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face lift time

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 2:49 pm
by bluesrebel
just started painting some of the faded plastics. might paint all of the exterior plastic not too sure yet. the bedliner was easy to work with, now i just hope it lasts ;)

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will post finished pics next week

Re: face lift time

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 3:33 pm
by dark_knight
EZ liner is tits, seems to last a good while. Prep on the plastic is sort of key. My rear bumper step peeled but my wheels are in good shape after almost 2 years. Painted my custom front bumper with it too.

Re: face lift time

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 4:45 pm
by the x kid
Looks good.I did some of this with paint.Thinking of using something like this for the cross members for the roof rack.

Re: face lift time

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 4:59 pm
by bluesrebel
thanks, its turning out good. hopefully it will hold up

Re: face lift time

Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 10:37 am
by studum
I did my back rack with it. Prep is important or it will peel away on smooth surfaces with scuffing.

I just did a quicky so will see how it holds up. I had it kicking around so thought I would give it a shot...

Re: face lift time

Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 10:39 am
by Adam
That looks great! I take it you can get this stuff at CT? I've got a few things that could use a coat.

Re: face lift time

Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 10:45 am
by studum
Yep it's at CT. When you use it the distance of the can to the item you're spraying determines the texture of the finish.

Re: face lift time

Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 12:10 pm
by bluesrebel
adamzan wrote:That looks great! I take it you can get this stuff at CT? I've got a few things that could use a coat.
Part Source also sells it

Re: face lift time

Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 1:07 pm
by Adam
Sweet thanks guys.

Re: face lift time

Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 6:29 pm
by Nd4SpdSe
studum wrote:Yep it's at CT. When you use it the distance of the can to the item you're spraying determines the texture of the finish.
More texture the farther back you go I take it?

I've been wanting to redo my faded grill and darken my headlight trim, and I think you've really got me anxious to get that done now, and with that stuff.

Re: face lift time

Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 9:04 pm
by bluesrebel
Nd4SpdSe wrote:
studum wrote:Yep it's at CT. When you use it the distance of the can to the item you're spraying determines the texture of the finish.
More texture the farther back you go I take it?

I've been wanting to redo my faded grill and darken my headlight trim, and I think you've really got me anxious to get that done now, and with that stuff.

I have all the front plastics finished now, going to start on the rear soon. ill take pictures at the end of this week when its all put back together. seems like great stuff to use, i really like the way its turning out

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Put the center silver piece back on,the grille looks awesome in person.. way better then before when it was all faded ;)

Re: face lift time

Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 8:14 pm
by dark_knight
its going to look sweet. good job and love the make shift paint bay. If there is one thing I know about EZ Liner...that stuff STINKS. Oh man, talk about ozone depleting chemicals.

Re: face lift time

Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 8:29 pm
by bluesrebel
dark_knight wrote:its going to look sweet. good job and love the make shift paint bay. If there is one thing I know about EZ Liner...that stuff STINKS. Oh man, talk about ozone depleting chemicals.
haha thanks, the smell doesnt bother me but i had such a bad headache that night after i was done painting lol

Re: face lift time

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 11:30 am
by bluesrebel
got some more pieces put back on the truck (grill wasn't clipped in yet, just sat it there for some pics)

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Re: face lift time

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 3:29 pm
by the x kid
Looking good man.Do you have the week off work or somthing?Are you going to do the roof rack rails?I am in the process.What size are those tires?

Re: face lift time

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 3:46 pm
by bluesrebel
the x kid wrote:Looking good man.Do you have the week off work or somthing?Are you going to do the roof rack rails?I am in the process.What size are those tires?
Thanks, yeah i got some time off. not sure about the roof rack might leave that for now. the tires are 31's. i bought them as soon as i got the truck so i wasnt sure what to get. i wish i had bought bigger but oh well maybe next year.

what paint are you using on the rails? show some pics when your finished :)

Re: face lift time

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 8:02 pm
by the x kid
Deciding on paint.I have a flat black right now I might go with.Although I picked up some black rocker guard that I did the roof rack crossbars with. It came out pretty good.The X is bald right now[no roof racks] and it's growing on me.Might put them back on only when I need them.

Re: face lift time

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 11:34 am
by bluesrebel
Well project face lift is just about done. just need to paint the new steel at the bottom
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Re: face lift time

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 12:28 pm
by the x kid
Looking good mang.

Re: face lift time

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 12:59 pm
by Fyrtowr
Perfect!!! I think I just found a weekend project AND it is also Mother's Day! What a perfect gift for Sherri!