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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-30-2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 440
Views: 123,334
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: PICS OF YOUR RED OR BLACK THIRD GENS!!!

paint finally finished. my first real paint job with the right equipment but done my garage
Forum: Electronics
07-30-2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,620
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: car only runs far advanced

i've had a simular problem once before. i traded my camaro for a trans am not running, but i had a feeling i'd get it running. they told me all the things they tried. it would start sometimes but was...
Forum: Electronics
07-29-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,254
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: HELP, TURN ON MY LIGHTS GAUGE CLUSTER GOES DIM,VOLT&OIL GAUGE STOPS WORKING?

the alt is still charging, i have a capacitor w/voltage gauge behind my seat.
Forum: Electronics
07-29-2008, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,254
Posted By tripingeorge3

HELP, TURN ON MY LIGHTS GAUGE CLUSTER GOES DIM,VOLT&OIL GAUGE STOPS WORKING?

85 iroc z .if i turn on my lights it my dash lights work fine for 2 mins. ten my rpm and gas gauge lights go dim and also my volt gauge and oil gauge stop completely. if i dim the lights i start...
Forum: Electronics
07-29-2008, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 572
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: URGENT, NEED HELP!!!

check your under hood relays but sounds like you killed te main power source for those components since all that stuff is out at the same time. also 1st check your circuit breakers in the fuse block,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2008, 03:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: guys. get a load of this

yeah ignition module. besides , thats the last part of your tune up.but try to start it again. those modules seem to have different reactions. mine would run fine until the module got hot and would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: Car wont start

heres a trick i used when i was younger . it will save u ALOT of time. if your cars a stick make sure its in nuetral and wheels blocked. jack your car up on the starter side. take you jumper cables...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By tripingeorge3

going to junk yard for alternator, but what other cars/truck have a higher output alt

getting ready to go to pull a part . my alternator is extremely weak. had ac on and it was at the line the line between 13 and 8.on my cap it says 12.38 volts. turn on signals and the gauge goes from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2008, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: Car wont start

is the battery good. how many volts does it say now and also when you try to crank it?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-20-2008, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: Need Clutch Help!

is the throw out bearing install correctly on the clutch fork. also , mine had the same problem. my clutch for was off the pivot ball. had to pull onn fork and it popped in place, instant easy clutch.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-25-2008, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,773
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: why is my t5 whining from 1st to third gear?

somebody changed it. i bought it like that. they must have done it for posi or something. if you look under my car its pretty rust free until u look at the rear end.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-25-2008, 07:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,773
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: why is my t5 whining from 1st to third gear?

also when i drive it, i drive it hard. its a stock 305 tuneport with a thermomaster chip, airbox cut, accel supercoil, 2:73 and i'm always burning the tires.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-25-2008, 06:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,773
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: why is my t5 whining from 1st to third gear?

its a non wc. i just hope i didn't mess anything up
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-24-2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,773
Posted By tripingeorge3

why is my t5 whining from 1st to third gear?

when i did the swap the guy at advance auto parts said to use dexIII .i added that. i don't remember if it whined when i first drove it. but it started to bother me and one day i say tranny fluid on...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-23-2008, 03:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: what wetsanding process u recommend for this single stage paint?

as many as i can i guess. i have a gallon of extreme clear. planned on using all of it. it was my first paint job, guess i did't spray wet enough or close enough.
Forum: Body
06-22-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,036
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: what sandpaper do u recommend to remove orange peel on single stage black?

i've wetsanded the hood. i started with 600, 1000 and ended with 1500. i have very little orange peel lleft but nothing that bothers me . you see it in a few places, but one thing i've learned in...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-22-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,400
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: single stage black layed,stripes layed, should i wetsand single stage before clea

i followed the directions on the can before i layed the stripes, sanding with 320 grit, but i decided to prime, then apply the silver. the stripes are rattle can. i checked with the manufacturer if...
Forum: Body
06-22-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,036
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: what sandpaper do u recommend to remove orange peel on single stage black?

i'm scared of spray on surfaces above 600 too, but clearcoat applications seem to be different. but if my paint would have came out better i could of sprayed the clear right over it which would have...
Forum: Body
06-22-2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,360
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: single stage black layed,stripes layed, should i wetsand single stage before clea

just sanded the hood. used 600 then to 1000 then to 1500 to make sure i wouldn't have any scratches show thru the clear. but did i go too far using the 1500. i have 98% of the orange peel gone. whats...
Forum: Body
06-22-2008, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,036
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: what sandpaper do u recommend to remove orange peel on single stage black?

wouldn't i have to work my way up to like 1200 from the 600 or something before the clear?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-22-2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By tripingeorge3

what wetsanding process u recommend for this single stage paint?

i'm out of black single stage and can't buy more due to the fact this is my second gallon of black due to the instruction being wrong on the can. i have 2 coats of color on and basically need to sand...
Forum: Body
06-22-2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,036
Posted By tripingeorge3

what sandpaper do u recommend to remove orange peel on single stage black?

