My day off (pics)
The wheels are CCW (Custom Complete Wheels) which are manufactured in Daytona Beach, Florida. The SP16A design is a one-piece forging wheel using 6061-T6 Aluminum in a lightweight 19x11 & 19x8.5. Cleaning is done by using soap and water and I plan to remove them once a month for a more thorough cleaning/waxing.
I am experimenting with headlight tint (trying blue next, then clear) because I recently had a rock crack my headlight housing and the tint is much cheaper than the xenon assembly. My next project is the 3M bumper coating to protect the front finish.
As far as the golf course, I am looking into joining the Battlegrounds Country Club in Manalapan, they allowed me to use their facilities for the day in order to make a decision. The grounds are still under development but the golf course and pool are now open.
My upcoming summer projects are the 3M wrap, a set of coilovers and Misha wing.
I am experimenting with headlight tint (trying blue next, then clear) because I recently had a rock crack my headlight housing and the tint is much cheaper than the xenon assembly. My next project is the 3M bumper coating to protect the front finish.
As far as the golf course, I am looking into joining the Battlegrounds Country Club in Manalapan, they allowed me to use their facilities for the day in order to make a decision. The grounds are still under development but the golf course and pool are now open.
My upcoming summer projects are the 3M wrap, a set of coilovers and Misha wing.
Robert,
The rears are 19x11 with a 3" high polished lip. Ideally I would like to have my calipers powder coated...but I decided to give it a try first.
Started off with removing the pads from the calipers then hung them from the springs using a fine wire. Mask off the car and work area. Using brake cleaner solution and a small wire brush, cleaned off the difficult areas. Proceeded to use 150 grit sandpaper to create a rough are for the paint to stick. Masked off the bleeder valve and pistons then with even strokes applied 6 coats of plastic-cote red brake caliper paint.
The next step was probably the trickiest because you only get one shot at it...apply the PORSCHE decals. Finished off with shooting 5 coats of high temperature clear coat.
Here are some pics
The rears are 19x11 with a 3" high polished lip. Ideally I would like to have my calipers powder coated...but I decided to give it a try first.
Started off with removing the pads from the calipers then hung them from the springs using a fine wire. Mask off the car and work area. Using brake cleaner solution and a small wire brush, cleaned off the difficult areas. Proceeded to use 150 grit sandpaper to create a rough are for the paint to stick. Masked off the bleeder valve and pistons then with even strokes applied 6 coats of plastic-cote red brake caliper paint.
The next step was probably the trickiest because you only get one shot at it...apply the PORSCHE decals. Finished off with shooting 5 coats of high temperature clear coat.
Here are some pics
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