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12-18-2011, 02:00 PM | #51 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
Hood has now been blocked and smooth as glass:
Driver's side blocked: Passenger's side almost blocked, lower to do:
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Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 | 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 | 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP Last edited by TKat13; 12-18-2011 at 03:00 PM. |
12-18-2011, 02:03 PM | #52 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
Truck Holes filled and blocked:
Body is fully sealed: Hood sealed:
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Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 | 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 | 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP |
12-18-2011, 02:08 PM | #53 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
The basecoat shots below are not in the final coat, Chuck was going to put one more full coat on the entire surface, this was I think the 4th coat. The basecoat for black was pretty transparent and requires a ton of paint. I've learned a ton from Wicked Customs on this project. He has been very open and honest with every step this car has gone through. All shops should be this easy to work with.
Body now has basecoat: Rear bumper in basecoat: Lower ground effects in basecoat:
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Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 | 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 | 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP |
12-18-2011, 02:11 PM | #54 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
Passenger side in basecoat:
The following post will be the clear coat pics...
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Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 | 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 | 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP |
12-18-2011, 02:21 PM | #55 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
Chuck at Wicked Customs called me to tell me he dropped his gun on the roof while he was clearcoating the car... my stomach just dropped, he then laughs and said he was kidding. Whew. Anyway, he then went on to say that he was a bit jealous of this paint job as it very very smooth and now he is thinking about re-doing his own vehicle. haha.
The following are pictures after 3+ clear coat spays. Next week Chuck will wet sand and buff to a shine. (The pre-buff is better than factory by far!!!) To say I am happy would be a huge understatement. These are pictures he sent me from his cell phone. More to come next week when I get a chance to see it in person. Mirrors, these are Cobra mirrors with all surfaces black+clear. Love the look: Front Bumper + Mirrors Rear Bumper:
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Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 | 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 | 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP |
12-18-2011, 02:25 PM | #56 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
Picture quality is poor but look at the reflections.... woohoo...
Passenger side: Driver's side: still amazed that he still has to wet sand and buff... I am still in awe..
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Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 | 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 | 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP |
12-18-2011, 03:58 PM | #57 | |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
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The rest of the car, however, is looking amazing. |
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12-19-2011, 10:25 AM | #58 | |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
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Thanks for the comments, I am getting pretty excited to get the car back.
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Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 | 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 | 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP |
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12-19-2011, 03:17 PM | #59 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
Subscribing for final pics.
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12-21-2011, 01:26 AM | #60 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
Stopped by the shop after work today and Chuck was just finishing up the wet sanding and was about to start on the buffing. Here are a couple of shots of today's progress. He spent many hours on this, better him then me.
Front: Front2: You can see the buffing just beginning at the rear:
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Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 | 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 | 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP |
12-21-2011, 01:38 AM | #61 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
Needed a new radiator so Chuck picked up a 3-core unit for me.
I tried to take some pictures of the buffed section of the car but the iPhone is horrible with black, grainy pictures. I will stop by the shop with a better camera very soon. However, below will give an idea as to the quality of the paint. You might ask why I took a picture of the ceiling of the Wicked Custom's shop, but in reality it is the reflection of the ceiling from the top of the trunk! Business card held ~3 feet away, cell phone picture as well: I will redo this shot with a better camera, in person the text is crystal clear!
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Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 | 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 | 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP |
12-21-2011, 01:46 AM | #62 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
Sample after wet sand, buff and polish. Wax is next.
No gaps around the scoop. Another sample: You can only imagine how excited I am to see the full car complete. Anyone that needs a paint job, I would highly recommend this shop, I just can't find anything to complain about, top notch!!!
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Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 | 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 | 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP Last edited by TKat13; 12-22-2011 at 11:24 AM. Reason: spelling errors |
12-21-2011, 02:07 PM | #63 |
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Awesome work! Jealous!
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12-21-2011, 08:14 PM | #64 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
Today's update after some old school buffing.
Hood: Driver's Door: Roof:
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Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 | 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 | 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP |
12-21-2011, 10:10 PM | #65 |
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Drool....
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12-21-2011, 10:43 PM | #66 |
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Holy crap... im debating on hitting a deer and going to the shop you went to!
Sent from INDIANA - Home of 236,745,944 highway construction barrels... |
12-23-2011, 12:32 PM | #67 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
What shop did you go to in Maryland?
I am getting my car painted next year and I hope I can find a shop like the one you went to. I want the car to look better than stock (the biggest thing I want is practically no orange peel), but I have not been able to find a shop that I feel is going to do the work to my expectations. |
12-27-2011, 01:25 AM | #68 | |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
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I feel your pain in finding a quality shop, it has taken me years to find a good shop that puts the customer first. Too bad you are not in Texas... ship your car.
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Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 | 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 | 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP |
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01-04-2012, 05:51 PM | #69 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
Sorry for the delay, I have been enjoying the Mach and have not taken any finished pictures until today. I was also busy enjoying the holidays and have not been online very much.
Here are some pictures, I've driven the car 100+ miles since so if there is dirty/dust please forgive me. Anyway, I am very happy with absolutely everything from the collision repair to the paint job. Everything was done exactly as I have requested. I stopped by the shop today to chat with Chuck and while I was there I took a few pictures with my phone.
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01-04-2012, 05:53 PM | #70 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
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01-04-2012, 05:55 PM | #71 |
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01-04-2012, 05:56 PM | #72 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
BEAUTIFUL work they did!
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01-04-2012, 05:56 PM | #73 |
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01-04-2012, 05:58 PM | #74 |
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01-04-2012, 05:59 PM | #75 |
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Re: Mach was in a wreck
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