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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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Car: 1990 IROC Z
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before and after shots

Here is a before;




And here is after;



finally-it is completed.

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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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wow that after picture sure makes it look all white....is that a new paint job
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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I can't see the after picture! Even when I try right clicking to show picture! Is it a bad link?
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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Originally posted by chrissy
I can't see the after picture! Even when I try right clicking to show picture! Is it a bad link?
Fixed it-thanks
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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hey bb

what kind of paint are you using im redoing mine as well and yours looks kick @ss just getting the idea on what you used?
thanx,

thomas
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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nm the pics. I just checked out your videos and that car is just plain sick. That thing is amazing!
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:12 AM
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those fat meats are AWESOME!:hail:
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:21 AM
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Damn dude, I just browsed through both galleries on that car... it kicks some serious ***!!! That is one slick ride, I really like it :rockon:
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:37 AM
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Very nice...

I still think silver would have been killer though.
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 02:53 AM
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Wicked!!! :rockon: What are the stats for your suspension setup and your wheel/tire combos??? I love your car man.
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 12:26 PM
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your car is definitely cool. just one question though... did you paint your door jambs?
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:04 PM
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thats a nice car , sounds good too, do you have any longer videos, i would love to see some longer vids of the car road racing.
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:26 PM
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From: CR, Iowa
Car: 1990 IROC Z
Engine: blown 390 CI
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firebird89355-the paint is GM black.
25THRSS-thanks

90firebird-they are 335/30/17's on an 11 inch rim

tpiroc-thanks-it has been a lot of work

DURTYBIRD-silver is nice, but I already have a silver car...

WishIHadAZ-suspension is mostly Spohn race pieces with Ground Control adjustable coils and camber plates. Wheels are either 275 up front 335 rear track, or 255/315 for the street.

jaredjames- the door jams, interior, cage, firewall are all painted

nolanr0413- I didn't post any longer vids dues to size restrictions, but I will have more after this summer. I am trying to get the car ready for Power Tour.
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:57 PM
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bb

im assuming since its a gm paint that you used bc/cc system huh? if so maybe just maybe i can get as good of finish after color sanding and buffing maybe it will look at least as good as the pic of the side of your car. thomas
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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Re: bb

Originally posted by firebird89355
im assuming since its a gm paint that you used bc/cc system huh? if so maybe just maybe i can get as good of finish after color sanding and buffing maybe it will look at least as good as the pic of the side of your car. thomas
Yes- there are 4 coats of clear on it. It has been wet sanded, but not buffed until the clear fully sets.
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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dude

man i can only hope to get that kind of shine with the ae paint im gonna use. ill be using ppg omni.
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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Re: dude

Originally posted by firebird89355
man i can only hope to get that kind of shine with the ae paint im gonna use. ill be using ppg omni.
OK- I got the specifics for you;

615S variprime
URO Prime
Chroma Premiere sealer-black
G9900 Jet Black base coat
V7500S Clear 3 coats

Getting closer- I added some more pics of the assembly, and adding the halo and down bars to the cage.

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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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finished

I posted several new pics of the complete makeover changing from white to black. Car is now finished. Time to start on the interior.
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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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Awesome car!! :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:
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