Restoration Islander's First Generation Honda Civic

bob78cvcc · Post by **bob78cvcc** » November 20th, 2011, 8:29 am

It's looking great. All of your goodies will show really well against the black color. It's really gonna pop.

islander · Post by **islander** » November 20th, 2011, 11:52 am

joshuao wrote:That looks super shiny. Must feel wonderful bolting together all your nicely restored bits

It is VERY shiny, I think that is why I was having a hard time with the photos, all the artificial light just reflects rite off it. I'm gonna try to get some shots with the garage door open today to see what happens. It is very nice and exciting to be putting all finished bits and pieces Ive been storing finally on the car. The funny thing is tho, alot of the attention to detail that was spent on allot of the different components like the steering rack, gas tank, suspension is all kinda un-noticeable, Unless you are under the car :garage

Layspeed · Post by **Layspeed** » November 20th, 2011, 1:23 pm

Even if they're not able to be seen, you'll know they're clean! And making them nice should help them last longer against the elements.

TREVORM · Post by **TREVORM** » November 20th, 2011, 1:27 pm

looking good!
did you use the ARP studs in the back?

Blackbullet · Post by **Blackbullet** » November 20th, 2011, 3:24 pm

Cant believe how this has come on. Looks great

islander · Post by **islander** » November 20th, 2011, 7:23 pm

TREVORM wrote:looking good!
did you use the ARP studs in the back?

Are you asking about the wheel studs? If so, I needed to replace the original ones to be longer to accommodate the rims I have. They are just simple Raybestos wheel studs.

islander · Post by **islander** » November 21st, 2011, 2:59 am

Just an update :D

Steph · Post by **Steph** » November 21st, 2011, 3:14 am

The gloss black is like a mirror! Very impressive.

Bill · Post by **Bill** » November 21st, 2011, 4:11 am

The project is really looking good! That paint is like a mirror.

joshuao · Post by **joshuao** » November 21st, 2011, 5:51 am

username wrote:The project is really looking good! That paint is like a mirror.

I know I can't get over it - epic job man!

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Restoration Islander's First Generation Honda Civic