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eurotrashed · 07-13-2008, 08:36 PM

Anyway, I tried my hand at painting and painted my bumper and my wheels (yes my wheels are now colormatched). It didn't come out bad, but I kept having trouble with the base coat lifting. And after trying several different things, I think it was the humidity and I dont have a controlled environment to shoot in. Weather has really sucked here lately for painting. There are a few unnoticeable spots of lift on the wheels and on the bumper, and there is one good spot on the bumper that you can see. But oh well, I cleared it and I will just respray it in the fall, I have paint left over plus its not a show car.

Also got a euro front rubstrip and some Bridgestone Potenzas which are the grippiest tires I have ever had. They are really bulky looking, no stretch here and I dunno how long they will last at 140 treadwear rating.

I have a few other things I want to get, mainly just to touch stuff up. But other than that, the car is done (its basically been done for the past year or so). So no, I am not going to lower it more, I am very happy with how the car sits now, and I know its not following some current vortex trends but oh well, this is my style. Plus the car isn't the most important thing to me right now and I have other things in my life that I like spending money on. =)

Pics aren't that great, but I am using an old 2mp camera, what do you expect (I gotta get off my butt and get a Nikon D50 off ebay). Plus the car is way dirty. I havent washed it since March or so.

DSMTJ · 07-13-2008, 10:20 PM

wow man that car is perfect, i wouldn't even think of doing anything else to it.

what size spacers are you running in the rear? now that mine is sitting low, i need some spacers out back.

eurotrashed · 07-13-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DSMTJ

wow man that car is perfect, i wouldn't even think of doing anything else to it.

what size spacers are you running in the rear? now that mine is sitting low, i need some spacers out back.

I am running 8mm in the front and 15mm out back. My wheels are 17x7.5 et32. Your wheels (assuming they are the stock Monte Carlos) are 17x7 et38, so you want a 20mm out back and 10mm is popular up front but really you could run a 12mm up front

i like rice · 07-13-2008, 10:28 PM

Looks good.

WRX_JB · 07-13-2008, 10:28 PM

Looking good

PhillySVT · 07-13-2008, 10:29 PM

making me miss my 2nd Jetta

SpEcRv9 · 07-13-2008, 10:49 PM

for no washes since march car looks damn clean....

now wash it so its sexy and clean!

eurotrashed · 07-13-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SpEcRv9

for no washes since march car looks damn clean....

now wash it so its sexy and clean!

Silver is an amazing color when it comes to that. Plus the rain water hides the dirt.

Thanks guys

SpEcRv9 · 07-13-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by eurotrashed

Silver is an amazing color when it comes to that. Plus the rain water hides the dirt.

Thanks guys

werd....my car always looks clean!!. silver ftw!

Gorilla Unit 33 · 07-13-2008, 11:02 PM

your car looks good. I like it, but i think running anything larger then a 15mm isnt really safe is it?

Ace · 07-13-2008, 11:51 PM

Why don't you lower the thing soon?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorilla Unit 33

your car looks good. I like it, but i think running anything larger then a 15mm isnt really safe is it?

Just ensure you get longer studs, and that your spacers are hub centric/bore centric...

eurotrashed · 07-13-2008, 11:04 PM

I never heard of spacers ever being unsafe. As long as you put them on properly, you shouldnt have a problem. And buy good spacers too, I have H&Rs which are an Aluminium Magnesium alloy.

Charged SVTF · 07-13-2008, 11:07 PM

nice job with the paint..i am going to do my front bumper and hood someday

naDintheHat · 07-13-2008, 11:23 PM

Looks damn good, wanna paint my roof

Running spacers is pretty safe, in the case of vws you just need to get longer lug bolts. The spacers of that size usually are hub centric on vws anyways.

did you "joey mod" the headlights?

eurotrashed · 07-14-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by naDintheHat

Looks damn good, wanna paint my roof

Running spacers is pretty safe, in the case of vws you just need to get longer lug bolts. The spacers of that size usually are hub centric on vws anyways.

did you "joey mod" the headlights?

