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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySun May 06, 2012 5:28 pm

That looks really good!
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySun May 06, 2012 7:53 pm

Beautiful dash treatment thumbsup (Calendar Car)
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySun May 06, 2012 10:31 pm

Cool! I like that grill a lot
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptyMon May 07, 2012 4:51 pm

Thanks ya all! Again, always inspired by all that I see here!
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptyMon May 07, 2012 7:14 pm

I really like the black accented interior. I really brings the Riv up to date with current trends and it looks very fresh.
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptyWed May 09, 2012 12:39 am

You have me thinkin of doing the same! Looks so sweet! I also have the tan interior... wasn't sure what to do with it? My parents had a small dog that would ride with them and put its paws on the panel in front of the stereo, leaving scratches in that rubbery coating. Ill post picks after she comes home. any way you've got me thinkin about that matte black! or possible doing it in tan or black suede. thanks for the pics!
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySun Jul 08, 2012 11:12 am

Too much paint falling off the roof and a paint job is not in the budget so I took the liberty to put Hammered Bronze on the roof! Temporary rattle can job that looks good from afar! Did the grill and center caps as well!

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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySun Jul 08, 2012 11:20 am

Nice Job! I like that you taped the paint line off so it matches up with the rear window.
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySun Jul 08, 2012 11:34 am

like that looking sharp, i did my grill kinda like yours.
that roof scene is cool to almost looks like a rag top
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySun Jul 08, 2012 2:33 pm

That's a rattle can, Samuel? No blobs, no runs, no total screw-ups--amazing work. Ever thought of teaching a class on how to do it right? Expiring minds want to know.
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BIG THUMBS UP !!! That looks really nice thumbsup

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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySun Jul 08, 2012 6:37 pm

idea How about painting the rocker apron to match the top?
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySun Jul 08, 2012 7:45 pm

Ooooo I like the look of how that top was done as well! The grille pretty well ties it in and the wheels are very nice!
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySun Jul 08, 2012 11:37 pm

Apart from watching a few good youtube videos on how to paint a car, the trick is to sand your ^$*%$% off and tape well. I took off 90% of the paint that was there. I used the Yellow Painters tape. I want to paint the Rocker Apron, just not sure how to prep it!
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptyMon Jul 09, 2012 7:38 am

LINK: http://www.duplicolor.com/products/adhesionPromoter/
I see a calendar car in your future thumbsup
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptyMon Jul 09, 2012 8:14 am

Thanks!
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptyThu Jul 12, 2012 12:17 pm

Looks great! I have had similar results from rattle cans - it's all about the prep work!

I did something similar, but not with rattle cans and in Galaxy Silver, in tribute to the Silver Arrow!

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ghpcnm
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptyThu Jul 12, 2012 12:20 pm

Beautiful car, Derek. Nice touches !!!
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySat Sep 29, 2012 2:47 pm

Had some time today to shine up the Whip! Got two much nicer seats off a guy who smashed his 96! Covered the armrest with some Ostrich skin! (simulated of course!) Got the Boost gauge in the door and did a custom R on the Center Caps! Hope ya all like!

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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySat Sep 29, 2012 4:27 pm

the interior looks really nice.took me a minute,but i like it.
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySat Sep 29, 2012 8:48 pm

Woah! Absolutely love the chrome rings around the gauges! What's the story there? I'd like to do that to mine for sure cool
-yes, that's the tiny thing I zeroed in on haha Everything else is lookin really slick man. Especially diggin the black top and interior panels. Sort of reminiscent of that two-tone challenger look from back in the day
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySun Sep 30, 2012 3:30 am

Chrome rings are the chrome accent stuff from Auto Zone flipped inside out and measured carefully! Glad you like it!
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptySun Sep 30, 2012 3:37 am

I know where I'm goin tomorrow tongue thanks!
And yeah I do! I've got a straight black interior so anything helps! Haha

Btw, not to be a pain in the rear but, any chance we could get a closeup of those? angel
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PostSubject: Re: New Wheels and all new pics   New Wheels and all new pics - Page 2 EmptyMon Oct 01, 2012 6:44 am

This is when I first did it before I painted the dash. I put the seems on the bottom for the bigger gauges and to the right for the little guys. I worked the chrome inside out for a few minutes so I wouldn't have to fight it. Cut BIGGER first then trim to size. I used a guitar pick as a backer so I wouldn't cut the dash.

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Went and got that trim and got it in per your instructional help and it looks good! Mind you, not as good as yours with the twotone interior, but it definitely adds some pizazz. Thanks again very much!
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