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OG VX · 09-10-2014, 06:48 AM

Update: Exterior Work Part 1B- Trim Painting

Hello all, here's some updates to keep the thread rolling along.

Installed Vision SiR-replica corners. Also installed 1157A bulbs inside.

I removed and painted all of the remaining trim pieces. Here's some pics/progress:

Here's the nice OEM-like sheen the Duplicolor Bumper Paint leaves. FAR superior to a Krylon Satin finish for auto parts, IMHO... You can also see in the same pic that the windshield molding trim is faded. This trim will be treated with Forever Black, since I've found it hard to remove these without damaging the clips and/or molding.

The same paint was applied to the antenna delete and accompanying rubber gasket.

Also, pictured above, you can see that I *tried* to polish/save the paint on the roof. Didn't work. Looks like I'll have to spot paint it in the near future...

When removing parts from the paint table, found this. HILARIOUS!

I also cleaned/degreased the fabric panels on the door cards, and left them to dry. Now that these have been drying out in the sun, I will soon remove the fabric so that I can glue them back in place. They were loose and hanging off when I acquired the vehicle.

My next update I'm MOST excited about. I've been wanting to try out the newest headlight lighting conversion craze: CREE LED bulbs. My kit came in on Tuesday from China. I am BLOWN AWAY with the quality. These belong in a museum, not my civic. They are NASA-impressive in construction/materials, and the box/presentation they came in was nicer than the box that held my wife's engagement ring 8 years ago...

Installation was a complete breeze, and the connections are so much better designed/tighter than any Zentec HID kit I've ever bought off of Ebay. Only snag was that I discovered I needed to upgrade my high and low fuses from 10A units to 20A. Once I did that, butter! I'll take a pic of the output soon. I was also able to install the Nokya Hyper Yellow bulbs, and I love the color combo and light output.

Last, but certainly not least, an actual ECO update to the thread.

I've been shooting to get to 500 miles out of a tank asap (to get over 60 mpg). I think I'm on track. Yesterday, I eclipsed 300 miles before the tank needle dropped below half. Now, the needle drops more aggressively once it passes the halfway mark, for whatever reason. But still, I think I'm on track! I'll know by weeks end. :nails biting:

That's all for now. Back with Exterior-Part 2 work soon...

Thanks for eco-tuning in!

09-10-2014, 06:48 AM	#45 (permalink)
OG VX JDM hypeR mileR Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 418 The OG VX - '92 Honda Civic VX Team Honda 90 day: 68.64 mpg (US) Thanks: 475 Thanked 418 Times in 198 Posts	Update: Exterior Work Part 1B- Trim Painting Hello all, here's some updates to keep the thread rolling along. Installed Vision SiR-replica corners. Also installed 1157A bulbs inside. I removed and painted all of the remaining trim pieces. Here's some pics/progress: Here's the nice OEM-like sheen the Duplicolor Bumper Paint leaves. FAR superior to a Krylon Satin finish for auto parts, IMHO... You can also see in the same pic that the windshield molding trim is faded. This trim will be treated with Forever Black, since I've found it hard to remove these without damaging the clips and/or molding. The same paint was applied to the antenna delete and accompanying rubber gasket. Also, pictured above, you can see that I tried to polish/save the paint on the roof. Didn't work. Looks like I'll have to spot paint it in the near future... When removing parts from the paint table, found this. HILARIOUS! I also cleaned/degreased the fabric panels on the door cards, and left them to dry. Now that these have been drying out in the sun, I will soon remove the fabric so that I can glue them back in place. They were loose and hanging off when I acquired the vehicle. My next update I'm MOST excited about. I've been wanting to try out the newest headlight lighting conversion craze: CREE LED bulbs. My kit came in on Tuesday from China. I am BLOWN AWAY with the quality. These belong in a museum, not my civic. They are NASA-impressive in construction/materials, and the box/presentation they came in was nicer than the box that held my wife's engagement ring 8 years ago... Installation was a complete breeze, and the connections are so much better designed/tighter than any Zentec HID kit I've ever bought off of Ebay. Only snag was that I discovered I needed to upgrade my high and low fuses from 10A units to 20A. Once I did that, butter! I'll take a pic of the output soon. I was also able to install the Nokya Hyper Yellow bulbs, and I love the color combo and light output. Last, but certainly not least, an actual ECO update to the thread. I've been shooting to get to 500 miles out of a tank asap (to get over 60 mpg). I think I'm on track. Yesterday, I eclipsed 300 miles before the tank needle dropped below half. Now, the needle drops more aggressively once it passes the halfway mark, for whatever reason. But still, I think I'm on track! I'll know by weeks end. :nails biting: That's all for now. Back with Exterior-Part 2 work soon... Thanks for eco-tuning in! Last edited by OG VX; 09-10-2014 at 09:39 AM..