Primer Is A Color

[smokinAMD]

Mmm....paint fumes.

I got tired of my gloss black GAGT mirrors, so I figured it was time to correct that with the nice 70 degree weather.

Got a few coats of primer on them now. Looking pretty damn good.

[smokinAMD]

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[smokinAMD]

Primer tastes funny.

[2000NavyAleroGLS]

They look nice and smooth now.

[bdyman]

i take it you are using a rattle can???
make it easier take a box poke 3 holes and bolt the mirror to the box
no need to lay it back down
let that dry scuff the rattle can primer down with a red scuff pad
then go ahead and base rattle can and the rattle can clear
between those steps use dx 330 and a tack rag to remove dust

[Sundayalero]

Originally posted by bdyman@Nov 17 2004, 03:24 PM
i take it you are using a rattle can???
make it easier take a box poke 3 holes and bolt the mirror to the box
no need to lay it back down
let that dry scuff the rattle can primer down with a red scuff pad
then go ahead and base rattle can and the rattle can clear
between those steps use dx 330 and a tack rag to remove dust
:thumbsup: I need to write this down!

[Vtolds]

Looks good. Why didn't you pop the mirrors out? they just pop right out of place with a little tug and go back in place with a little push.

[smokinAMD]

Score....matches perfectly to the new paint. Once I clear coat them, they will look awesome.

I'm comparing it to my old mirrors, just cause thats the only thing I had available.

[smokinAMD]

Yep.

[smokinAMD]

Uh huh.

[smokinAMD]

Color comparison.

Still need a few more coats of basecoat. And then some clearin.

[johny_boy32]

looks very good...nicely done

[kwhauck]

not too shabby.....

[|Rev|]

nice, good luck with the clear coat!

[bdyman]

this is what my professional eyes see
and don`t bs me about it not being covered either
:thumbsup:

[Cyber Knight]

The factory one looks more grey-ish blue, and yep, more metallic, but I don't think it will be very noticeable once installed. It'll obviously be a closer match than black was.

[bdyman]

oh no not that noticable huh???
so what does the mirror bolt to a different part of the door that i was unaware of???
when you get a clue then c`mon talk your smack boy
but until then shut your pie hole

[smokinAMD]

Chris, did your professional eyes notice the primer that was showing thru too? That was just with one VERY light coat of blue.

[b-spot]

Originally posted by bdyman@Nov 18 2004, 04:08 PM
oh no not that noticable huh???
so what does the mirror bolt to a different part of the door that i was unaware of???
when you get a clue then c`mon talk your smack boy
but until then shut your pie hole
Holy f*ck man.. get a grip. He wasn't startin sh*t.

[Vtolds]

I think bdyman needs to get a grip, those mirrors will look 100% stock color with a couple more coats of paint and a couple coats of clear on them the reason why they dont look as metallic is becuase there is no clear on it.

[kwhauck]

i can see where this is going........

[b-spot]

Originally posted by VTOLDS@Nov 18 2004, 07:36 PM
I think bdyman needs to get a grip, those mirrors will look 100% stock color with a couple more coats of paint and a couple coats of clear on them the reason why they dont look as metallic is becuase there is no clear on it.
Now I wouldn't go saying that... I'm just saying no reason to tell cyber to stop spouting off or whatever when he didn't say anything confrontational at all.

[Vtolds]

Niether did I, I was just pointing out how it is not how he thinks it is, the truth isnt always nice but it is better than not telling the truth.

[AnderbrA]

lol....at this thread....

anyhoo.....it does need to be a little more metallic...clear wont do anything for that....seems that its quite close other than that.

[Vtolds]

The paint looks flat till it has clear, Clear coating it will make it look alot better and will let the metallic stick out.

[smokinAMD]

I'm finishing the paint when it stops raining outside. It was too cold and humid to do painting today. Didn't even bother cause I know it wouldn't stick.

[|Rev|]

Originally posted by b-spot+Nov 19 2004, 12:45 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (b-spot @ Nov 19 2004, 12:45 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-bdyman@Nov 18 2004, 04:08 PM
oh no not that noticable huh???
so what does the mirror bolt to a different part of the door that i was unaware of???
when you get a clue then c`mon talk your smack boy
but until then shut your pie hole
Holy f*ck man.. get a grip. He wasn't startin sh*t. [/b][/quote]
yeah man, he wasn't talking smack, just giving his honest oppinion. Simmer down.

