So I got tired of how my car looked....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 31, 2007
  #1  
dAcIvIcBrAiN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Chino, California, US
Rep Power: 0
dAcIvIcBrAiN is an unknown quantity at this point
So I got tired of how my car looked....

So a few weeks back I started to buy the front end parts for a 2004 2dr Cpe
Hood
L/R Fenders, brackets
L/R Headlamps
Grille

Heres the before


and heres what end result was



I think it came out good nice way to freshen up the old ride
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	01 Xenon Front.jpg
Views:	47
Size:	29.7 KB
ID:	70314   Click image for larger version

Name:	03312007(019).jpg
Views:	51
Size:	60.6 KB
ID:	70315  
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2007
  #2  
HondaLuver's Avatar
Its a celebration bitches!
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,216
Likes: 1
From: LA, CALi
Rep Power: 403
HondaLuver will become famous soon enough
Re: So I got tired of how my car looked....

paint
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2007
  #3  
dAcIvIcBrAiN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Chino, California, US
Rep Power: 0
dAcIvIcBrAiN is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: So I got tired of how my car looked....

Originally Posted by HondaLuver
paint
psh... as soon as I figure a new color to paint it
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2007
  #4  
FreedomEagle's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 768
Likes: 0
From: ontario, california
Rep Power: 264
FreedomEagle has a spectacular aura aboutFreedomEagle has a spectacular aura aboutFreedomEagle has a spectacular aura about
Re: So I got tired of how my car looked....

Originally Posted by dAcIvIcBrAiN
psh... as soon as I figure a new color to paint it
hey. i think ive seen you around b4 i live in chino too. u got any hook ups on paint jobs?
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2007
  #5  
Civic_Racer9's Avatar
(SnOwBoArDeR | FoReVeR)
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 2,846
Likes: 0
From: Mission Viejo
Rep Power: 304
Civic_Racer9 has a spectacular aura aboutCivic_Racer9 has a spectacular aura aboutCivic_Racer9 has a spectacular aura about
Re: So I got tired of how my car looked....

how much did it cost for all the parts?
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2007
  #6  
dAcIvIcBrAiN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Chino, California, US
Rep Power: 0
dAcIvIcBrAiN is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: So I got tired of how my car looked....

Originally Posted by FreedomEagle
hey. i think ive seen you around b4 i live in chino too. u got any hook ups on paint jobs?
Santana's Auto Body in Montclair are good on paint jobs, I was going to hit them up in a week or so


Originally Posted by Civic_Racer9
how much did it cost for all the parts?

As far as how much the parts cost I went all aftermarket cuz it was cheaper ran me about $700 only a few things i needed were honda parts some small brackets under the head lamps and fenders that support the bumper as the old ones are not the same fitment. Also since my father runs a body shop some extra things came in free, you would need to purchase the 9005/9006 harness since our old headlamps run a single headlamp bulb configuration.

Since there was actual cutting of the old front support and moving of some welded brackets this would not be a diy unless u had a body shop or worked at one, this whole process took me about 5hrs.
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2007
  #7  
FreedomEagle's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 768
Likes: 0
From: ontario, california
Rep Power: 264
FreedomEagle has a spectacular aura aboutFreedomEagle has a spectacular aura aboutFreedomEagle has a spectacular aura about
Re: So I got tired of how my car looked....

how good of deal can u get there? and how many coats and what not
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2007
  #8  
dAcIvIcBrAiN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Chino, California, US
Rep Power: 0
dAcIvIcBrAiN is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: So I got tired of how my car looked....

Originally Posted by FreedomEagle
how good of deal can u get there? and how many coats and what not

I'm not all to sure yet... Only had my father point me to them since the guys that work with my father are being little girls and don't want to extra work

But were all good friends between body shops, so it should be a good deal.

Other than that as far as coats of paint depends on what u want done if its the same color no need for coats, if its a drastic color change as in from black to white then some extra things need to be done.

I'll speak with them hopefully sometime before the end of the week.
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2007
  #9  
amhtown01's Avatar
. . . The Master Debater . . .
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,186
Likes: 0
From: So. Cal
Rep Power: 308
amhtown01 has a spectacular aura aboutamhtown01 has a spectacular aura aboutamhtown01 has a spectacular aura about
Re: So I got tired of how my car looked....

YO ANDRES! you should paint the car Championship white + some gold advans. yummy!!
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2007
  #10  
dAcIvIcBrAiN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Chino, California, US
Rep Power: 0
dAcIvIcBrAiN is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: So I got tired of how my car looked....

Originally Posted by amhtown01
YO ANDRES! you should paint the car Championship white + some gold advans. yummy!!
haha... i'm thinking i'll keep it silver with a dark blue pearl..

those gold advans might look good... hmm... time to go shopping
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2007
  #11  
FreedomEagle's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 768
Likes: 0
From: ontario, california
Rep Power: 264
FreedomEagle has a spectacular aura aboutFreedomEagle has a spectacular aura aboutFreedomEagle has a spectacular aura about
Re: So I got tired of how my car looked....

ya i saw u today on the off ramp on 60fwy and mountain lol
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2007
  #12  
dAcIvIcBrAiN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Chino, California, US
Rep Power: 0
dAcIvIcBrAiN is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: So I got tired of how my car looked....

haha... yea... that was on my way home

hmm.. what color is ur vic?
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2007
  #13  
FreedomEagle's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 768
Likes: 0
From: ontario, california
Rep Power: 264
FreedomEagle has a spectacular aura aboutFreedomEagle has a spectacular aura aboutFreedomEagle has a spectacular aura about
Re: So I got tired of how my car looked....

black i work at that carrows right there
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2007
  #14  
dAcIvIcBrAiN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Chino, California, US
Rep Power: 0
dAcIvIcBrAiN is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: So I got tired of how my car looked....

oh snap.. hook it up with the food
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dorval Andre
General 7th Gen
34
Jun 3, 2024 08:11 PM
bsmiley
7th Generation Civic 2001 - 2005
3
Apr 27, 2015 01:27 PM
bo_red
Wheels, Tires & Brakes Modifications
4
Apr 23, 2015 10:09 PM
GH04si
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
3
Apr 15, 2015 08:13 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:35 AM.