Write-Up: Paint Job

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Tue May 13, 2008 9:10 pm

God I hope one day I will be able to do that to my car.

I'm jealous

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed May 14, 2008 4:35 pm

Mr.Riviera wrote:: how much do you want to paint mine? bright wite diamond tri-coat

I would have to check with my brother about the price, I know it would not be cheap!
Also, keep this in mind...

99Rivman wrote:

'96reese wrote:: i forgot who posted the idea about shortening the front and rear bumper, but think that would've looked tight with the new paint job. hey imma be down in char, nc next month. imma come by and drop my car off so it can be painted next.

Keep in mind this paint job started in April of "LAST YEAR", so as you can tell we don't do real fast work! It should turn out very good, I hope anyway, but obviously it has been a very "SLOW" process! So if you've got a looonnnggg time to wait we might be able to work something out?!? Of course it might have to wait until I get Silver Arrow #10 repainted, I plan on taking it through the same process, if I can put up with my brother and his crap again that is!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed May 14, 2008 4:46 pm

Jack the R wrote:

99Rivman wrote:

NO 4 EVR wrote:: How do the back windows come out?

There are five bolts that are part of the molding that hold it in place while the adhesive dries. headbutt

,That you remove after taking out the interior that is. A real pain to "CUT" out, I might actually have to replace the one on the drivers side! nono

That hard, huh? I was hoping to pull mine and have them done with a better glue that does not oxidize.

Yes, they can be very dificult to remove.
The one on the passenger side came out without too much trouble, I'm guessing it wasn't put in very well in the first place?!? The adhesive used was only holding around 25% of it.
The drivers side however was a different story! It was held in real good, by the time I got it cut out I had damaged at least 50% of the inner seal that is glued onto the body, I probably could have gotten away with reusing it but I figured I am only going to do this once so I had better do it right! So, $275 later from Monster Parts, I have a new quarter window to put in!

I'm not sure what you mean by "a better glue that does not oxidize" though?

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:08 pm

Last update…on this thread anyway.

Got it home Memorial Day and have been working on putting it back together, I have three more days to have it ready to leave for the ROA Meet in Galena, IL and am about halfway there!
It looks like shit but I’m tired of fucking with it so I am putting it together and going to leave it alone for a while after the meet!
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I’ll add some pics in the showroom thread when and if I get it back together!

Pretty bad when there are four Rivs in this picture and NONE of them were drivable when I took the picture!
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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:21 pm

amazing job on the paint, man thumbsup

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:37 am

omg.... JAW DROPPING

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:54 pm

The paint looks fantastic! I hope my car looks as nice when I'm done with it. Great work!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:05 pm

palermocorey90 wrote:: amazing job on the paint, man

98riviera98 wrote:: omg.... JAW DROPPING

deekster_caddy wrote:: The paint looks fantastic! I hope my car looks as nice when I'm done with it. Great work!

I was a little busy getting it back together for the ROA meet, wanted to say
bow

Thanks

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:16 am

I saw it up close at the ROA meet and it WAS first place winning calibre........(cause it did!) impeccable glossy fit and finish! bow

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:45 pm

jimmyriv wrote:: I saw it up close at the ROA meet and it WAS first place winning calibre........(cause it did!) impeccable glossy fit and finish!

Thanks,
The fit IS good and the finish is almost where I'd like it to be.
Maybe a few touch ups when I get a chance but for now it does look good!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:25 pm

Since there have been at least a couple of requests for information, I am going to post removal procedures, including pictures and part numbers, for some of the items that I removed from my ’95 to make for a better paint job. I am going to do a post for each item and put them here in the “Write-Up: PAINT JOB” topic since Aaron listed it as a Write-Up, and I guess this is where it should be?
Any questions, comments, or concerns with anything I am listing here, let me know and I’ll answer them or fix errors and omissions as needed.
Hope this helps anyone interested in doing this as I have…
WAY TOO MUCH! headbutt

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:27 pm

Hood Trim, located on fender:
Pull out the plastic pins and remove.
Side Seal…circled in RED…P/N…R/L…25631450-1
Seal Retainer…(4/Side)…circled in BLUE…P/N…25655537
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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:29 pm

