Jklaz's '05 NBP TL...Updated 2/3/14
Whatsup guys. First car actually.. looked at everything from new si's to is250's.. ended up with a used TL. Interior is worn and black paint shows some scratches, but hey with 75k miles we drove off for $10,800
Day I got it(7/23/12) http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0675.jpg = http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0677.jpg Went out for a wash and took a few shots, thats my dads 5 series http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0684.jpg http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/.../IMAG0686e.jpg I had to redo the side molding on the drivers side door but it started to peel in the carwash.. took all the moldings off and worked forever to get the sticky stuff off the doors. Was gonna post pics but it rained To do list:
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Welcome to AZ. Plenty of potential with it
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Looks Good! Congrats! By Redo, do you mean replace them back on the car? I would leave them off, unless the paint underneath the moldings is different compared to the rest of the car.
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Very nice! Is it a 6MT? The paint looks in much better condition than mine, however mine's getting resprayed as we speak. Also, do you have any cracks in your dash?
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Originally Posted by GeeteeDan
(Post 13925494)
Welcome to AZ. Plenty of potential with it
Originally Posted by Slpr04UA6
(Post 13925522)
Looks Good! Congrats! By Redo, do you mean replace them back on the car? I would leave them off, unless the paint underneath the moldings is different compared to the rest of the car.
Originally Posted by 04WDP6spd
(Post 13925543)
Very nice! Is it a 6MT? The paint looks in much better condition than mine, however mine's getting resprayed as we speak. Also, do you have any cracks in your dash?
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Looks really clean, Welcome to the forum!
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welcome man.
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Nice looking ride-welcome to Acurazine.
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Originally Posted by 06tl4life
(Post 13925638)
Looks really clean, Welcome to the forum!
Originally Posted by arn809
(Post 13925812)
welcome man.
Originally Posted by Steven Bell
(Post 13925847)
Nice looking ride-welcome to Acurazine.
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Congrats! Nice pick up!:thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by ziggyh22
(Post 13926733)
Congrats! Nice pick up!:thumbsup:
Heres an update on the removal of the side moldings. Theres some residue/dust/dirt something I can't really tell what it is but I can't get it off. Ive used goo gone and a lot of elbow grease and still nothing. The first pic shows the water sort of catches on the sticky stuff, and the other two are drier pics of the actual residue on the door http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0693.jpg http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0694.jpg http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0695.jpg |
^ needs a good clean and buff afterwards.
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Looks good.. welcome to AZ!
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use some wax this is good man
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Originally Posted by Noober
(Post 13927061)
^ needs a good clean and buff afterwards.
Originally Posted by ArthurL
(Post 13927091)
Looks good.. welcome to AZ!
Originally Posted by EL PESADO
(Post 13927095)
use some wax this is good man http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Inc-A...4207055&sr=1-1
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Originally Posted by Jklaz
(Post 13926850)
Thanks!
Heres an update on the removal of the side moldings. Theres some residue/dust/dirt something I can't really tell what it is but I can't get it off. Ive used goo gone and a lot of elbow grease and still nothing. The first pic shows the water sort of catches on the sticky stuff, and the other two are drier pics of the actual residue on the door http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0695.jpg Look into buying a Porter Cable; they're quite a good investment. |
Originally Posted by 04WDP6spd
(Post 13927522)
You're probably going to want to find an orbital and buff that out. I'm almost positive waxing won't hide that.
Look into buying a Porter Cable; they're quite a good investment. +1, Best investment for black vehicles. An orbital buffer will take care of that residue. Use a compund, then follow up with a polish and wax/sealant afterwards. But beware, a clean NBP causes severe OCD :tomato: |
Originally Posted by 04WDP6spd
(Post 13927522)
You're probably going to want to find an orbital and buff that out. I'm almost positive waxing won't hide that.
Look into buying a Porter Cable; they're quite a good investment.
Originally Posted by 05_NBP_TL
(Post 13927836)
+1, Best investment for black vehicles. An orbital buffer will take care of that residue. Use a compund, then follow up with a polish and wax/sealant afterwards.
But beware, a clean NBP causes severe OCD :tomato: Update: Attempted a headlight restoration wet sanding with 1000 and 2000 grit.. doesn't look much different than before they weren't too bad to start off with though http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0698.jpg ====== Thought I'd show some pictures of the interior because I plan on getting the front seats restored soon http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0701.jpg http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0702.jpg http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0703.jpg The back seats were reupholstered/replaced by the previous owner http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0704.jpg My mom(im still in hs) touched up the faded paint on the steering wheel emblem.. looks okay better than the clear plastic http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0705.jpg ==== Also this is really annoying me right now. Any way to fix it? Drivers side front wheel http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0706.jpg Passenger side taillight http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0708.jpg Sorry for all the pics. Its been an exciting few days so far. Looking to get the seats reupholstered and tint soon |
Originally Posted by Jklaz
(Post 13927875)
After attempting wax and reading this.. I totally agree haha it did nothing. I'll look into it thanks for the advice!
