Here are the Steps I had taken when painting my own Acura Integra Body Lip Kit:
1. Wet Sanding - Kit Preparation (How to Wet Sand)
2. Primer the Kit - helps promote adhesion of the paint to the surface being painted.
3. Painted Lip Kit - pictures after painted with spray can.
4. Rubbing Compound and Swirl Remover - level out the gritty clear coat and bring it to a professional shine.
5. Lip Kit Pictures after Swirl Remover - the results of making the clear coat shine.
6. Body Lip Kit Painted and Installed (Acura Integra OEM Lip Kit Installation Instructions)
Hope this inspires some to try and paint your own body lip kit!
Regards,
Michael Kralj
Learn to detail your car in my other blog!
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Car Body Work Partners
Partners:
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Toronto Classifieds for the Greater Toronto Area. Post items for sale and items you are looking for. We offer free classified ads in toronto, hamilton, niagara falls and all surrounding areas.
Buy A Car - learn about buying a new or used car, including what you should look out for and getting the best deal.
Bidet - learn to use a bidet, its health benefits and how to install a bidet in your home.
Sump pump - learn to install a sump pump, repair a sump pump and find the right sump pump for your needs.
Liposuction - learn about liposuction, where to get it, and the benefits and alternatives to liposuction.
Diabetes Diet Advice- learn about Diabetes from a Diabetic of over 10 years!
Here you will find a list of Supporting Sites, who have been kind enough to link back to our web site or are affiliated with our Site.
Hamilton Ontario Web Design - Provides website design, programming, graphic design and web solutions for businesses in Ontario (Hamilton, Burlington, Mississauga, Toronto areas)
Lowcost Web Hosting, Domain Names for Less .com, .net, .info domain registrations for $7.95 US / year. Web site Hosting for less than $60 per year!
Toronto Classifieds for the Greater Toronto Area. Post items for sale and items you are looking for. We offer free classified ads in toronto, hamilton, niagara falls and all surrounding areas.
Buy A Car - learn about buying a new or used car, including what you should look out for and getting the best deal.
Bidet - learn to use a bidet, its health benefits and how to install a bidet in your home.
Sump pump - learn to install a sump pump, repair a sump pump and find the right sump pump for your needs.
Liposuction - learn about liposuction, where to get it, and the benefits and alternatives to liposuction.
Diabetes Diet Advice- learn about Diabetes from a Diabetic of over 10 years!
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
GUMBALL RAlly 2002 Video
GUMBALL RAlly 2002
this is sick if i was rich i would do the same but they have a good heart to help the victims of 911 by doing this check out the whole movie mischief 3000
this is sick if i was rich i would do the same but they have a good heart to help the victims of 911 by doing this check out the whole movie mischief 3000
GUMBALL RAlly 2002 Video
GUMBALL RAlly 2002
this is sick if i was rich i would do the same but they have a good heart to help the victims of 911 by doing this check out the whole movie mischief 3000
this is sick if i was rich i would do the same but they have a good heart to help the victims of 911 by doing this check out the whole movie mischief 3000
Gumball Mc Laren SLR Brake Failure Video
That's a video taken in Rome during the Gumball3000 2005 edition...
Gumball Mc Laren SLR Brake Failure Video
That's a video taken in Rome during the Gumball3000 2005 edition...
Gumball 2005 A&P gt3000
Footage from the 2005 gumball THX to ant and pete and gt3000 for their videos.
Gumball 2005 A&P gt3000
Footage from the 2005 gumball THX to ant and pete and gt3000 for their videos.
Instructions to Install Body Kit
Many people seek instructions or a guide to installing a body kit or body lip kit.
Here are the instructions I used to install my OEM Acura Integra Lip Kit.
Integra OEM Kit Install
Have any questions about the install? I would be glad to let you know the steps I took when I installed this kit.
Just leave a comment here and you will get your response.
Regards,
Michael Kralj
Are you a car body work guy with Diabetes? Learn about a Diabetic Diet in my other blog.
