RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003) Discussion topics related to the 1999 -2003 RX300 models

Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-22-08, 03:53 PM
  #16  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

And one of the rear side marker areas, passenger side.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0627.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 03:54 PM
  #17  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

Now back to the front after removal of the marker.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0625.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 03:56 PM
  #18  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

Now what Antonio is doing is sanding down the areas around where the marker was as there is some glue or hard substance around this area.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0626.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 03:58 PM
  #19  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

Now the other side marker,
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0628.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 03:59 PM
  #20  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

Now to get at both of those areas there are 3 10 mm bolts on the underside to removal the panels to get at the markers from behind.

Here is a look at the front marker from behind.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0631.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 04:01 PM
  #21  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

From the side.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0632.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 04:03 PM
  #22  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

Passenger front side after removal and excess trimmed.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0633.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 04:05 PM
  #23  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

Peeking through driver's side hole we see my air intake.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0634.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 04:07 PM
  #24  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

And on the passenger side, the transmission fluid cooler.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0639.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 04:08 PM
  #25  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

And here is the front bumper after we have finished sanding it down.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0640.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 04:12 PM
  #26  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

Now, how are we going to cover those holes.

One idea is to take the plastic of a school folder/binder and use that after cutting it and pasting it into place. We considered that option as plan B, if our plan to use epoxy and fiber as shown here didn't work.

However, Gilberto, our master painter, got the job done. Gilberto also painted the lower panels black on my RX 6 years ago.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0641.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 04:13 PM
  #27  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

And a closer look.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0642.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 04:15 PM
  #28  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

And here Gilberto prepares the fiber and epoxy.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0643.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 04:16 PM
  #29  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

And here's the other side.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0644.jpg  
Old 03-22-08, 04:18 PM
  #30  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,247
Received 164 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

A closer shot.
Attached Thumbnails Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers-img_0645.jpg  


Quick Reply: Harrier-like sides, deletion of side markers



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:25 PM.