Ouch...


It does look a bit rough, as far as the texture, but you can see the major shine on the pic that is the driver side looking down at the ground. Also, there looks to be a lot of flake in the color, so that would screw up some types of digital cameras. Besides, it's just paint, they could spray it again later. Of course, paint ain't cheep and it takes forever to mask the rest of the car.... but it can be done.

Dropped, with a set of nice wheels, it will look great going down the road.

 

nice. was waitin to see it done. i like the rear hatche but am wondering why he inset the plate soo deep. cool tho. not my colors but cool. MUST BE NICE>one other thing. why is the rear bumper not an exact match to the car. painted at seperate times? hmm. maybe it's just me but in that drivers side ic you can see that the bumper is slightly darker than the body.

 

sometimes flex changes color a bit, also most times bumper are sprayed off the car so maybe he mixed it different????

 

That looks great! Those rear lights are sick, I'd love to see pics of those in action at night.

 

he is going up today, shoot him an email

 

it wasn't my camera it was gene's (xb1004 or 1004xB (?)) and I do think its an older camera

 

because there has to be lights shining on it, and, he wasn't going to at first, but he also put the electronic switch to open the hatch there too

 

i like everything but the taillights

 

Any Idea on how much just they would have charged for a shave and keep it stock color? I'll be in the Virginia beach area and I'd be interested in finding a shop that could do body work in the area

 

umm if your going to shave it you mine as well do atleast a 2 tone, cause they would have to do all the doors and the hatch as well, I can find out some prices for you at a shop that has a very good reputation

 

how long did that take?

 

btw when i said that a lot of time was put in i meant the shaving and frenching of the liscense plate. the paint looks kind of iffy as maybe he did it quickly and didnt spend enough time on it. i dont know. like i said, its not my style. the color combination is off i think.

 

couple of those look photoshoped?? (esp. photo # 3 near door handles)

maybe thats what someone is seeing as dimples?

no doubt the guy really did these mods, but that photo looks funny...

 

nope none are photo shoped, the guy that took them doesn't know how to photoshop and i'm not that good, i pulled them straight out of my email and put them on the web.

what you are seeing is where the body line is and the filled holes arn't as sharp as the rest of the line. you really can't tell, but the reflection of the building throws it off

 

Alright everyone heres the deal with it all...


The car was just painted. I havent even washed it yet. Im letting it cure for about a week before I do crazy on it. I am goign to wetsand and buff the entire car.


The paint is a cardinal red with a red pearl. It shines alot in teh sun and looks very dull in the dark.

The license plate box is frenched is deep becuase I used the factory latch button on it.

I didnt put a kit on becuase Im bagging it and dont want to lower my car with body panels. I want it to be on the grounf with stock body.

I am still adding a silver pinstripe and some graffix once the paint cures

The OEM spoiler will be going on soon

I did all the work myself the welding/frenchinh body and paint. Im not the best at it but hey I did it all. I had my friend paint it becuase I was to busy moving to NJ and I think I am going to switch to a different color once I get set up up in NJ.

I left the wiper sprayer becuase I didnt have time to get rid of it and repaint it.

The tape on the back was where I painted the black over again to match the line up.

You have to see it in person to see what the color really looks like. Its a awsome color when its in the sun.

 

It is a good job. you looked into the pics to find mistakes not just looking at it. I LOVE the taillights. Imagine BOP. Oooooo

 

Ohh yea and the taillights I used 3 to 1 clear/paint on them so its transparent and the light is very bright threw it.

thanks bBlover nice to see someone not picking out all the bad things

But everyone has their own opinion and well thats how I want my car to be.

 

R u thinking of putting wheels on your box? You should resemble the DC xBs with your xB. I like the license plate far inside the hatch idea. But yeah cool box.

 

Yes I have Chrome 20s Motegi DP6 just waitting for a nice day to put them on and I have to finish cutting out the fender area around the sideskirt.

 

Hey Smartass---- Props to you for doing it yourself! I've cut & chopped on older cars, but people have to realize that it takes ***** to go buy a brand spankin' new ride, all shiney & pretty, then wip out a grinder and go to town. Props to you, Man! Keep it up!