Ferocious' 1996 Vert Buildup

[Det_Riot]

Ermagerd rerscers!!

[V8POWA!]

Sweet pick up!

[Ferocious]

Thanks guys.

These aren't gonna go in until I get my new seats. I just laid them on the stock seats for the fuck of it lol.

[Brian]

What seats are you going to go with?

[Ferocious]

What seats are you going to go with?

Summit racing sport seats.

[Brian]

That's awesome. You're going to love the bucket seats & harness. I can't wait to get mine!

[Ferocious]

August 12, 2012:

The latest project that I've been working on was painting my new valve covers. It took me about 3 days to do them (including drying time).

I took a lot of pictures during the process and can make a write-up/how-to if you guys want.

Here's basically a quick rundown and the turnout:

Windsor 13-bolt valve covers:

Cleaned up with soap and water:

Sanded & de-labeled:

Taped off:

Primered:

Painted:

Clear coated:

Final result:

[Brian]

You did a great job on those valve covers Steven.

[Ferocious]

You did a great job on those valve covers Steven.

Thanks Brian. This was my first time really prepping/painting something for my car. I think I did alright for a first timer lol

[JoshHooten]

Not bad at all.

[mygreengt]

i approve.

[Number Tew]

Anything with red valve covers=race car

nice job buddy!

[iRoush]

looks good, but you shoulda spent the $40 for the dremel to sand off the ridges, tellin you... night and day difference and it makes the valve covers look custom!

[Ferocious]

Thanks guys! And Brett, I'm sure the LS-colored valve covers in a mustang are custom enough.

[iRoush]

lol chevy ftl :look:

[Ferocious]

August 13, 2012:

Today I sprayed my fenders with some rubber undercoating.

They are currently drying but here are some pictures I managed to snap:

Before:

After:

[Brian]

Amazing job. Something to add to the list.

[Ferocious]

Definitely worth the $8 or so lol

[Brian]

I thought I heard not to do the front as its not the body but a liner or something.

[Black Brad]

I like the undercoating, but im not gonna lie, I would re-do those valve covers bro.I know its your first time and you can only get better, but they are reallll orange peely, better to do it now, than put em on the engine and be like damn, I wish I woulda re-done that. Or maybe try adding a lil more clear, and wetsanding it off then polishing it by hand.. be careful of the edges though.

[Number Tew]

Undercoating always helps a lot!

Infidelity

DEY SEE ME TROLLIN

[Ferocious]

I thought I heard not to do the front as its not the body but a liner or something.

I heard that from a few people too. But I also heard multiple people who did it anyways and it lasted so I just went with it.

I like the undercoating, but im not gonna lie, I would re-do those valve covers bro.I know its your first time and you can only get better, but they are reallll orange peely, better to do it now, than put em on the engine and be like damn, I wish I woulda re-done that. Or maybe try adding a lil more clear, and wetsanding it off then polishing it by hand.. be careful of the edges though.

I'm not gonna re-do them. It's too much trouble for something I care too little about. I may however, add a layer of clear like you said and wetsand them to make them look smoother.

Undercoating always helps a lot!

DEY SEE ME TROLLIN

Stupid autocorrect. :FuckYouSmiley:

[Number Tew]

It will look fine.

I have my front undercoated, and it's just fine.

[Black Brad]

Yeah I wasnt tryna hate or nothin, but uh I wouldnt use engine enamel clear...it tends to discolor. Just get some good clear for touch ups or somethin.

[iRoush]

i wish someone made a fiberglass inner fender liner for those that are crazy low, the standard liner sags and rubs on my tire at full compression @_@

[Ferocious]

Yeah I wasnt tryna hate or nothin, but uh I wouldnt use engine enamel clear...it tends to discolor. Just get some good clear for touch ups or somethin.

I actually did use a touch up clear for the covers though.

i wish someone made a fiberglass inner fender liner for those that are crazy low, the standard liner sags and rubs on my tire at full compression @_@

Why don't you roll your fenders?

[iRoush]

I actually did use a touch up clear for the covers though.

Why don't you roll your fenders?

it's not the fender that's the issue. it's the inner fender liner that covers all the wiring that goes through the fender area.

[Black Brad]

oh ok well after you throw another coat on there, i'd wetsand with like 1000 and 1200 try to get the color flat, then maybe go to walmart and cop yourself a bottle of m105 since they sell that there, go to town, probably by hand would be best.

[Ferocious]

Alright, i'll give it a shot. Thanks.

[Number Tew]

it's not the fender that's the issue. it's the inner fender liner that covers all the wiring that goes through the fender area.

When I come visit you, we'll make some

[Black Brad]

Alright, i'll give it a shot. Thanks.

No prob, the one thing im pretty decent at giving advice on is paint prep and spray painting.

[iRoush]

When I come visit you, we'll make some

ermahgerd! i lerv yuru tew!!

[Number Tew]

I know, all the cali members do. Actually, every member loves me. I'm just that awesome. Ferocious, take your time with polishing them if you're going to, and give the clear ample dry time before you get in there. Trust me.

If you need to, get a random piece of something and paint it in a similar fashion, so you can practice on it. see how the polish works, etc.

[Black Brad]

^^^ You dont know me.

[Ferocious]

August 23, 2012:

Today I removed the insulation off my car & the hood looks much cleaner now. I also took the time to smoke my foglights for the time being since I don't use them.

Hopefully down the line I can buy some professionally smoked ones, but for now it'll do.

Fog lights:

[Musturd]

Looks sexy dude

[Number Tew]

Polish them

[Ferocious]

Polish them

What's that gonna do mr. detailer? And what should i use lol

[Number Tew]

It would make them shine I usually wet sand lightly, and then use polishes. Or you could clear them glossy smoke look mo betta

[Ferocious]

I wetsanded them a bit, then realized the tint was fading. I'll maybe hit it with some of my leftover clear tomorrow.