Write-Up: Paint Job

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

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:58 am

Randall, do you have the part numbers for the small "L" shape trim on the lower corners of the rear window?

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:01 pm

ewolfe0050 wrote:: Randall, do you have the part numbers for the small "L" shape trim on the lower corners of the rear window?

If you mean this piece, circled in RED, it is molded into the rear window molding.

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If that is not what you mean get me a picture and I’m sure I can get you a part number thumbsup

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:04 pm

They may be molded but they still fall out. One of mine is sitting in the trunk, and the other is coming off.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:11 pm

captshiner wrote:: They may be molded but they still fall out. One of mine is sitting in the trunk, and the other is coming off.

That's true, my '95 and my first SA had separated so I replaced the moldings on them shortly after I got them. There isn’t anymore of the moldings anywhere so someone will have to come up with a fix for it I’d guess?

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Paint Job Thu Aug 21, 2008 3:33 pm

I didn't realize the rear was one big molding but you circled what I need. Mine came off in four sections... sides and top together, two "L" corner moldings, and lower molding. The glass guy did say there were two different designs- one piece and an aftermarket multiple piece.

Is your extra one piece?

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