Applying modelling skills to the 1:1 world.....RB26

Hiroboy · #1 08-09-2005, 05:44 PM

This was the engine bay of my R32 GT-R when I purchased it August 2004

The engine covers were removed, de-greased, etch primer, primed, base coat silver, clear coat, translucent red applied and finally 6 coats of clear.
Cut back with 1500 grit, cut out with 3m Compound and polished with Meguiars Deep Crystal System Carnauba Wax.

I also spent 2 full days at the weekend cleaning everything is sight (almost)

If it was not for painting model cars, I would have no idea what to do.

Thanks guys for the painting tips and help over the years.

Zlaja_ · #2 08-09-2005, 05:50 PM

holy

Next thing you should do is buy a A'pexi N1 Catback exhaust system, and it would be complete!

honda_racing101 · #3 08-09-2005, 06:03 PM

Daaaaamn, that engine bay is clean. Too bad they just don't stay clean.

Fusionrr · #4 08-09-2005, 06:13 PM

Wow! What a difference. Nice paint.
Did you paint anything else in the engine bay or just clean?

flyonthewall · #5 08-09-2005, 06:25 PM

LOL Show off!!!

I'd have no idea that was DIY

BTW, I hope you took a baseball bat to that wing while you were at it???

mickbench · #6 08-09-2005, 06:27 PM

That engine bay is cleaner then mine, and my car is nto very old at all.. I mean, this is mine, and then take a look at that skyline..

Hmmm..

Fancy coming round and giving mine engine bay the same treatment... Nice work, VERY nice work..

Jaymes · #7 08-09-2005, 06:55 PM

looks much better! Looks like you did a couple other mods along the way

MPWR · #8 08-09-2005, 07:06 PM

Wow, that cleaned up beautifully! It would never have occured to me that you could do that- or that you did it yourself. Now that I think of it, the engine cover of my M3 could use some attention!

How did you clean up the engine? It looks imaculate, hard to tell it's the same car. Mine needs to be cleaned, but I don't really know how to begin....

ImolaEK · #9 08-09-2005, 07:53 PM

Wow Steve that looks soo nice ! I also applyed my modelling skills to my 1:1, my bike

Since i can't afford and drive a car yet

On this bike i painted the wheels Ultramarine blue metallic

And am painting right now some new handle bars i got for it in Flat black to match the bike.

MidMazar · #10 08-09-2005, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MPWR

Wow, that cleaned up beautifully! It would never have occured to me that you could do that- or that you did it yourself. Now that I think of it, the engine cover of my M3 could use some attention!

How did you clean up the engine? It looks imaculate, hard to tell it's the same car. Mine needs to be cleaned, but I don't really know how to begin....

Yeh i would also like to know how did you clean your engine and what did you use? Also did you use spray cans to paint the covers?

MidMazar · #11 08-09-2005, 08:17 PM

Also did you use high heat paint and primer?

white97ex · #12 08-09-2005, 08:44 PM

to clean the under hood plastics, find some inside out detailer. most professional places use this stuff. it is awesome. VERY nice engine bay steve, It looks as though you have added a lot of shiny peices along the way!!

Hiroboy · #13 08-09-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zlaja_

holy

Next thing you should do is buy a A'pexi N1 Catback exhaust system, and it would be complete!

It has Apexi Down Pipes, Decatted, HKS Silent Hi-Power Cat Back, HKS Fcon, Greddy Boost Contoller and other stuff now. But needs a new heavier duty clutch as it's sliping on Hi Boost.

SupaMan89T · #14 08-09-2005, 09:22 PM

steve is the paint job gonna hold up to the under hood heat? because i plan on repainting my valve covers

D_LaMz · #15 08-09-2005, 11:19 PM

Nice, work steve.
Now you need to get the OS Giken 3.0 liter kit and a 4 inch downpipe!

On a serious note, have you tried the HKS Hi-Power EV-R?

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