The lights are aftermarket ecode headlights

PaleDSM · 07-14-2008, 08:45 AM

For a DIY paint job on the bumper it came out great. Do you have the proper equipment or did you rattle can it?

eurotrashed · 07-14-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PaleDSM

For a DIY paint job on the bumper it came out great. Do you have the proper equipment or did you rattle can it?

Craftsman 30gal aircompressor, harbor freight gun and PPG DBC paints

james_ls · 07-14-2008, 10:51 AM

I like it.

Simple.

Different.

Well done.

coleycole · 07-14-2008, 12:21 PM

Real clean!!! I like

GTI_NY · 07-14-2008, 12:35 PM

looks pretty damn sweet

07-13-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
eurotrashed Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7580 My Ride: MKI, MKVI iTrader: (0)	Finished pics of the car Anyway, I tried my hand at painting and painted my bumper and my wheels (yes my wheels are now colormatched). It didn't come out bad, but I kept having trouble with the base coat lifting. And after trying several different things, I think it was the humidity and I dont have a controlled environment to shoot in. Weather has really sucked here lately for painting. There are a few unnoticeable spots of lift on the wheels and on the bumper, and there is one good spot on the bumper that you can see. But oh well, I cleared it and I will just respray it in the fall, I have paint left over plus its not a show car. Also got a euro front rubstrip and some Bridgestone Potenzas which are the grippiest tires I have ever had. They are really bulky looking, no stretch here and I dunno how long they will last at 140 treadwear rating. I have a few other things I want to get, mainly just to touch stuff up. But other than that, the car is done (its basically been done for the past year or so). So no, I am not going to lower it more, I am very happy with how the car sits now, and I know its not following some current vortex trends but oh well, this is my style. Plus the car isn't the most important thing to me right now and I have other things in my life that I like spending money on. =) Pics aren't that great, but I am using an old 2mp camera, what do you expect (I gotta get off my butt and get a Nikon D50 off ebay). Plus the car is way dirty. I havent washed it since March or so.

07-13-2008, 10:20 PM	#2
DSMTJ Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Aston, PA Member #1442 My Ride: Callaway Sledgehammer iTrader: (0)	wow man that car is perfect, i wouldn't even think of doing anything else to it. what size spacers are you running in the rear? now that mine is sitting low, i need some spacers out back. __________________ Tristian C5 Z06, weekend driver 2003 Jetta GLI VR6/6 Speed, daily beater

07-13-2008, 10:28 PM	#4
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07-13-2008, 10:28 PM	#5
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Gorilla Unit 33 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where do you live? Member #532 My Ride: Fly Mosca II w/pegs LOLZ iTrader: (7)	your car looks good. I like it, but i think running anything larger then a 15mm isnt really safe is it? __________________ find me here: gorillaunit33.wordpress.com

07-13-2008, 11:04 PM	#12
eurotrashed Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7580 My Ride: MKI, MKVI iTrader: (0)	I never heard of spacers ever being unsafe. As long as you put them on properly, you shouldnt have a problem. And buy good spacers too, I have H&Rs which are an Aluminium Magnesium alloy.

07-13-2008, 11:07 PM	#13
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07-13-2008, 11:23 PM	#14
naDintheHat Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Member #2360 My Ride: 94 GTI - Br0ke, 98 GTI - Stock.. iTrader: (0)	Looks damn good, wanna paint my roof Running spacers is pretty safe, in the case of vws you just need to get longer lug bolts. The spacers of that size usually are hub centric on vws anyways. did you "joey mod" the headlights? __________________ I drive a constantly broken, model confused vehicle. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-14-2008, 08:45 AM	#16
PaleDSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dublin, Pa Member #274 iTrader: (1)	For a DIY paint job on the bumper it came out great. Do you have the proper equipment or did you rattle can it? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2000 MR2 Spyder (Yellow) 2013 Hyundai Elantra

07-14-2008, 10:51 AM	#18
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07-14-2008, 12:35 PM	#20
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