1992Lexus.. Complete build thread with pictures and links!
09-14-12, 04:31 PM
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Thank you man. I have decided to sand these rims down. Just had to many little imperfections and decided time for paint. More progress tomorrow, after Alabama game.. Don't worry folks, not going but for something very similar to the original finish. I also have another set of Nissan center caps and will look for the Lexus center pieces next week. I aint having no Infinity center caps on a Lexus...
09-14-12, 05:15 PM
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Thank you man. I have decided to sand these rims down. Just had to many little imperfections and decided time for paint. More progress tomorrow, after Alabama game.. Don't worry folks, not going but for something very similar to the original finish. I also have another set of Nissan center caps and will look for the Lexus center pieces next week. I aint having no Infinity center caps on a Lexus...
09-14-12, 06:20 PM
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Thanks guys, I appreciate all the feedback. I think next on my list is a set of coil overs, but that is way down the line. If this happens, I have set of Esplier springs for the front and a full set of Eibach's.
I told Skirts earlier that I am going to pass on the TT wheels and keep these. I think I will like these mo better, once I am done with them.
I told Skirts earlier that I am going to pass on the TT wheels and keep these. I think I will like these mo better, once I am done with them.
09-14-12, 06:22 PM
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09-15-12, 10:39 AM
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Thanks guys. Here is how the wheels turned out. I just cleared with three coats of clear. Touch ups should be relativity easy from changing tires. Put on new rubber this morning. Michelin on the rears, and Continental on the front. All they had in stock and in my price range of 100 mounted and balanced. :-)
Finished product.... Let me know what you all think...
Finished product.... Let me know what you all think...
09-15-12, 08:00 PM
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Well the truth be known, I used the new Duplicolor High Performance Wheel paint and coating. I used other Duplicolor products and wasnt at all impressed, but after several reviews, I had to give it a try. I sanded them down 400 grit, then 800 grit. Cleaned with brake cleaner and non lint rag, let dry. Sprayed can with even light coats. Maybe four or five coats. Let dry overnight. Sprayed three coats of clear, let dry in sun all day today after new tires were installed. Only time will tell how long they will hold. If not, I will respray them again. The color I chose is silver, then several coats in clear ... I am very, very happy with the overall finish. I will post pictures of all them on the car
tomorrow. I do have something rattling in the left front or rubbing. will investigate this and rebleed the breaks. I still have some mushy brake pedal feeling.
Stay tuned. Did everyone bkeed there system starting from the left rear, then right rear,
tomorrow. I do have something rattling in the left front or rubbing. will investigate this and rebleed the breaks. I still have some mushy brake pedal feeling.
Stay tuned. Did everyone bkeed there system starting from the left rear, then right rear,
09-16-12, 06:08 AM
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Thanks man. Wont be long before the wife leaves for work, then out to the garage I go. :-)
Need to figure out what the rubbing is in the left front. I am hoping it aint the caliper bolts grinding into the backside of the rotor. I will know soon enough. I drove the car down the street and back. Should have done no harm whatsoever to anything.
Whats the best tool out there over the counter to bleed brakes by yourself?
Need to figure out what the rubbing is in the left front. I am hoping it aint the caliper bolts grinding into the backside of the rotor. I will know soon enough. I drove the car down the street and back. Should have done no harm whatsoever to anything.
Whats the best tool out there over the counter to bleed brakes by yourself?
09-16-12, 06:27 AM
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Pay one of the kids next door to press the brake pedal..... hahaha. I've actually never used a tool to do this job, but I believe it wouldn't require anything too special. See what the local auto parts store has. Maybe you can rent a tool at Auto Zone and then return it when done. That would mean no loss in money besides gas spent to drive there.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ier=70116_0_0_
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ier=70116_0_0_