i'm out of black single stage and can't buy more due to the fact this is my second gallon of black due to the instruction being wrong on the can. i have 2 coats of color on and basically need to sand...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-22-2008, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,400
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: single stage black layed,stripes layed, should i wetsand single stage before clea

its a hvlp grafity feed set to 35 psi to the gun. i followed the mixing directions on the paint to the t. amazing though, i had my high rise spoiler hanging and it came out perfect no signs of orange...
Forum: Body
06-21-2008, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,360
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: single stage black layed,stripes layed, should i wetsand single stage before clea

this was my first paint job. i have no more black. i'm just good with spray paint.so would it be good to wet sand it dull ,then clear. would it bring the shine back.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-21-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,400
Posted By tripingeorge3

single stage black layed,stripes layed, should i wetsand single stage before clear?

i have the single stage black done but i have alot of orange peel. i also have the huge grey stripes layed. should i wet sand the single stage first to remove orange peel or can i go ahead and clear...
Forum: Body
06-21-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,360
Posted By tripingeorge3

single stage black layed,stripes layed, should i wetsand single stage before clear?

i have the single stage black done but i have alot of orange peel. i also have the huge grey stripes layed. should i wet sand the single stage first to remove orange peel or can i go ahead and clear...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-19-2008, 11:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,809
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: should i paint racing stripes before/after basecoat?

the paint supplier recommends clear over the single stage for superior gloss.

...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-19-2008, 07:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,809
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: should i paint racing stripes before/after basecoat?

oh ok . sorry i'm at work. my mind is on many things at once. i getit. now the only thing left is to do it.
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oh by the way , do to budgeting issues i'm using spray can silver for the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-19-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,809
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: should i paint racing stripes before/after basecoat?

thats my question, my single stage paint doesn't have to have clear but i'm doing it anyway. the single by itself has an amazing shine so i figured on top of that shine apply the clearcoat and i...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-19-2008, 06:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,809
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: should i paint racing stripes before/after basecoat?

if i let the single stage black dry, will the clear still stick properly, i don't want to sand the black to apply the clearcoat.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-19-2008, 06:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,809
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: should i paint racing stripes before/after basecoat?

its urethane enamel, and on the directions its says for a show car shine , clearcoat can be added over it.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-19-2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,809
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: should i paint racing stripes before/after basecoat?

its urethane enamel, and on the directions its says for a show car shine , clearcoat can be added over it.
Forum: Body
06-19-2008, 04:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 982
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: should i paint racing stripes before/after basecoat

thats what i was thinking, base , stripes then clear
Forum: Body
06-19-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 982
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: should i paint racing stripes before/after basecoat

one coat of clear?
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clear just the top of the car or whole car then stripe? how long would should i wait to mask for the stripes?
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clear just the top of the car or whole car...
Forum: Body
06-19-2008, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 982
Posted By tripingeorge3

should i paint racing stripes before/after basecoat

bought paint for cars super jet black i stage paint. i'm going to put on silver racing stripes. i'm worried about paint being dry to mask and paint the stripes and also about the paint lines. i am...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-19-2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,809
Posted By tripingeorge3

should i paint racing stripes before/after basecoat?

bought paint for cars super jet black i stage paint. i'm going to put on silver racing stripes. i'm worried about paint being dry to mask and paint the stripes and also about the paint lines. i am...
Forum: Body
06-04-2008, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,240
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: spoiler gaskets?

go to home depot or something like it. find you a wide enough door/wind sealing gasket material. its grey/black with sticky material on on side. i found some at the auto store. it was something like...
Forum: Body
06-04-2008, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: Painting the bumpers

you don't have to stip it if it isn't cracking. but you'd feel alot better about it if u did.
Forum: Body
06-04-2008, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,371
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: paint stripper on bumper covers

go to harbor ferieght and tools . buy the heat gun for 9.99. buy a metal scraper. don't woory your not going to do any heavy scraping at all. take scraper and the heat gun.position the heat gun...
Forum: Body
06-04-2008, 09:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 618
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: Door Locks

take of inner panel. use long screw driver . pop off c clip. pick up out of door . pull out look. unclip from the rod. install new one. while you're at it wet/dry vac the inside of your door. after u...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-04-2008, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,005
Posted By tripingeorge3

anybody know if there's a party tent big enough to cover our cars n have walkin room

i'm going to paint my car this weekend but was thinking if i could find a tent on craigslist big enough for the car i could paint under that and not have to worry about debris or ventalation. then i...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-04-2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: stripes or no stipes?

i don't know. that seems like it would be too plain
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-04-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: paint needs some TLC... detailing advise.

go to a paint store and they will have and tell you everything u need. they are ther best because the will tell u what u need based on what color you're buff for the best results. don't go to the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-04-2008, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By tripingeorge3

stripes or no stipes?

getting ready to paint em' super jet black. but i have never done anything plain with a car i liked. racing stipes just popped in my head and was debating on whether or not to go through with it. in...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-04-2008, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,322
Posted By tripingeorge3

Re: Mazda Velocity Red Mica ... Should I do it?

fromk my dealings with various paints. i would atleast spray mist the paint in the different areas to blend it better if blending is even needed
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