Incredible's Lexus Ls400 Modification Process
09-12-10, 03:39 PM
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09-13-10, 12:08 PM
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You see the chrome line that wraps around the middle of the car that separates the upper burgundy, from the lower gray? That gray area is what I want to vinyl black. But it's gonna be real hard cause of the front bumper. So, I'm actually thinking of wet sanding it, then painting it black instead. It'll be a lot cheaper, but more work, which I don't mind.
Oh ok I got you now, yea I agree, paint is the best way, just get that surface sanded nice and smooth, prime, bondo anything if its needed prime again sand and paint. Itll turn out better!
09-13-10, 03:57 PM
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1. Wet Sand
2. Prime
3. Bondo
4. Prime
5. Wet Sand
and then paint it?
It's gonna be this spray paint that my cousin says is good for cars. I'm not sure what brand he's gonna get, but do you know any to recommend?
I'm also thinking of doing 3-4 coats of paint, so it really sticks to it.
Also, I'm wanting to fix my leather seats and two-tone it. Know any kind of spray paint that will do the job?
09-13-10, 11:42 PM
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I don't remember you saying you did any maintenance to the car after you got it. Oil change, all fluids, tune up, timing belt, air filter? If you haven't done these things yet you should spend your funds on these necessities first, or the car will look all pretty in the shop! LOL!
Also they may have put the wrong fluid in the power steering reservoir.
Also they may have put the wrong fluid in the power steering reservoir.
09-14-10, 12:21 AM
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I don't remember you saying you did any maintenance to the car after you got it. Oil change, all fluids, tune up, timing belt, air filter? If you haven't done these things yet you should spend your funds on these necessities first, or the car will look all pretty in the shop! LOL! Also they may have put the wrong fluid in the power steering reservoir.
Also they may have put the wrong fluid in the power steering reservoir.I reached a dilemma. I don't know how to take off the bumpers. I want to spray paint the bottom half of my car, but I'm worried that the paint will drip? I donno. I gotta test it out tomorrow and see what happens.
09-14-10, 02:40 PM
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About the power steering: Check the p/s pump for any leakages. If it's wet underneath the p/s fluid will drip into the alternator causing more leakage in the form of ~ $225 for a new alternator (plus the money for rebuilding/changing the p/s pump, some $250 or so).
Btw: The p/s pump is on the front right of the engine, right above the ...
//Björn
Btw: The p/s pump is on the front right of the engine, right above the ...
//Björn
09-14-10, 07:43 PM
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So, I painted my car. It's not the most amazing paint job, its pretty average. Probably from a scale of 0-10, its like a 5, maybe a 6. From the distance, it looks really good, but when you're about 3 feet away, you'll notice some imperfections. But the way I see it, I'm giving this car to my dad in a year or two, and as long as he likes it (which he does), then I'm happy.
Besides, it is such a huge improvement from what it was before! I'll post some pics up tomorrow.
Besides, it is such a huge improvement from what it was before! I'll post some pics up tomorrow.
