Build Thread '83 T-top Coupe - Welding Holes in My Rear
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In for detailed process and materials to dye that plastic crap, it's on the list of things I need to do (factory smoke gray though)
I'm not using any "dye" system, such as SEM. Our paint at work has adhesion promoters for raw plastic that i'll spray on prior to almost a normal refinishing process. I'll show what i do though. Most systems do duplicate what i'll be doing though with their brand products.
This "dont do it" advice is coming from Mr want to be different in every possible way... Mikey, I am confused, what part of your Fairmont is period correct from the factory again? The twister stickers, or the cyclone rear badge?
Black Todd. easy choice for me with the darkness of kona blue.
So, here's the stuff i used to clean and scuff the quarter trim. I started with the USP 90, it's a paste that has grit in it plus soap, I've heard it called blend prep with other systems. It's like soft scrub with no bleach. I used a red scotchbrite with all I'm doing here. The grey ones are there to look pretty, I guess.
So i used a little water, and a dollop of the goo and cleaned the entire part. Then i rinsed it off with a hose. Next i used the aqua prep (a deep cleaner that gets rid of old sht like armor all). Then i rinsed it again.
Here the parts are, dried out and ready for a final wiping with a water based wax and grease remover and also an alcohol based cleaner as well.
See this bit of UV rot? I think i might fix it. Though the yard owner has a panel in another coupe that he has. Why do i have to do things the hard way? IDK.
So i used a little water, and a dollop of the goo and cleaned the entire part. Then i rinsed it off with a hose. Next i used the aqua prep (a deep cleaner that gets rid of old sht like armor all). Then i rinsed it again.
Here the parts are, dried out and ready for a final wiping with a water based wax and grease remover and also an alcohol based cleaner as well.
See this bit of UV rot? I think i might fix it. Though the yard owner has a panel in another coupe that he has. Why do i have to do things the hard way? IDK.
Ok, my interpretation of a GLX sticker for the left front of the hood (like on a GT).
Be critical and tell me what you think, I'm obviously at the stage i can change it, but i'll probably spray the hood on tuesday.
@Noobz347 , tell me what you think, i don't know why i value your opinion here, but.....
Be critical and tell me what you think, I'm obviously at the stage i can change it, but i'll probably spray the hood on tuesday.
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I like it as is. I was going to say attach the top of the G to the top of the L, but I think that would make it look like GIX. Maybe move the G closer to the L since the L and X seem much closer (at the top).
I like it, if you made the X all the same size how do you think it would look? Or even reversed the X 
Or paint it how you see it in your head
Or paint it how you see it in your head
Where did the GLX model fall? Was that between the LX and GT?
L, LX, GLX, GT?
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L, LX, GLX, GT?
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I get your point, see my comment to Nick.
Like what Chuck was saying in a way. i see that the G looks a little far left to the LX. I think you get the chicken dinner Nick, the G needs to be moved closer to the LX.
The X is the same size as the G Chris. I made the left to right stripe of the X the larger because the font from the original GT leans right.I like it, if you made the X all the same size how do you think it would look? Or even reversed the X
I kind of like it too, thanks brother. I think i might move the G a little closer to the LX though.
It was only in '82 and '83. It was like the really cool and comfy LX. Not really even trying to compete with the GT, I believe it was meant to compete with the Chrysler Lebaron at the time, so.....silky smooth hands free transmission!
You're a rotary wing pilot, aren't you?.......
Ok, look at my high tech modification drawing and see what you think.
Or just connect the top of the G to the L?
Alright @madmike1157 , i know you don't like the idea, but what do you think of my GLX transfer?
Or you @mikestang63 ?
Or just connect the top of the G to the L?
Alright @madmike1157 , i know you don't like the idea, but what do you think of my GLX transfer?
Or you @mikestang63 ?
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