I'll look into getting one i might have one around somewhere.. i'm so unorganized i don't know if anything can give me OCD haha. But the small scratches and handprints definitely are getting on my nerves! Update: Attempted a headlight restoration wet sanding with 1000 and 2000 grit.. doesn't look much different than before they weren't too bad to start off with though http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0698.jpg ex. They could actually probably use one more pass, but here's mine after wetsanding/buffing: http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...nm/photo12.jpg |
Got one just this weekend as well. Same color...Enjoy man, I know I will!
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ouchhhh That interior really hurts!
Definitely look into getting the front seats reupholstered... IMO I'd rather have higher miles than an interior that worn. I'm guessing the sold it to you based on the mileage. |
http://sarasota.craigslist.org/pts/3162291949.html or u can buy it look better and cheap
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Originally Posted by 04WDP6spd
(Post 13927983)
After wetsanding, hit it up with an orbital, and you will see a day and night difference.
ex. They could actually probably use one more pass, but here's mine after wetsanding/buffing: http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...nm/photo12.jpg
Originally Posted by irishs2k
(Post 13928034)
Got one just this weekend as well. Same color...Enjoy man, I know I will!
Originally Posted by quanaman
(Post 13928379)
ouchhhh That interior really hurts!
Definitely look into getting the front seats reupholstered... IMO I'd rather have higher miles than an interior that worn. I'm guessing the sold it to you based on the mileage.
Originally Posted by EL PESADO
(Post 13928567)
http://sarasota.craigslist.org/pts/3162291949.html or u can buy it look better and cheap
Thanks for all the comments guys! |
An update for toady. Decided to plasti dip the stock rims black just to see how it looks and to get a feel for spray painting in case i want to go permanent. Looks pretty decent in my opinion except the fact that my calipers are rusted as heck...
My trusted Indian friend http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0711.jpg Started around 8pm ish http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0712.jpg It quickly got dark haha working with the only big light i had http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0715.jpg http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0719.jpg I feel like they look gunmetal ish but here they are back on the car.. my calipers make it look horrible but we didn't finish this whole fiasco until around 1230 so painting those has to wait for another day http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0722.jpg |
not feeling the plasti dip rims.... i'd paint them a gloss black if you are not gonna buy new rims. or a gunmetal. and wow what the hell did the prev. owners do to that interior? x2 on the buffing of the headlights. and there is a drill attachment that 3m sells its like a yellow rubber that will get that residue off where the moldings were
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:wave: Welcome and congrats!
Those wheels look like :turd: Keep them stock until you lower the car or get the A-Spec kit. |
Originally Posted by RU_JELLY
(Post 13934148)
not feeling the plasti dip rims.... i'd paint them a gloss black if you are not gonna buy new rims. or a gunmetal. and wow what the hell did the prev. owners do to that interior? x2 on the buffing of the headlights. and there is a drill attachment that 3m sells its like a yellow rubber that will get that residue off where the moldings were
Interior wise.. I think the car was kept 100% outside all its life but other than that I have no idea how it got worn that much
Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
(Post 13934233)
:wave: Welcome and congrats!
Those wheels look like :turd: Keep them stock until you lower the car or get the A-Spec kit. Thanks for the opinions guys! I really wasn't feeling the rims but its good to have other people agree haha |
Nice updates-keep up the good work!
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
(Post 13935727)
Nice updates-keep up the good work!
Update: Took the plasti dip off. It was such a pita i almost called up Fonzie from DipYourCar.com... not really but his videos on youtube are interesting. http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0730.jpg http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0731.jpg Its pretty much off except around the lugs. Leaving for camp tomorrow morning I'll have to get it off when I come back thursday |
That's what I love about plastidip. If you paint your rims and hate it, you can just take it off.
Nice looking car. What's next on the list for mods? |
Originally Posted by Healingduck
(Post 13935918)
That's what I love about plastidip. If you paint your rims and hate it, you can just take it off.
Nice looking car. What's next on the list for mods? |
I would definitely get those seats taken care of first!
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Originally Posted by quanaman
(Post 13948007)
I would definitely get those seats taken care of first!
I cleaned it up today decided to take some shots the fams cars http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0805.jpg my moms '12 tsx.. drives so nice makes me want a new car :whyme: http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMAG0806.jpg |
Agressive 5-series! :toocool:
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Originally Posted by sapanpatel123
(Post 13951514)
Agressive 5-series! :toocool:
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The exterior looks good, now time to focus on the interior.
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Congrats on the purchase! Time to work on that interior!:ugh:
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Quick shoot
Still not enough $ to do anything interior wise. Decided to take a few shots since it drizzled and the rain was looking kinda cool on the wax. Oh and some ducks showed up
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMG_2433.jpg http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMG_2442.jpg http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMG_2444.jpg AFLACK!! http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMG_2446.jpg http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMG_2449.jpg http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMG_2467.jpg http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMG_2470.jpg http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...z/IMG_2473.jpg |
Looks like the ducks need a ride!
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
(Post 13957540)
Looks like the ducks need a ride!
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