Here are the instructions I used to install my OEM Acura Integra Lip Kit.
Integra OEM Kit Install
Have any questions about the install? I would be glad to let you know the steps I took when I installed this kit.
Just leave a comment here and you will get your response.
Regards,
Michael Kralj
Are you a car body work guy with Diabetes? Learn about a Diabetic Diet in my other blog.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Thursday, June 15, 2006
crazy monk
i'm working on this character but I haven’t finished it yet...what do you think about it ?
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Body Lip Kit Painted and Installed
Body Lip Kit Painted and Installed
With the assistance of my father, I finally installed my OEM Lip Kit onto my car. The kit went on pretty easily, just took a little bit of time to complete. Here's the pics of the final results.
The day I installed it, without the car being washed:
Rear shot of the car with the kit:
I got to cleaning the car a few days later and look at her shine. The paint matches really well and looks great. Most people can't even tell I painted it myself, and said it looks like a great DIY job for a rattle can spraying.
Here are the pics:
This picture shows how truly great the paint match is for this DIY paint job.
I hope I have inspired some people to try such projects on themselves. With a little bit of time and patience, it will work out.
Regards,
Michael Kralj
Learn to Buy a Used Car in the Car Buyer Guide Blog.
With the assistance of my father, I finally installed my OEM Lip Kit onto my car. The kit went on pretty easily, just took a little bit of time to complete. Here's the pics of the final results.
The day I installed it, without the car being washed:
Rear shot of the car with the kit:
I got to cleaning the car a few days later and look at her shine. The paint matches really well and looks great. Most people can't even tell I painted it myself, and said it looks like a great DIY job for a rattle can spraying.
Here are the pics:
This picture shows how truly great the paint match is for this DIY paint job.
I hope I have inspired some people to try such projects on themselves. With a little bit of time and patience, it will work out.
Regards,
Michael Kralj
Learn to Buy a Used Car in the Car Buyer Guide Blog.
Friday, June 9, 2006
2006 Bentley Continental GT Diamond Series A
(from Bentley Press Release) This year, Bentley Motors celebrates 60 years of hand-assembled car production at its historic factory in Crewe. To commemorate Crewe’s Diamond Jubilee, Bentley is announcing a limited series of the Continental GT coupé, the most successful car in the company’s illustrious history.
“Bentleys have been renowned for their sporting performance and craftsmanship since the very start of the company, way back in 1919,” says Bentley Chairman and Chief Executive, Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen. “Since the move to Crewe in 1946, Bentley has created a long line of sporting models with an unrivalled standard of craftsmanship that reflects the unique skills of the Bentley workforce.”
The Continental GT Diamond Series, based on the 2007 model year Mulliner Driving Specification, features an exclusive package of enhancements that, in keeping with the Bentley tradition, combines sporting performance with cosseting luxury. Many of these features are unique to this very special model including carbon ceramic brakes, a production-first for Bentley, and new 20-inch, 14-spoke alloy wheels.
“The Continental GT coupé remains true to the Bentley traditions of performance, luxury and craftsmanship while showcasing the modernity of today’s Bentley model range. It has been a magnificent success since its launch in 2003,” says Dr Paefgen. “The GT Diamond Series is a fitting tribute to the skills of the Bentley workforce and reinforces Bentley’s growing reputation for advanced technology.”
Production of the Continental GT Diamond Series is restricted to 400 cars for worldwide distribution and shares the limelight with the Arnage Diamond Series to form a double celebration of the 60th anniversary of Bentley production at Crewe. (See separate press release for details of the Arnage Diamond Series.)
2006 Bentley Continental GT Diamond Series A
(from Bentley Press Release) This year, Bentley Motors celebrates 60 years of hand-assembled car production at its historic factory in Crewe. To commemorate Crewe’s Diamond Jubilee, Bentley is announcing a limited series of the Continental GT coupé, the most successful car in the company’s illustrious history.
