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Merc · 02-10-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

If you are going to paint the door inserts on the outside, yes...you'd need to tape off the very top part and not paint it...or the light won't shine through.

Thanks Bud. I took a close look at the door panel I can see it now. What issues did you have with painting your door panels?

Merc · 02-10-2011, 08:14 PM

Well Pumpkin has taken up residents across the street from home. My Buddy Tom from ESS will be helping with a few of the next mods. If every thing goes as planned, tomorrow will be the Heritage Grill installation day.

Heliwrench · 02-10-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Well Pumpkin has taken up residents across the street from home. My Buddy Tom from ESS will be helping with a few of the next mods. If every thing goes as planned, tomorrow will be the Heritage Grill installation day.

Get before and after pics from the same angle/distance

Merc · 02-10-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Heliwrench

Get before and after pics from the same angle/distance

Your talking the grill right?

Heliwrench · 02-10-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Your talking the grill right?

yep. contemplating one myself.

*TAG UR IT* · 02-11-2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Thanks Bud. I took a close look at the door panel I can see it now. What issues did you have with painting your door panels?

You seriously don't want me to go into that...lol

First, the guys that did my panels didn't put on enough layers of paint. So, you could see straight through the panel. Then, at the top of the ridge where the ABL is going to shine through, the didn't do an even layer of paint. So, it was brighter in some areas than others.

Then, there was the entire deal of the panel having what appeared to be some sort of bubble between the panel and the paint. well, it wasn't a bubble...it was possibly an imperfection with the plastic. But, I tried to sand it...and yes, it was a PAIN.

Just remember...if you are going to paint the inside, you are going to have a HELL of a lot of sanding to do. It needs to be PERFECT!

Merc · 02-11-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Heliwrench

yep. contemplating one myself.

They will almost be twins.

Merc · 02-11-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

You seriously don't want me to go into that...lol

First, the guys that did my panels didn't put on enough layers of paint. So, you could see straight through the panel. Then, at the top of the ridge where the ABL is going to shine through, the didn't do an even layer of paint. So, it was brighter in some areas than others.

Then, there was the entire deal of the panel having what appeared to be some sort of bubble between the panel and the paint. well, it wasn't a bubble...it was possibly an imperfection with the plastic. But, I tried to sand it...and yes, it was a PAIN.

Just remember...if you are going to paint the inside, you are going to have a HELL of a lot of sanding to do. It needs to be PERFECT!

I see. Sounds like you had a rough time with it.

I was actally thinking about painting the outside of the panels. I am guessing the draw back is the possibllity of scratching them, or am I missing something?

*TAG UR IT* · 02-12-2011, 01:47 AM

That's about right. That's the only reason I didn't want to paint the outside...scratching them. But, that is really going to be the way to go. Paint and clear coat...only way to do it.

Merc · 02-12-2011, 07:27 PM

Sorry guy's kind of got side tracked working on the Pro Street car.

Got to get things in order for a Tuesday load the trailer day. Transporter leaves Wednesday afternoon for Vegas for our season opener. I think Pumpkin will be back burnered til after I return from Vegas now.

Merc · 02-12-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

That's about right. That's the only reason I didn't want to paint the outside...scratching them. But, that is really going to be the way to go. Paint and clear coat...only way to do it.

I believe that's the way things are going. Any rattles in the door's after you re and re them?

*TAG UR IT* · 02-13-2011, 01:13 AM

Never took out the stock panels. I had a new set of clear panels that I was fortunate enough to come across which ended up being pretty much destroyed. I did take the door panels off...but left the inserts in. No rattles.

Merc · 02-14-2011, 09:09 AM

Possibility of the PSCA race in Vegas this weekend being postponed.

Might get to the Heritage grill installation sooner then I thought.

the rich dude · 02-14-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Possibility of the PSCA race in Vegas this weekend being postponed.

Might get to the Heritage grill installation sooner then I thought.

Why posponed?

02-10-2011, 08:14 PM	#366
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	Well Pumpkin has taken up residents across the street from home. My Buddy Tom from ESS will be helping with a few of the next mods. If every thing goes as planned, tomorrow will be the Heritage Grill installation day. __________________ My Build Thread

02-12-2011, 07:27 PM	#374
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	Sorry guy's kind of got side tracked working on the Pro Street car. Got to get things in order for a Tuesday load the trailer day. Transporter leaves Wednesday afternoon for Vegas for our season opener. I think Pumpkin will be back burnered til after I return from Vegas now. __________________ My Build Thread

02-14-2011, 09:09 AM	#377
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	Possibility of the PSCA race in Vegas this weekend being postponed. Might get to the Heritage grill installation sooner then I thought. __________________ My Build Thread

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02-12-2011, 01:47 AM	#373
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	That's about right. That's the only reason I didn't want to paint the outside...scratching them. But, that is really going to be the way to go. Paint and clear coat...only way to do it.

02-13-2011, 01:13 AM	#376
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	Never took out the stock panels. I had a new set of clear panels that I was fortunate enough to come across which ended up being pretty much destroyed. I did take the door panels off...but left the inserts in. No rattles.