<![CDATA[LS1TECH - Paint & Body Work]]> http://www.ls1tech.com/forums en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:04:52 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.ls1tech.com/get/forums//images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[LS1TECH - Paint & Body Work]]> http://www.ls1tech.com/forums <![CDATA[Anybody with a raptor hood and K&N FIPK intake?]]> http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1207772-anybody-raptor-hood-k-n-fipk-intake.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:22:51 GMT Just got a raptor hood for the T/A and i gotta say i think it looks pretty sharp. Anyway i was wondering if anybody out there with a raptor hood has the K&N FIPK intake (57 series Generation II intake). Before i drop any $$$ on one these i'd like to know if i'll have any fitment issues. Anybody ever seen this done? While we're here can anybody tell me if i should expect any fitment issues with an slp air lid? Thanks a bunch. ]]> West Texas Blues http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1207772-anybody-raptor-hood-k-n-fipk-intake.html fiberglass guys come in http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1207767-fiberglass-guys-come.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:42:17 GMT Well i need some input on how to do my next custom body mod since i have yet to play with fiberglass. Up to this point i've molded my RS body kit, smoothed out my rear facia and fixed the rear 1/4 so i'm not to scared to just jump in and try things and i don't give up until it's perfect.

My question-
I'm wanting to cut the two pilars off of my LS1 ss spoiler (aftermarket one piece spoiler) and smooth it out like they were never there. I know i will need to use fiberglass strips to fill in the holes and gain the structure and strenth, and top it off by laying a thin layer of bondo to smoth everything out.

But what i'm wanting to know is what am i looking to get as far as material goes and what is the best way to do this, one pilar at a time or just wack them off and go to town? ]]> 94LTZ http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1207767-fiberglass-guys-come.html Plastic Repair Question http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1207461-plastic-repair-question.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:26:35 GMT I was just wanting to ask what kind of products you guys liked using to fill holes and repair camaro bumpers with. I am currently working on a 99 bright blue metallic camaro and i am removing the body kit and was curious what product you guys really liked to use and have had good experience using... I was just wanting to ask what kind of products you guys liked using to fill holes and repair camaro bumpers with. I am currently working on a 99 bright blue metallic camaro and i am removing the body kit and was curious what product you guys really liked to use and have had good experience using to fill these holes. Let me know what you guys like to use. ]]> MYSTIC-1SC http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1207461-plastic-repair-question.html Sail Panel Replacement Part Numbers here http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1207221-sail-panel-replacement-part-numbers-here.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:37:54 GMT *(1) 10254708 PANEL - RF 12.810 (1) 10240164 APPLIQUE - 12.812 (1) 10240165 APPLIQUE - 12.812 03-08-98-001A INSTALLED NEW PANEL, PAINTED. * This was on the invoice for the repair, 2002 SS. I thought it might be easier for all to search for these part numbers in a separate thread. (1) 10254708 PANEL - RF 12.810
(1) 10240164 APPLIQUE - 12.812
(1) 10240165 APPLIQUE - 12.812

03-08-98-001A
INSTALLED NEW PANEL, PAINTED.

This was on the invoice for the repair, 2002 SS.

