it but I was posting it from my phone while waiting in line at Ihop!. =D

I wouldn't be able to stop till it was done. I get so excited when personal projects come together.

Also, do me a favor and take a pic of the inside of your door with the panel off if you could please. And a couple more of the clips you have to be careful not to break when removing the door panel. Unfortunately my window is keeping my door from closing, and is about to pop off the track, requiring me to take it all apart and fixing it. =(

Been a while since I have done so and need some refreshing.

Zatrekaz · November 8th, 2009, 11:10 PM

Better pics and some words on the project this far later...

Lefty · November 8th, 2009, 11:46 PM

Right on man

November 6th, 2009, 09:52 AM	#21
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November 6th, 2009, 01:33 PM	#24
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November 6th, 2009, 04:04 PM	#26
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,618 iTrader: 12 reviews	Good point... I will prolly keep it red. The work that would be involved in doing it out weighs the benifits anyways. __________________ OEM Used 99-04 Dark Charcoal Carpet For Sale

November 6th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#27
NorCalWhtHrse Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 2,594 iTrader: 0 reviews	looking good homie... feelin the glossy __________________

November 7th, 2009, 12:02 AM	#28
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,618 iTrader: 12 reviews	Got the cowl piece mostly taped off and started the sanding process today. Only had about 15m to work on it. Plan to get alot done tomorrow hopefully. __________________ OEM Used 99-04 Dark Charcoal Carpet For Sale

November 7th, 2009, 03:43 AM	#29
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	The only problem I see is that the pieces you are painting are textured so they wont come out like you think. Should sand them smoth then high buld prim then paint __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

November 7th, 2009, 09:56 AM	#31
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	I did but it looks like just a rough sannd and paint to me, not enough to remove the texture on it? Might just be the pic. Keep it up, waiting to see the overal result __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

November 8th, 2009, 03:33 AM	#34
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,618 iTrader: 12 reviews	Alright, got alot done today. Got a late start, but I got a good bit done. The Cowl panel is done. Its not as reflective as I would like, but it is spray paint. I got 2 coats of primer, 3 coats of color, and 4 coats of clear. I polished the final coat of clear with Mequire's Ultimate Compound as well. The most annoying part of the cowl was the vent ports. Water would sit in there from wetsanding and I could not get them out. had to use heat to get the water out. Used the sun when I could and a blow dryer. Started on the mirrors as well. Got one with a single bad coat of color. It got to cold and the paint did not stick... can see in pics. That will be corrected tomorrow. Sanding the mirrors was a task since theres not a single flat edge so I can sit it down. I used Adhesion Promotor on the Cowl and the Mirror. That comibined with the primer and clear I hope it does not chip due to wind going down the highway. Tommorow I plan to complete the mirrors, install cowl (ugh... tips?), install the emblems, complete the foglight bezels, and complete the rear panel. __________________ OEM Used 99-04 Dark Charcoal Carpet For Sale

November 8th, 2009, 03:34 AM	#35
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,618 iTrader: 12 reviews	Will have better pics tomorrow __________________ OEM Used 99-04 Dark Charcoal Carpet For Sale

November 8th, 2009, 11:10 PM	#39
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,618 iTrader: 12 reviews	Better pics and some words on the project this far later... __________________ OEM Used 99-04 Dark Charcoal Carpet For Sale

November 8th, 2009, 11:46 PM	#40
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,357 iTrader: 11 reviews	Right on man __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

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