“Bentleys have been renowned for their sporting performance and craftsmanship since the very start of the company, way back in 1919,” says Bentley Chairman and Chief Executive, Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen. “Since the move to Crewe in 1946, Bentley has created a long line of sporting models with an unrivalled standard of craftsmanship that reflects the unique skills of the Bentley workforce.”
The Continental GT Diamond Series, based on the 2007 model year Mulliner Driving Specification, features an exclusive package of enhancements that, in keeping with the Bentley tradition, combines sporting performance with cosseting luxury. Many of these features are unique to this very special model including carbon ceramic brakes, a production-first for Bentley, and new 20-inch, 14-spoke alloy wheels.
“The Continental GT coupé remains true to the Bentley traditions of performance, luxury and craftsmanship while showcasing the modernity of today’s Bentley model range. It has been a magnificent success since its launch in 2003,” says Dr Paefgen. “The GT Diamond Series is a fitting tribute to the skills of the Bentley workforce and reinforces Bentley’s growing reputation for advanced technology.”
Production of the Continental GT Diamond Series is restricted to 400 cars for worldwide distribution and shares the limelight with the Arnage Diamond Series to form a double celebration of the 60th anniversary of Bentley production at Crewe. (See separate press release for details of the Arnage Diamond Series.)
2006 Bentley Continental GT Diamond Series A
(from Bentley Press Release) This year, Bentley Motors celebrates 60 years of hand-assembled car production at its historic factory in Crewe. To commemorate Crewe’s Diamond Jubilee, Bentley is announcing a limited series of the Continental GT coupé, the most successful car in the company’s illustrious history.
“Bentleys have been renowned for their sporting performance and craftsmanship since the very start of the company, way back in 1919,” says Bentley Chairman and Chief Executive, Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen. “Since the move to Crewe in 1946, Bentley has created a long line of sporting models with an unrivalled standard of craftsmanship that reflects the unique skills of the Bentley workforce.”
The Continental GT Diamond Series, based on the 2007 model year Mulliner Driving Specification, features an exclusive package of enhancements that, in keeping with the Bentley tradition, combines sporting performance with cosseting luxury. Many of these features are unique to this very special model including carbon ceramic brakes, a production-first for Bentley, and new 20-inch, 14-spoke alloy wheels.
“The Continental GT coupé remains true to the Bentley traditions of performance, luxury and craftsmanship while showcasing the modernity of today’s Bentley model range. It has been a magnificent success since its launch in 2003,” says Dr Paefgen. “The GT Diamond Series is a fitting tribute to the skills of the Bentley workforce and reinforces Bentley’s growing reputation for advanced technology.”
Production of the Continental GT Diamond Series is restricted to 400 cars for worldwide distribution and shares the limelight with the Arnage Diamond Series to form a double celebration of the 60th anniversary of Bentley production at Crewe. (See separate press release for details of the Arnage Diamond Series.)
2006 Bentley Continental GT Diamond Series A
(from Bentley Press Release) This year, Bentley Motors celebrates 60 years of hand-assembled car production at its historic factory in Crewe. To commemorate Crewe’s Diamond Jubilee, Bentley is announcing a limited series of the Continental GT coupé, the most successful car in the company’s illustrious history.
“Bentleys have been renowned for their sporting performance and craftsmanship since the very start of the company, way back in 1919,” says Bentley Chairman and Chief Executive, Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen. “Since the move to Crewe in 1946, Bentley has created a long line of sporting models with an unrivalled standard of craftsmanship that reflects the unique skills of the Bentley workforce.”
The Continental GT Diamond Series, based on the 2007 model year Mulliner Driving Specification, features an exclusive package of enhancements that, in keeping with the Bentley tradition, combines sporting performance with cosseting luxury. Many of these features are unique to this very special model including carbon ceramic brakes, a production-first for Bentley, and new 20-inch, 14-spoke alloy wheels.