I can hear it now
" Ive got the trained eye, he doesn't know what hes talking about"
It doesn't matter, he can still give his honest oppinion.
Werent you the one who argued with me about giving an honest oppinion???

[Molson]

Looks good Smokin, I'm sure it will look great. Just may not win any best of universe Mirrors super-uber galactic prize. ;)

[smokinAMD]

Originally posted by Molson@Nov 18 2004, 08:47 PM
Looks good Smokin, I'm sure it will look great. Just may not win any best of universe Mirrors super-uber galactic prize. ;)
Yeah, which I could care less about. At least they aren't black.

[Vtolds]

are you gonna remake your Signature so the new color mirrors are on it?

[bdyman]

ya trained eye
and yes i saw it but i can still see the color is off no big f***in deal no one needs to stomp down on the bad guy
i was giving my professional opinion
but i guess that don`t matter because i am a asshole lol

[-Alero-]

Originally posted by bdyman@Nov 19 2004, 12:00 AM
ya trained eye
and yes i saw it but i can still see the color is off no big f***in deal no one needs to stomp down on the bad guy
i was giving my professional opinion
but i guess that don`t matter because i am a asshole lol
well he obviously wasnt done <_< did you notice that?

[1WhiteOSV]

YA, well........YOU ALL SMELL FUNNY! take that B*tches! LOL....j/p...mirrors look awesome man, keep us updated!

[cutelilcntrygrl]

I think it looks alright but what's so wrong with the black mirrors?

And for the last time, can't we all just get along???? :rolleyes:

[smokinAMD]

Black mirrors come on the base models. Ala your GX. Body matched mirrors were standard on the GLS. At least this was the case in '99. I think the GL's got black mirrors in '02 or '03.

Seeing as my original mirrors were body matched, I thought I'd paint my new mirrors.

Once done, the paint is going to match perfectly.

[cutelilcntrygrl]

Can't wait to see em.

[justinusaf]

The mirrors look good, regardless of what some people say. For someone that DOESNT DO PAINT AS THEIR PROFFESIONAL JOB you did really good.

[AnderbrA]

lol

[Vtolds]

Originally posted by bdyman@Nov 19 2004, 09:51 AM
god i was so blind
awesome work!!!!
please paint my car with rattle can
keep up the modding
I think that was more than just a little sarcastic and kinda rude. I painted the whole trunk lid on my old car with cans and I couldnt even tell that I had painted it.

[Vtolds]

What smokinAMD is doing is giving me ideas. Anyone know where I can get a cheap set of GA GT mirrors, manual not power? and what years fit a Alero or specifically a 2000 Alero Sedan?

[cutelilcntrygrl]

Again...............

CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG???? SHEEEESH.... :rolleyes:

[smokinAMD]

Originally posted by VTOLDS@Nov 19 2004, 08:59 AM
What smokinAMD is doing is giving me ideas. Anyone know where I can get a cheap set of GA GT mirrors, manual not power? and what years fit a Alero or specifically a 2000 Alero Sedan?
Opened to reply, not via PM, cause this actually was a good question.

As far as I know, GAGT's DID NOT come with manual mirrors. Power only. Manuals were on the SE's, so you are out of luck.

Of course, my brother has a '97 GAGT, but he has manual mirrors. So I think this was something that took place when they moved over to n-body in '99.

[smokinAMD]

Allright, play nice this time, ok children?

No sense starting another thread for the update to something.

Got 2 coats of clear coat on these things now, and damn, they are looking good.

[smokinAMD]

Smooth as a baby's butt.

[smokinAMD]

Color comparison.

[smokinAMD]

Color comparison again.

Anyways, I'm REALLY satisfied with the way this turned out. It matched the new paint on my car PERFECTLY. The paint on those mirrors is original so its a little bit off.

Heres how its gone so far.

