WAI refurb pics

**GT4WRC** · 11-26-2005, 01:27 AM

Just finished lagging the Water to Air Intercooler for the GT4. Left it soaking in an acid bath for a few days to strip it back to bare metal and clean out the insides. 'Lid' was then cleaned up (removed a few bleamishes etc) before it was given a coat of etch primer. A couple of layers of gloss black closely followed the graphics before the paint fully dried (I designed the graphics myself and simply sent the design to a vinyl cutter. I'm also swapping from a twin to single entry turbo soon). A couple of layers of clear coat were then added to seal in the graphics. Once that had been give a day to dry, I then lagged the lower half with a roll of Thermo-Sheild TapeTM. Job done

While the car is off the road, decided it would be an ideal time to 'bling up' those calipers too...

Once the paint is fully cured, I'll paint the 'Celica' lettering using some white enamel paint. Rears will also get done to match

Gary

**Dileca** · 11-26-2005, 02:11 AM

very nice

**Burrcold** · 11-26-2005, 06:50 AM

that looks amazing!

**Locker** · 11-26-2005, 09:21 AM

wow your doing some great work

**3sgte@daspeedof** · 11-26-2005, 12:50 PM

I can't wait to see this completed, how much time have you put into doing this, and how much time do you see yourself putting in by the time it is completed?

**GT4WRC** · 11-26-2005, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3sgte@daspeedof

I can't wait to see this completed, how much time have you put into doing this, and how much time do you see yourself putting in by the time it is completed?

Far too much

Gary

**3sgte@daspeedof** · 11-26-2005, 01:36 PM

lol, yes quite a few of us learned this the hardway, are u selling any of your parts, that you are upgrading, some of it should sell like your stock fuel pump, I don't need it, but someone might.

**GT4WRC** · 11-26-2005, 02:42 PM

Not much to sell on TBH. Fuel pump has gone in the bin already. I'd never by a second hand pump as it's such a 'vital' piece of kit.
Gary

**Ratko** · 11-26-2005, 08:11 PM

badass

JR · 11-26-2005, 11:11 PM

detail is awesome
way to have patience :D

11-26-2005, 01:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
GT4WRC Posts: 92 Join Date: Sep 2005 Last On: 07-16-2006 06:51 PM	WAI refurb pics Just finished lagging the Water to Air Intercooler for the GT4. Left it soaking in an acid bath for a few days to strip it back to bare metal and clean out the insides. 'Lid' was then cleaned up (removed a few bleamishes etc) before it was given a coat of etch primer. A couple of layers of gloss black closely followed the graphics before the paint fully dried (I designed the graphics myself and simply sent the design to a vinyl cutter. I'm also swapping from a twin to single entry turbo soon). A couple of layers of clear coat were then added to seal in the graphics. Once that had been give a day to dry, I then lagged the lower half with a roll of Thermo-Sheild TapeTM. Job done While the car is off the road, decided it would be an ideal time to 'bling up' those calipers too... Once the paint is fully cured, I'll paint the 'Celica' lettering using some white enamel paint. Rears will also get done to match Gary

11-26-2005, 02:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dileca Location: Kerikeri Posts: 830 Join Date: Aug 2005 Last On: 06-25-2008 08:05 PM Vehicle: 97 Convertible 2nd Vehicle: 96NissanTerrano	very nice __________________ The good things in life are mean't to be enjoyed

11-26-2005, 06:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Burrcold Location: Toronto Posts: 6,416 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: Today 12:46 PM Vehicle: 08 Lexus IS250 2nd Vehicle: 08 Acura CSX	that looks amazing! __________________

11-26-2005, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
3sgte@daspeedof Hi-Tech Location: Mississauga Posts: 3,702 Join Date: May 2004 Last On: 09-03-2008 07:50 PM Vehicle: 3sgte-5th gen 2nd Vehicle: 92 5th gen celi	I can't wait to see this completed, how much time have you put into doing this, and how much time do you see yourself putting in by the time it is completed? __________________ Boost is a necessity just like air, once you take your first breath you can't live with out it! Salon Spa Software for all your management software needs. http://salonspaware.com - spa salon software

11-26-2005, 01:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
3sgte@daspeedof Hi-Tech Location: Mississauga Posts: 3,702 Join Date: May 2004 Last On: 09-03-2008 07:50 PM Vehicle: 3sgte-5th gen 2nd Vehicle: 92 5th gen celi	lol, yes quite a few of us learned this the hardway, are u selling any of your parts, that you are upgrading, some of it should sell like your stock fuel pump, I don't need it, but someone might. __________________ Boost is a necessity just like air, once you take your first breath you can't live with out it! Salon Spa Software for all your management software needs. http://salonspaware.com - spa salon software

11-26-2005, 02:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
GT4WRC Posts: 92 Join Date: Sep 2005 Last On: 07-16-2006 06:51 PM	Not much to sell on TBH. Fuel pump has gone in the bin already. I'd never by a second hand pump as it's such a 'vital' piece of kit. Gary __________________

11-26-2005, 08:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ratko it was all a dream Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 9,863,211 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 10-10-2008 03:30 PM Vehicle: 91 MR2 Turbo 2nd Vehicle: 96 Civic Hatch	badass

11-26-2005, 11:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
JR Resident 1st Gen Location: Owen Sound, ON Posts: 2,437 Join Date: Sep 2005 Last On: Today 11:19 AM Vehicle: 90 Civic DX 2nd Vehicle: 77 Celica	detail is awesome way to have patience :D __________________ J.R.

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