“The Continental GT coupé remains true to the Bentley traditions of performance, luxury and craftsmanship while showcasing the modernity of today’s Bentley model range. It has been a magnificent success since its launch in 2003,” says Dr Paefgen. “The GT Diamond Series is a fitting tribute to the skills of the Bentley workforce and reinforces Bentley’s growing reputation for advanced technology.”
Production of the Continental GT Diamond Series is restricted to 400 cars for worldwide distribution and shares the limelight with the Arnage Diamond Series to form a double celebration of the 60th anniversary of Bentley production at Crewe. (See separate press release for details of the Arnage Diamond Series.)
Thursday, June 8, 2006
Lip Kit Pictures after Rubbing Compound
Lip Kit Pictures: After Rubbing Compound
As promised, here are those pictures of my one rear valence after being treated with the Rubbing Compound and Swirl Remover I had mentioned in my earlier post.
The Rear Valence on the left is not compounded, while the Valence on the right is compounded and the swirl remover was put on afterwards. The results are quite amazing!
Different shot of the Treated and Untreated Valence:
Close up of the Untreated Rear Valence:
Close up of the Treated Rear Valence:
An amazing difference. Wow!
Leave any comments of what you think.
Regards,
Michael Kralj
As promised, here are those pictures of my one rear valence after being treated with the Rubbing Compound and Swirl Remover I had mentioned in my earlier post.
The Rear Valence on the left is not compounded, while the Valence on the right is compounded and the swirl remover was put on afterwards. The results are quite amazing!
Different shot of the Treated and Untreated Valence:
Close up of the Untreated Rear Valence:
Close up of the Treated Rear Valence:
An amazing difference. Wow!
Leave any comments of what you think.
Regards,
Michael Kralj
Wednesday, June 7, 2006
Using Rubbing Compound and Swirl Remover
Using Rubbing Compound and Swirl Remover
Rubbing compound is like a fine sandpaper, but comes in a liquidy paste form. The one I used was Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound, and it looks like this:
You rub the Rubbing Compound over the surface. I used a back and forth motion on it and you need to put some muscle into it to level the surface out nicely. You will notice the surface looks dull but you should be able to feel its more level and not gritty.
Once you think the surface is level, then I used 3M Swirl Remover. With this, I did it by hand and went in a back and forth motion really quickly. I didn't put too much pressure on it, but just enough and rubbed quickly. I rubbed back and forth about 30 times or so generating some heat on the cloth I was using.
You basically continue until the Swirl Remover liquid was hard to see, then wiped off the surface. I repeated the swirl remover 3 times per location. This made the surface really shine up. I will post up some pictures shortly of the before and after. You will be amazed as I was.
You can do the Swirl Remover by machine as well, but I won't give advice on that since i've never done it. With a machine, if you do it to long you can burn through the clear coat. By hand is safer, but takes longer as well.
Regards,
Michael Kralj
Get the information about Used Car Buying in Ontario in my other blog.
Rubbing compound is like a fine sandpaper, but comes in a liquidy paste form. The one I used was Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound, and it looks like this:
You rub the Rubbing Compound over the surface. I used a back and forth motion on it and you need to put some muscle into it to level the surface out nicely. You will notice the surface looks dull but you should be able to feel its more level and not gritty.
Once you think the surface is level, then I used 3M Swirl Remover. With this, I did it by hand and went in a back and forth motion really quickly. I didn't put too much pressure on it, but just enough and rubbed quickly. I rubbed back and forth about 30 times or so generating some heat on the cloth I was using.
You basically continue until the Swirl Remover liquid was hard to see, then wiped off the surface. I repeated the swirl remover 3 times per location. This made the surface really shine up. I will post up some pictures shortly of the before and after. You will be amazed as I was.
You can do the Swirl Remover by machine as well, but I won't give advice on that since i've never done it. With a machine, if you do it to long you can burn through the clear coat. By hand is safer, but takes longer as well.
Regards,
Michael Kralj
Get the information about Used Car Buying in Ontario in my other blog.
