Build Log: XXX Install and More...

[MikeyB 5,000+ posts]

Alright, well Im about to head out to class and work, but I took some pics before walking out the door.

Bumper looks fantastic! Also took a pic of my new door and the wall and a half I insulated.

 

[MikeyB 5,000+ posts]

And my updated work space...

 

[kylecanthurdle 10+ year member]

have fun wet sanding that bumper, that orange peels gonna be a ***** to get off!!!

 

[MikeyB 5,000+ posts]

have fun wet sanding that bumper, that orange peels gonna be a ***** to get off!!!

Meh.

The orange peel isnt bad at all, my gun lays clear really smooth. Will have some wetsanding to do to smooth it out and take out any imperfections in the clear, but it looks awesome as is.

Ive got some 1000, 1500 and 2000 that Ill prolly mess around on it with a little tonight, but the owner can handle the wet-sand and buff, this job was done for free. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[MikeyB 5,000+ posts]

I dont understand why people are soo worried about orange peel in a job that supposed to match OEM finish. Most every car out there has some degree of orange peel.

 

[Gavriley2007 10+ year member]

looking good, now you can buy my sub, double your power and have a 70lb ***

 

[MikeyB 5,000+ posts]

looking good, now you can buy my sub, double your power and have a 70lb ***

LOL!

Been there done that lol, you should see my old build log. Time to shed some pounds //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[MikeyB 5,000+ posts]

Did some wet-sanding when I got home, bumper looks really really good. Smooth as hell. Just need to put it on and hit it with the buffer.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

I dont understand why people are soo worried about orange peel in a job that supposed to match OEM finish. Most every car out there has some degree of orange peel.

Thus us true, should have seen my 99 s10 when I brought it home the day I leased it.

Should have taken it back, but was just leased, so just drove it. Baffled my mind that orange peel would be that bad from factory.

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

Man, I wish I had my own spray gun. Must be nice. Heh.

Looks good, yo.

 

[MikeyB 5,000+ posts]

Thus us true, should have seen my 99 s10 when I brought it home the day I leased it.
Should have taken it back, but was just leased, so just drove it. Baffled my mind that orange peel would be that bad from factory.

Yeah Ive seen some cars that really made me wonder....

Worst ones Ive seen so far seem to be foreign cars.

Man, I wish I had my own spray gun. Must be nice. Heh.Looks good, yo.

Thanks brotha!

 

[MikeyB 5,000+ posts]

Maybe workin on the box saturday. I have no reason not to, Ive got everything I need and I will be here all weekend doing hw and shit. It would be nice to get that together and toss it in so I can start mocking up the amps.

 

[MikeyB 5,000+ posts]

Well, ended up hangin out in the garage all night drinkin some beer with the crew, got my buddies bumper back on.

Pics...

Wet-sanded, buffed with rubbing compound and polish, no wax.

 

[MikeyB 5,000+ posts]

Orange-peel that mofocka!

Barely did anything to it...

 

[MikeyB 5,000+ posts]

Oh yeah, hopefully gonna make my box tomorrow....stay tuned