dmwhiteman's BlackWidow 2ssRS

[thespymaster]

Very cool photos and build !

[dmwhiteman]

Originally Posted by thespymaster

Very cool photos and build !

Thank you very much!

[dmwhiteman]

Getting rid of the crappy window tint I put on the sidemarkers. Gonna mask them off and paint them just like the tail lights. #3

[dmwhiteman]

Took my 3D carbon kit to the painters this morning. I was going to install it myself, but they only charged me an extra $100 for installation. I figured its a good insurance policy should anything happen during or after installation. They wont have it finished by this years GM Nationals at Carlisle (6/22/12) but I should have it back by the weekend after. I was really hoping to be able to show it off. Oh well. There is always next year.

[dmwhiteman]

Side marker tint

3 months after I bought my camaro, I used window tint to cover the side markers. It looked good for the first year, but soon started to peel and get torn my constantly trying to press it back onto the side marker. Since my tail lights turned out so well, I figured I would give this a shot. First thing was to rip off the old tint and get the glue off.



I used goo gone and an alcohol wipe. Then used meguiar quick detailer to clean the rest off.



It is easier to shoot the passenger side in my garage, but the driver side was worse.

Here is the first layer of masking tape



And added a layer of newspaper and a sheet to help cover overspray



Sprayed on the tint. I put on about 1 1/2 layers of paint. Just a real thin layer at first. I wasnt sure how much I wanted, then put on a bit thicker. Its a lot darker than the film tint was. The fronts I redid with film this past winter and they look pretty awesome still so I think I may wait to redo them.



With all the paper off. After it dries Ill take the tape off and get a better pic

[dmwhiteman]

Spent this past weekend at the GM Nationals in Carlisle. Had a blast and met a TON of great people. I was also lucky enough to be selected for the Hotchkis Suspension giveaway. A&A Auto Stores is going to do the install. Hotchkis had their Camaro at the show field giving rides on a make shift track. Took a ride in a stock rental and then in theirs. WOW what a difference. Stock would fishtail around every corner, but with the Hotchkis Suspension it hugged each turn tightly.

Here is the picture from Carlisle Events of my car and I being presented with the kit by the guys at Hotchkis and A&A Auto Stores.

[dmwhiteman]

While my 3d carbon kit was being painted, my younger brother and I took on the task of making some under hood dress up parts. We made the master cylinder cover and ABS Brake block cover.

He is currently in school at Penn College to get a Bachelors Degree in welding. He only has been there for 3 semesters. Doing a pretty good job if you ask me. These are only cell phone pics of the ABS cover. Ill have high quality photos of both when they are finished.

[Bumble Beast]

That is one sick build bro. I love the step by step walk through with pics. I'm currently plasti-dipping my Bezels black. First real project. Everything ruse on my car was done at a shop, and was just Tint and decals. I want to start working on the car myself so wish me luck. Eventually I might be brave enough to go as far as taking my front bumper off and changing the halos, haha. Did you install your exhaust as well? I'm planning on getting a Borla cat-back system eventually.

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[dmwhiteman]

Originally Posted by Bumble Beast

That is one sick build bro. I love the step by step walk through with pics. I'm currently plasti-dipping my Bezels black. First real project. Everything ruse on my car was done at a shop, and was just Tint and decals. I want to start working on the car myself so wish me luck. Eventually I might be brave enough to go as far as taking my front bumper off and changing the halos, haha. Did you install your exhaust as well? I'm planning on getting a Borla cat-back system eventually.

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Thanks, I really appreciate that.

I did not install my exhaust system. It came installed from the previous owner. Changing the halos wasn't as difficult as I anticipated. JDP gives an excellent installation dvd that really made things easy.


Just got my car back from A&A getting my Hotchkis suspension put on. Car looks great! Hopefully gonna meet up with my photographer this evening to get some pics. Here are some teasers of the 3d Carbon kit, pre Hotchkis.

[kjkjr27]

What a great looking camaro. That is awesome you won the suspension congratz, I never win anything haha.

[dmwhiteman]

Originally Posted by kjkjr27

What a great looking camaro. That is awesome you won the suspension congratz, I never win anything haha.

Thanks! I was shocked to say the least. They announced for me to return to my car and my heart just sank. All I could think of was someone backing into me, or hitting me with their door. I was terrified. Then when I got closer, my brother started hitting me on the shoulder say "check out who's next to your car" then "those look like the Hotchkis guys" and "HOLY SHIT YOU WON!!" My permagrin doubled I was so pumped. It was a great experience getting and I hope they do it again next year. I'd like to watch and see someone as excited as I was.

[concrete jungle]

Congrat's your build is coming along nicely!

[dmwhiteman]

Originally Posted by concrete jungle

Congrat's your build is coming along nicely!

Thanks!

Just got some pics of my body kit. #4

[MackMan]

I love how you painted the grill part of the side vents, might have to steal that from you if I ever decide to get them.