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Maserati Opens a North American Driving School
Like Ferrari and Land Rover, Maserati is opening a driving school. For those who wants to drive a Maserati around a world-class racetrack has the chance through The Master Maserati North America Driving School which will be open to Maserati owners or anyone.
The Maserati driving school will begin next month and will offer one-and two-day programs and will offer the GranSport, Quattroporte and Coupe. Of course each course is limited to 18 participants per session. One-day courses will cost $1,800 and two-day courses at $3,400. For those who prefer two-day courses will also include a dinner and stay at the Chateau Elan Inn and Resort.
Maserati Opens a North American Driving School
Like Ferrari and Land Rover, Maserati is opening a driving school. For those who wants to drive a Maserati around a world-class racetrack has the chance through The Master Maserati North America Driving School which will be open to Maserati owners or anyone.
The Maserati driving school will begin next month and will offer one-and two-day programs and will offer the GranSport, Quattroporte and Coupe. Of course each course is limited to 18 participants per session. One-day courses will cost $1,800 and two-day courses at $3,400. For those who prefer two-day courses will also include a dinner and stay at the Chateau Elan Inn and Resort.
James Bond' Aston Martin DBS Unveiled
the next 007 film, “Casino Royale” which is due to be release in November, 2006. According to Aston Martin Design Director, Marek Reichman, the car, which has a future design, is between the elegant DB9 road car and the powerful DBR9 race car and is instantly recognisable as an Aston Martin. With no details about the new DBS, the car in the movie will obviously be equipped with secret weapons and the usual Bond gadgets. According to some news, beside “the old” Aston Martin - James Bond ( Daniel Craig ) will also drive a £22,000 Mondeo.
The DBS continues our proud and lengthy association with James Bond. The DBS is not of the understated elegance of a DB9, nor the youthful agility of the V8 Vantage. It is explosive power in a black tie and has its own unique character which will equal that of James Bond.
- Aston Martin Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez added -
James Bond' Aston Martin DBS Unveiled
the next 007 film, “Casino Royale” which is due to be release in November, 2006. According to Aston Martin Design Director, Marek Reichman, the car, which has a future design, is between the elegant DB9 road car and the powerful DBR9 race car and is instantly recognisable as an Aston Martin. With no details about the new DBS, the car in the movie will obviously be equipped with secret weapons and the usual Bond gadgets. According to some news, beside “the old” Aston Martin - James Bond ( Daniel Craig ) will also drive a £22,000 Mondeo.
The DBS continues our proud and lengthy association with James Bond. The DBS is not of the understated elegance of a DB9, nor the youthful agility of the V8 Vantage. It is explosive power in a black tie and has its own unique character which will equal that of James Bond.
- Aston Martin Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez added -
New Audi TT Coupe Unveiled in Berlin
The new TT Coupe was unveiled during a Audi AG ceremony in Berlin. The CEO of Audi AG, together with German football stars, unveiled a supersized TT sculpture, 10 meters long and weighing 10 tonnes being in an outdoor sculpture display called "The Walk of Ideas." Of course there were also two real-life TT Coupes which were drove into the display area through the Brandenburg Gate. Audi TT Coupe was chosen to celebrate Germany as the birthplace of the automobile.
New Audi TT Coupe - Technical Info Highlights
over 5 inches longer and 3 inches wider than the last TT
powered spoiler deploys at about 75 mph
2 2 coupe is the only model for now, a roadster will follow later
choice of two drivetrains: FWD with a 2-liter, 200 hp, direct-injection turbo four-cylinder or Quattro AWD with a 3.2-liter naturally-aspirated V6 making 250 hp
standard 6-speed manual, optional S-tronic dual-clutch 6-speed
best performance configuration: 3.2-liter Quattro with S-tronic transmission - 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.7 seconds (0.2 sec. quicker than the standard transmission V6)
New Audi TT Coupe Unveiled in Berlin
The new TT Coupe was unveiled during a Audi AG ceremony in Berlin. The CEO of Audi AG, together with German football stars, unveiled a supersized TT sculpture, 10 meters long and weighing 10 tonnes being in an outdoor sculpture display called "The Walk of Ideas." Of course there were also two real-life TT Coupes which were drove into the display area through the Brandenburg Gate. Audi TT Coupe was chosen to celebrate Germany as the birthplace of the automobile.
