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**Snoopy0812** · 04-05-2012, 08:52 PM

pod went to the paint booth today, should be ready for me to pick up Monday afternoon.

**Mira2White** · 04-05-2012, 09:02 PM

I can't wait to see the final install pictures great work as always Snoop Doggy Dogg

**Snoopy0812** · 04-10-2012, 08:26 PM

Well it's painted, waxed and installed. My current wideband but all the pods will be filled with AEM Digital series gauges in the next few weeks.

-pic warning-

BKED · 04-10-2012, 08:52 PM

looks good! What'd you use for paint? Rattle can? I can never get mine that shiny...i kind of suck at painting. what's the secret? I will love you long time.

**Snoopy0812** · 04-10-2012, 09:22 PM

my local paint shop uses PPG automotive paint through an HVLP spray gun. Then after its infrared baked its handed over to me to get pre-waxed with Mothers spray wax and then hand shined with Mothers Pure Carnauba Cleaner wax.

forwheeldrift · 04-11-2012, 03:51 AM

Excellent work!

Perrin · 04-11-2012, 07:55 AM

That's really nice! Good job Snoopy. Lots of lessons learned I bet.

CrownRoyal79 · 04-11-2012, 08:10 AM

Very nice!! That is grade A master tech work!!

inthecity · 04-11-2012, 08:50 AM

It looks completely OEM. Well done. No better feeling than DIY.

Snapple · 04-11-2012, 09:22 AM

i like the glossy finish, looks great man

sd_davis · 04-11-2012, 09:29 AM

INSANE how well it matches! Love it! Great Job Man!

Now for something completely different:
-- What change/cup holder are you using?
-- What peddle set is that?

rpeeljoe · 04-11-2012, 09:37 AM

Good grief! I can’t believe that’s a DIY. Fan-freaking-tas-tic!
You get a big 'ole pat on the back.

Tonyd9448 · 04-11-2012, 11:38 AM

Do you have any problems with the gauge sitting flush on the sides that lead to another gauge? I made a fiberglass sub box a few years ago and had an issue with the sub sittin flush on the side that rose above the ring.....it's kinda hard to explain......

weaselfury · 04-11-2012, 12:30 PM

Looks awesome! cant wait to see it filled up with gauges. Nice Craftmanship Snoop.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sd_davis

-- What peddle set is that?

those look great. another thing to add to my list...

aadam_d · 04-11-2012, 12:44 PM

looks awesome!!!

i cant wait to do something like this .... so as i figure out where to tap into my trans. and run all the lines

pwned88 · 04-11-2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpeeljoe

Good grief! I can’t believe that’s a DIY. Fan-freaking-tas-tic!
You get a big 'ole pat on the back.

I think he needs some solar penguins as well

AMAZING job Snoop! Looks crazy good!

BKED · 04-11-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopy0812

my local paint shop uses PPG automotive paint through an HVLP spray gun. Then after its infrared baked its handed over to me to get pre-waxed with Mothers spray wax and then hand shined with Mothers Pure Carnauba Cleaner wax.

and here I thought I was actually gonna learn something other than "take it to a paintshop noob"

why is teh paintz so hardz?

cmdrbato · 04-11-2012, 04:52 PM

Nice Snoop...
Looks super good!

**Snoopy0812** · 04-11-2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonyd9448

Do you have any problems with the gauge sitting flush on the sides that lead to another gauge? I made a fiberglass sub box a few years ago and had an issue with the sub sittin flush on the side that rose above the ring.....it's kinda hard to explain......

No I don't. I took a LOT of time perfecting the bondo to match two different gauges for a flush look and then doubled over it with a level to ensure it was perfectly seated when the gauges are installed. For the spot between the pods I just kept going back in with 800 grit and my finger tip and taking a few hundredths off at a time and constantly re-checking fitment with the gauges. I used 1/4" walled PVC so worst case senario it would just be made square and I'd primer and paint over the PVC.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sd_davis

INSANE how well it matches! Love it! Great Job Man!

Now for something completely different:
-- What change/cup holder are you using?
-- What peddle set is that?

--It's the official Hyundai ashtray I use it for change though because Hyundai was lame and made storage in this car their second to last priority.
--They are PowerAXEL's pedals. Very easy to install if you know how to use a drill. I love them over my stock ones, much easier to heel-toe and at least to me, they give better feedback.

Thanks for all the compliments! OEM was what I was going for, glad I succeeded.

Tonyd9448 · 04-12-2012, 05:38 AM

Cool man, it looks real good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopy0812

No I don't. I took a LOT of time perfecting the bondo to match two different gauges for a flush look and then doubled over it with a level to ensure it was perfectly seated when the gauges are installed. For the spot between the pods I just kept going back in with 800 grit and my finger tip and taking a few hundredths off at a time and constantly re-checking fitment with the gauges. I used 1/4" walled PVC so worst case senario it would just be made square and I'd primer and paint over the PVC.

--It's the official Hyundai ashtray I use it for change though because Hyundai was lame and made storage in this car their second to last priority.
--They are PowerAXEL's pedals. Very easy to install if you know how to use a drill. I love them over my stock ones, much easier to heel-toe and at least to me, they give better feedback.

Thanks for all the compliments! OEM was what I was going for, glad I succeeded.

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