Door Molding, Belt Reveal Molding:
No clips or pins required here, starting at the back end of the molding carefully pry up.
Can be removed with or without the mirror mounted.
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No pictures of the Door Lower Molding:
Pry off as carefully as possible, most of the clips will break anyway!
Molding Clips…(8/Side)…P/N…16615003

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:30 pm

Quarter Window Molding:
Carefully pry up on molding to remove.
Belt Reveal Moulding…circled in RED…P/N…R/L…25624764-5
Moulding Clip…(4/Side)…circled in BLUE…P/N…25612014
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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:38 pm

Quarter Panel Molding:
Remove by removing BLUE circled tip at back end from under Rear Window Molding, has 2 side tape holding it on the roof panel…RED square…then hooks over bolt sticking into trunk opening...circled in RED, then just pulls out from between roof and quarter panel. The front end should be under the Quarter Window Molding.
Roof Panel Filler…circled in RED…P/N…R/L…25638874-5
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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:40 pm

Door trim:
Held in with 3 screws…circled in RED…and 2 sided tape along the surface the screws are on, top to bottom.
Body Side Weather Strip…P/N…R/L…25626936-7
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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:43 pm

Rocker Molding:
The Inner Wheel Wells and the Carpet Retainer (door threshold) have to be removed to remove the rocker molding. The RED circled PURPLE rectangle is a bracket, broken off on this one, that is screwed into the metal from behind the wheel well. One of my ‘95s has push pins and one has screws, and both of my ‘99s have screws, on the bottom of the molding?!? Remove whatever is holding it on from the bottom, circled in RED, then pull out from the bottom of the molding, rotating it upward. The five places circled in BLUE are clips that will more than likely break when removing it, the GREEN circle shows tabs that are part of the molding and should release.
Rocker Molding Retainer…if you don’t have screws!...circled in RED...(7/Side)…21075686
Molding Clip…(5/Side)…circled in BLUE…P/N…16616547
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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:48 pm

Door Window Trim:
If you want to get REAL CRAZY and not have a tape line above the doors you can follow these SIMPLE steps!
Remove the interior trim piece from the A-pillar, the headliner, and the front of the B-pillar, BLUE arrow, this trim piece just kind of pulls out of the slot it is in. With the Carpet Retainer (door threshold) removed, remove the Door Opening Weather Strip, GREEN arrow, it has a couple of places it is glued on at the very front corner and at the back at the top of the quarter panel. After removing the Door Opening Weather Strip, there are several screws that hold on the Weather Strip Retainer, remove those, the Retainer and the Roof Drip Molding will then come loose, being very careful, there are 3 spring clips holding the Belt Molding Filler Assembly on, this is the small triangular piece at the front of the door, where they are is circled in RED in the last picture. This procedure removes the trim from around the door windows.

BE CAREFUL when closing the door after the Weather Strip is removed, there is nothing for the window to rest against so it will close against the metal door frame!
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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:28 pm

Wow! Now this is a writeup!!! Nice job, I know this will come in handy for me next year.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:15 pm

Sorry to hijack but I must ask

99Rivman is that a kit on your dash? Looks very sleek!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:49 am

awesome write up....this needs to be a sticky

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:24 pm

manofmany wrote:: Sorry to hijack but I must ask

99Rivman is that a kit on your dash? Looks very sleek!

Yes it can be seen here in the Showroom:
1995 Riviera ... updated 6/30/2008
And Thanks!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:47 pm

Exterior mirror disassembly write-up can be found here:

https://rivperformance.editboard.com/exterior-f12/write-up-exterior-mirror-disassembly-t3900.htm

Chicken wrote:: awesome write up....this needs to be a sticky

All write-ups are stickied in the WRITE-UP threads at the top of each forum.

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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Wed Aug 20, 2008 7:27 pm

AA wrote:: Exterior mirror disassembly write-up can be found here:

I wondered if it should be a separate write-up but figured since it was part of my paint job I'd put it here.
Thanks for setting me straight. thumbsup

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:12 am

No problem. It was fine, but this way it's more visible to someone just looking for the mirror tear-down. Great write-ups, btw. Thanks for your efforts!

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

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