CIGARGUY Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I've been in and around the car scene for as long as I can remember. I've built and off roaded 6 Jeeps, road rallied a fully built MINI Cooper S, and had a handful of other notable rides, but there's something special about this 1999.5 Pathy. I love that I can bash around in it and not worry about the dings, scuffs, and scratches. It's a black SE that's now flat black thanks to a DIY Plastidip job, has an extended Yakima Load Warrior, full front end brush guard, and a slew of other goodies coming its way (lift, tires, stereo system, etc). With a 2.5 year old and a full time job, I don't get as much time as I'd like to spend off road or working on the rig, so I'm just doing a little as time and money allows. I'm looking forward to being a contributing member of the neighborhood and learning from the wealth of knowledge already here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) Welcome! Hopefully you enjoy the site and find helpful info. A lot of members have come and gone, so we like new people who come in that can show us new things! Again, welcome! Oh, and we love pics around here! Edited August 8, 2014 by 5523Pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelthePathos95 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Tell us more about the plastidip job. Thinking of doing that to my black '94 to cover up some faded paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Welcome to the forum ! If you are looking for an economic and scalable solution for a lift or level your truck, come and visit http://4x4design.com/r50-lift-kit.php * we also make custom stickers * http://4x4design.com/Stickers_Decals.html - Just ask for quote ! Cheers. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 sounds like a nice rig. We need pictures!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARGUY Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 I'll get some pics up in the near future. Steve, this is Adam. I just touched base with you on the other site about the spacers. I'll be getting an order in soon FeelThePathos, I'll be happy to tell you about the Plastidip job. I'm very happy with the results. I learned a lot about the process and how to make it come out without streaks, even though I've got quite a few. I'm just happy to not have to worry about chips and scratches (or waxing) anymore. When I have more time I'll do a full tutorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARGUY Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Here's where we started life. Here are a couple of shots showing the Plastidip in process. Only the front bumper and left fender were done at this point. As it sits now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIssanBoston Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Wow that looks beastly! You getting a lift with those nissan rims ? I have the exact same ones. Tell me how it turns out! Welcome by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig1902 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Love the Plastidip job, might have to look into it myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Best thing about plastidip is that it protects the paint from branches and such...might go that route too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARGUY Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Yep. I'll be using the OEM wheels. There's definitely an art to applying the Plastidip and getting it to look right. I love the "industrial" look the flat finish gives it. Edited August 10, 2014 by CIGARGUY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelthePathos95 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Will look forward to the plasti tutorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig1902 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 and just as importantly plastidip will also protect my rust from getting knocked off on trail runs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARGUY Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 ^^^Lol. True statement. There were some areas of this one that were just rust molecules holding hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I am interested in plasti dipping one of my other cars. Judging from your pictures, I am really looking forward to your method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONCEBITN Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 looks good, i have a dip gun for doing sprays, but i mostly do clear sprays to protect my paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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