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Old Dec 3, 2009
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first paint job...not to bad...

my friend finally got annoyed with his car looking like ***t so he bought some paint and brought it to my garage. sorry about the crappy cell phone pictures.
we used Duplicolor jet black and Duplicolor clear coat, sprayed with a MAC Gravity feed spray gun.
THE CAR
1989 Nissan 240SX SE
SR20DET swap running 13psi
full adjustable racing coilovers
GReddy boost controller
Apexi AFC
LSD rear dif.

the SR20DET
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before paint
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prep work
primer sanded with 180-220-400-600-wet sand 1500
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Painting

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Done the trunk led hasn't been painted yet because it has some holes that we i haven't fixed yet, hes deciding if he wants a new lid anyway.

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Old Dec 3, 2009
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Not bad. Is that a KTM in the garage?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009
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ha yes 2004 200exc...it has 3 seasons of racing hare scrambles on it, nothing compares to a ktm.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009
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Not bad. You need to wet sand and buff it though so its more glossy.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009
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god i love those cars wish i had gotten one paint looks very good to, and its all about the yamaha :)
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009
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Looks good!
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009
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Originally Posted by Endoverend47
ha yes 2004 200exc...it has 3 seasons of racing hare scrambles on it, nothing compares to a ktm.
Yeah, my brother has a 93 250sx and it's awesome.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009
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I rode strong on suzuki for four years! ZOOK FTW
 
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Originally Posted by MOTOunplugged
I rode strong on suzuki for four years! ZOOK FTW
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009
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SHOCKER.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009
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I bet that thing's so fun to drive.

You guys did a great job. Much better.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009
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Originally Posted by seed60
I bet that thing's so fun to drive.

You guys did a great job. Much better.
you have no idea...as soon as the boost hits...the tires want to break loose...light car+power=fun
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009
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awesome. Now wet sand, maybe more clear and sand again, and paint the wheels....Bronze
Wheel Coating
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009
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Not bad! Something I'm too afraid to do... LOL
 
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