1.) Scuffed the mirrors up with 600 grit sand paper
2.) Shot 2 or 3 coats of primer on
3.) Put 2 layers of base coat on
4.) Sanded with 1000 grit sand paper
5.) Put final layer of base coat on.
6.) 3 - 4 layers of clear coat letting sit for about an hour between each coat.
7.) Let sit overnight
8.) Buff out with rubbing compound
9.) Put back on car

Oh yeah, driving with no mirrors on my car is uhh...interesting.

[Vtolds]

If anyhting the color on the new mirros is alot better probabaly do to the old mirrors had faded a little, but just like I said the clear would bring the metallic out of it and make it shine. Good Job Smokin.

[Youngblood77]

Brent, is it? They look great, and I think they'll look WAY better color matched on your ride than the black, based on your sig. Make sure ya post a pic of them on the car bro. http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/images/smilies/molson.gif

[-Alero-]

well yeah if you look real close, there is like a shade of brightness difference, but nothing i would ever complain over, that is definatly a beautiful job

[smokinAMD]

Originally posted by Youngblood77@Nov 21 2004, 08:52 PM
Brent, is it? They look great, and I think they'll look WAY better color matched on your ride than the black, based on your sig. Make sure ya post a pic of them on the car bro. http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/images/smilies/molson.gif
Yep, thats me.

And I will. Hopefully I'll them back on my car tommorow or tuesday.

[ImSoBored]

looks good, good job

[mdodge]

Sweetness man. Good job. :thumbsup:

Now paint some silver and send them to me... :lol: j/k

[smokinAMD]

Originally posted by mdodgealero@Nov 21 2004, 09:03 PM
Sweetness man. Good job. :thumbsup:

Now paint some silver and send them to me... :lol: j/k
Nah, you are lucky. You can get yours from a junkyard color matched for dirt cheap.

They didn't make Grand Am GT's in my color, SE only. (Unless someone can prove me wrong.) So I didn't have a choice in the matter.

I got the mirrors from a chevy dealership in Arkansas on ebay for $85. Paint supplies set me back about $70.

[mdodge]

Really? About 80 bucks huh. I'm gonna have to check that out. Thanks.

[smokinAMD]

By request of CrazyTaxi...what an Alero looks like with "shaved" mirrors.

[smokinAMD]

fdgs

[smokinAMD]

dfgsdf

[smokinAMD]

Whoopsies, I gave someone a lawn job! :lol:

[smokinAMD]

And thats it.

[smlzalero]

Schweet job on the mirrors!
Can't wait to see em on the car!

[smokinAMD]

Riiiiiight "The color doesn't match."

Looks like it matches to me.....

[smokinAMD]

Yup, definantly matches. Despite those with professional opinions might say. :thumbsup:

[Vtolds]

It matches but the factory paint has faded so its a little lighter.

[smokinAMD]

Originally posted by VTOLDS@Nov 22 2004, 11:51 AM
It matches but the factory paint has faded so its a little lighter.
I'm curious how 2 month old paint has faded allready.

I still haven't buffed the mirrors yet, once I do that, it should be perfect. I think it's allready there, just the mirrors might be a bit shinier then the rest of the car.

[AnderbrA]

looks good. :thumbsup:

[AftermathAlero]

Originally posted by smokinAMD@Nov 22 2004, 05:33 AM
By request of CrazyTaxi...what an Alero looks like with "shaved" mirrors.
theres a couple of aleros with shaved mirrors.. like robbie and sam (dragginbody).. who both don't come here no more.

[koruptid]

i think that matches up pretty damn well...looks good :thumbsup:

[b-spot]

Originally posted by VTOLDS@Nov 22 2004, 11:51 AM
It matches but the factory paint has faded so its a little lighter.
Another moment of insight brought to you by VTolds

[koruptid]

hehehe

[Vtolds]

Originally posted by b-spot+Nov 22 2004, 02:30 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (b-spot @ Nov 22 2004, 02:30 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-VTOLDS@Nov 22 2004, 11:51 AM
It matches but the factory paint has faded so its a little lighter.
Another moment of insight brought to you by VTolds [/b][/quote]
I gave my opinion, which I believe says that I can see a small difference but it is still good, which it is.

[FormulaNERD]

yea, they were just commenting because smokin's new paint job on the entire car is about ~2 months old.... and no fading.