New Audi TT Coupe - Technical Info Highlights
over 5 inches longer and 3 inches wider than the last TT
powered spoiler deploys at about 75 mph
2 2 coupe is the only model for now, a roadster will follow later
choice of two drivetrains: FWD with a 2-liter, 200 hp, direct-injection turbo four-cylinder or Quattro AWD with a 3.2-liter naturally-aspirated V6 making 250 hp
standard 6-speed manual, optional S-tronic dual-clutch 6-speed
best performance configuration: 3.2-liter Quattro with S-tronic transmission - 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.7 seconds (0.2 sec. quicker than the standard transmission V6)
Thursday, June 1, 2006
OEM Lip Kit Painted
OEM Lip Kit Painted
Here is the update where my Lip Kit has finally been painted my Clover Green Pearl. As with all painting, hold the spray can about 6-12 inches from the parts and do not lay too thick coats. The thinner coats are better as it avoids drips, but put enough to cover all areas adequately and evenly.
Here is a picture of the rear valence with 2 coats of green applied:
A closer shot of rear valence painted:
When applying the clear coat, ensure to give about 20 minutes of drying time on the base coat. The time to wait also depends on the paint, and on my spray can it recommended 20 minutes. Follow directions on your can.
Here are the rear valences drying with clear coat on it:
Closer shot of rear valences clear coated:
The OEM Front Lip with clear drying on it and the side skirts with only basecoat applied:
Front lip clear coated:
Another shot of the front lip:
Picture of the sides with clear coat on it:
Here I was anxious to see how well the paint matched, so I put it on the car quickly to see. Color match looks good:
Another view of the lip on my car:
Side shot with some light hitting it:
And yet another pic of the front lip:
Here is a picture of all the parts painted a fresh coat of green:
Picture of me holding the side skirt in place to see the color match:
Rear valences held in place to see the color match:
Once this was done, I had let my Lip Kit pieces dry for about a week and a half. Some recommend more, while others say less. This is to let the paint cure and harden. At this stage, once it hardens I took out the rubbing compound and swirl remover to make it shine. Stay tuned to see how I did this in posts to come.
Regards,
Michael Kralj
Buy a Car in Ontario and then buy some car detailing products.
Here is the update where my Lip Kit has finally been painted my Clover Green Pearl. As with all painting, hold the spray can about 6-12 inches from the parts and do not lay too thick coats. The thinner coats are better as it avoids drips, but put enough to cover all areas adequately and evenly.
Here is a picture of the rear valence with 2 coats of green applied:
A closer shot of rear valence painted:
When applying the clear coat, ensure to give about 20 minutes of drying time on the base coat. The time to wait also depends on the paint, and on my spray can it recommended 20 minutes. Follow directions on your can.
Here are the rear valences drying with clear coat on it:
Closer shot of rear valences clear coated:
The OEM Front Lip with clear drying on it and the side skirts with only basecoat applied:
Front lip clear coated:
Another shot of the front lip:
Picture of the sides with clear coat on it:
Here I was anxious to see how well the paint matched, so I put it on the car quickly to see. Color match looks good:
Another view of the lip on my car:
Side shot with some light hitting it:
And yet another pic of the front lip:
Here is a picture of all the parts painted a fresh coat of green:
Picture of me holding the side skirt in place to see the color match:
Rear valences held in place to see the color match:
Once this was done, I had let my Lip Kit pieces dry for about a week and a half. Some recommend more, while others say less. This is to let the paint cure and harden. At this stage, once it hardens I took out the rubbing compound and swirl remover to make it shine. Stay tuned to see how I did this in posts to come.
Regards,
Michael Kralj
Buy a Car in Ontario and then buy some car detailing products.
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