I thought it might be easier for all to search for these part numbers in a separate thread. ]]> warpwr http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1207221-sail-panel-replacement-part-numbers-here.html Vfn sunco hood http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1207172-vfn-sunco-hood.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:25 GMT Would anyone have any pictures they r willing to post of a sunco vfn pin on hood.and pics of the the way they mount the front and back zus .im still waiting on my rails for the sides(4weeks).thanks everyone who will post. Would anyone have any pictures they r willing to post of a sunco vfn pin on hood.and pics of the the way they mount the front and back zus .im still waiting on my rails for the sides(4weeks).thanks everyone who will post. ]]> fatboyzcamaro http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1207172-vfn-sunco-hood.html anyone used aftermarket Camaro fenders? http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1207157-anyone-used-aftermarket-camaro-fenders.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:24:03 GMT hi--has anyone bought aftermarket fenders or front nose for their Camaro with any luck having everything fit and line up pretty decent? i see aftermarket front fenders on Ebay for $65.00 each including shipping which is pretty good, but if they fit like a POS then it wouldn't be worth the ass ache and might as well buy used ones and have them stripped. i purchased a '99 NBM SS roller that is in need of a front nose and the front fenders have a small piece broke by each headlight recessed area.......and i have not had any luck trying to find a used pair that are already painted NBM, so i am looking for options......any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!!!!! ]]> dragracer5372 http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1207157-anyone-used-aftermarket-camaro-fenders.html need pics of two tone white camaros http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1206356-need-pics-two-tone-white-camaros.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:12:18 GMT i am wanting to put a spin on what my car looks like...can anyone help me out with a two tone paint job on a white camaro..photoshop or actual car... i am wanting to put a spin on what my car looks like...can anyone help me out with a two tone paint job on a white camaro..photoshop or actual car... ]]> layz http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1206356-need-pics-two-tone-white-camaros.html Wrecked the baby tonight. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1206195-wrecked-baby-tonight.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:34:20 GMT It's too dark to take pics, but I will need to replace the driver's fender, driver's side mirror (p), and buff out some scuff marks down the driver's side from my mirror scraping the car as it flew off. Any body work guys know a rough guesstimate of damages before I get pics up tomorrow? Mainly fender and mirror, trying to decide if it would be better to get my own parts off ebay and take them into the shop with me. ]]> kain01 http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1206195-wrecked-baby-tonight.html Quick Question http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1206170-quick-question.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:28:13 GMT Hey guys. This is probably gonna sound real stupid. But will a plastic inner wheel well on the front passenger side from a 98 camaro fit on my 98 Trans Am? Also does the splash shield fit as well? Thanks in advance for the help. Hey guys. This is probably gonna sound real stupid. But will a plastic inner wheel well on the front passenger side from a 98 camaro fit on my 98 Trans Am? Also does the splash shield fit as well? Thanks in advance for the help. ]]> WhiteWidowTA http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1206170-quick-question.html Hood Clearance for Vortech Aftercooler http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1206066-hood-clearance-vortech-aftercooler.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:16:17 GMT Does anyone know which after market hoods will clear a Vortech aftercooler? There were some clearance issue with my stock hood, and the aftercool, and I've been thinking about getting a different hood. But, before I jump into this project, I was first wondering if anyone has experience any clearance issues. I'm mainly looking at the Raptor style hood from SunCoast, "Superhawk", or maybe the WS9 hood from US Exotics. ]]> Black_Z28 http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1206066-hood-clearance-vortech-aftercooler.html Fiberglass question http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1205178-fiberglass-question.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:24:09 GMT i have an 88 Chevy camaro and it has the fire bird front end on it. Now i wanna go back the original camaro front and i have seen fiberglass replacements are they worth their time since this is a street car not a drag car ? or will i have major cracking i have an 88 Chevy camaro and it has the fire bird front end on it. Now i wanna go back the original camaro front and i have seen fiberglass replacements are they worth their time since this is a street car not a drag car ? or will i have major cracking ]]> Tommyboy85 http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1205178-fiberglass-question.html Bent Engine Compartment Pics http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1204608-bent-engine-compartment-pics.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:13:42 GMT I picked up a front-end wrecked 99 Firebird for a winter project. One fender, the bumper cover, and possibly the hood will need to be replaced. The unknown is the damage to what I call the engine box. The impact was from the left front and you can see by the fender / door seams how the box or... I picked up a front-end wrecked 99 Firebird for a winter project. One fender, the bumper cover, and possibly the hood will need to be replaced. The unknown is the damage to what I call the engine box. The impact was from the left front and you can see by the fender / door seams how the box or inside body is bent to the right. You’ll also notice the offset on the air box and the mounting holes. The engine and drive-train are straight as far as I can tell. Aside from the damage, the car actually drives very well and tracks perfectly straight. Except for seeing the crunched hood, you wouldn’t even know you were driving a wrecked car. I was told by someone who works in a body shop that the engine box area can possibly be straightened on a frame machine. I know a lot about engine work, but I’m new to body work. Has anyone ever seen this part of the front engine compartment straightened before? Thanks for your input.



Left Fender Seam


Right Fender


Right Fender / Nose Separation


Center Nose Bolt


Airbox Offset


Airbox Bolt Offset
]]> RevMetric http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1204608-bent-engine-compartment-pics.html Shaved rear formula fascia http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1204388-shaved-rear-formula-fascia.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:20:54 GMT After looking at my car for hours and contemplating on what to change cosmetically I choose the rear bumper first. I hated the way it looks without a cat-back. Since there will never be a cat-back on my car again, i choose a formula bumper, seeing how it makes the rear look a little higher and... After looking at my car for hours and contemplating on what to change cosmetically I choose the rear bumper first. I hated the way it looks without a cat-back. Since there will never be a cat-back on my car again, i choose a formula bumper, seeing how it makes the rear look a little higher and cleaner. I chose shaved off the "FIREBIRD" in the fascia as well as the groove around the license plate.

Here are a few pictures. Before primer, after, before paint, after clear. I am also shaving the keyhole in the middle tailight devider. Will get pictures up after I wetsand and buff, and put it on the car.
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]]> BlackWS666 http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1204388-shaved-rear-formula-fascia.html what will this cost to fix http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1204364-what-will-cost-fix.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:56:44 GMT i was backing off my trailer about 3 months ago and the ramps slipped out from under the car. the paint pealed off and i just haven't had time to take it to the body shop.
]]> rob scott http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1204364-what-will-cost-fix.html Who tints tail lights here? http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1204352-who-tints-tail-lights-here.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:25:31 GMT I'm looking to have this done to my z28 tail lights. I have absolutely no spare time with work and school and I thought before I'd pay some random guy on craigslist and ship my lights to him, I'd check here first. I'll pay for shipping to you and back to me obviously. I would want all but the reverse lights tinted with a mirror shine. :cool: I have the 97-02 tails. Shoot me a pm and lets talk $$$. ]]> The Big Shuck LS1 http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/1204352-who-tints-tail-lights-here.html