New project for Enzo the Benzo
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New project for Enzo the Benzo
So today I purchased chrome fender flares that flare out an extra inch approximately. Now, you say: ewwwwww wtf is he thinking??!!! Well, I AM thinking 
I will be painting them body color this weekend and then 3M taping them to the car for final results before more permanently attaching them to the fenders. Stay tuned for pics this afternoon....a seemingly ghetto 500E style mod could turn out to be just what the doctor ordered, and all for under $300 CAD! These trim pieces are real metal, not plastic chromed, so finish should be quite durable
This shows how much of a fender extension:
Step 1: Sand with 350 grit sand paper to scuff up the chrome to promote adhesion
Step 2: Wipe all sanded parts down with a tack cloth
Step 3: Prime with black metal primer.
Step 4: Sand primed pieces with 350 grit again
Step 5: Paint with 199 Pearl Black Metallic spray bomb
Step 6: Lightly sand if neccessary and add another coat, let dry for 4 hrs
Step 7: Clear coat application
Step 8: Clean underside of flares and fenders to prep for application of mounting tape
Step 9: Mount fenders
Step 10: Roll hard.
I will be painting them body color this weekend and then 3M taping them to the car for final results before more permanently attaching them to the fenders. Stay tuned for pics this afternoon....a seemingly ghetto 500E style mod could turn out to be just what the doctor ordered, and all for under $300 CAD! These trim pieces are real metal, not plastic chromed, so finish should be quite durableThis shows how much of a fender extension:
Step 1: Sand with 350 grit sand paper to scuff up the chrome to promote adhesion
Step 2: Wipe all sanded parts down with a tack cloth
Step 3: Prime with black metal primer.
Step 4: Sand primed pieces with 350 grit again
Step 5: Paint with 199 Pearl Black Metallic spray bomb
Step 6: Lightly sand if neccessary and add another coat, let dry for 4 hrs
Step 7: Clear coat application
Step 8: Clean underside of flares and fenders to prep for application of mounting tape
Step 9: Mount fenders
Step 10: Roll hard.
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Coool, but I think this idea was posted sometime ago....Acutally i posted that but i have even a better one and it's not fiberglass....chris knows what i'm talking about...
Can't wait to see how it comes out...keep us posted with some pics.
Can't wait to see how it comes out...keep us posted with some pics.
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Yeah, I saw the one you posted, I've been wanting to do this for a couple years, just never got around to it.
mgw, I am doing it initially for aesthetics, if it works and looks good enough, I'll roll the actual fenders like crazy for clearance, slap on wider tires and spacers! Booyah!
Initial pics are up!
mgw, I am doing it initially for aesthetics, if it works and looks good enough, I'll roll the actual fenders like crazy for clearance, slap on wider tires and spacers! Booyah!
Initial pics are up!
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Sounds like a cool project. Do you have pics of the chrome flares? I'm having trouble picturing how they attach.
Keep us updated, and take pics!!
Edit: wtf? You must've just added those pics while I was posting. Lol, disregard this post.
Keep us updated, and take pics!!
Edit: wtf? You must've just added those pics while I was posting. Lol, disregard this post.
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Just thought of a question. is it really this easy to paint over chrome (i.e. scuff-sanding)? I always assumed you had to take it down to bare metal. But I've never painted over chrome before.
And out of curiosity, what's your reasoning behind sanding down the primer? Does that just make the paint adhere more easily? I'm a noob when it comes to body work.
And out of curiosity, what's your reasoning behind sanding down the primer? Does that just make the paint adhere more easily? I'm a noob when it comes to body work.
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It's because the primer, just like the paint, won't always go on perfectly...bodyshops sand between coats too...as far as the chrome, sanding it down has brought it to a rough stainless, it's not high-quality or thick chrome plating like our grille surrounds. Here's a comparison shot between the sanded and unsanded
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i was in the process of doing this to my old Altima way back when... even bought the chrome bits and everything! Sold the car before I had the chance to try the mod though...
good idea, good luck, and i think it will come out sick!
good idea, good luck, and i think it will come out sick!
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Thanks man, but this way, the new ones are for sure clean, straight and flawless...
Update:
Painted, not cleared....drying for the next 4hrs.
Clearcoat to be applied after my dinner date 
Update:
Painted, not cleared....drying for the next 4hrs.
Clearcoat to be applied after my dinner date
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Here they are, cleared, 4 coats, drying...gonna let them sit for 4 hrs before handling. Turned out fantastic, considering this was done by spray bomb in my dirty garage haha
Here you can make out the finish and virtual lack of orange peel, great considering it was a rattle can...
Next step, clean the underside and MOUNT UP!!!!!
Stay Tuned..
Here you can make out the finish and virtual lack of orange peel, great considering it was a rattle can...
Next step, clean the underside and MOUNT UP!!!!!
Stay Tuned..
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Just trying to keep my viewers happy
When I get a new project, it consumes me! I can't wait to mount these!!!!!
T-minus 3.5 hrs
PS I am surprised I haven't had any comments from ChrisDPham!! Hellloooooooo, where ARE you?
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I'm right here!I was going to post yesterday but decided to wait so I can upload you some pictures of what some guys in Japan did with those fender flares. Looks sick!
Looks dope thus far man - Really can't wait to see it on the car in ... 3 hours. haha
By the way - how's the 997 coming along?
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Nice! That's what they should look like....not bad
The 997 is bone stock and will remain as such..I may be giving it back as I am moving to Vancouver to pursue my acting...starving actors driving 997's look bad
The 997 is bone stock and will remain as such..I may be giving it back as I am moving to Vancouver to pursue my acting...starving actors driving 997's look bad
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Vancouver is an awesome city. I live in Seattle, so I make it up there every so often. Anyway, keep us updated. I will be checking this thread tonight, so I will be very dissapointed if I don't see the before/after pics!!!
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That will look really smooth with body color... I am thinking I might do this with the grey color of my bumpers/wheels.. what do you think? I like the look on my dad's allroad, but those flares are a bit bigger...
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