[RealJ22]

Did a few more things today.

Took apart mirrors and painted the caps
Removed interior door panels for paint prep of door
Prepared the spoiler for final paint / Color
repainted roof for 3rd time and will sand and do final coat tomorrow
Hopefully priming a majority of the parts that are off the car tomorrow.

It's crazy how much this color changes in different lighting!

[RealJ22]

Had some time to drill out the roof yesterday. I will be gluing it on today!

Final coat of candy went on the roof. It is finally complete. I cleared the damn thing 4 times (3 coats each).

[RealJ22]

Finally mocked up the roof. Also, did some weight calculations from the other parts I had.

Stock metal roof w/ hole for sunroof - 24.4lbs
Sunroof cassette w/motor 31.8lbs
Combined 56.2 lbs

Carbon roof w/ brace w/ tons of clear - 14.6 lbs

Weight savings - 41.6 lbs

[RealJ22]

Roof is stuck on now. I rolled the fenders and fixed up the body line. Removed gas door assembly and lights. Started to block out the rear in preparation of paint. I'm very excited.

[Biginboca]

Looking good man! The carbon roof looks killer. When you rolled the fenders did you remove the rubber junk inside the fold? I have a roll and pull but the rubber stuff is still inside the fold so the roll isn’t all that effective. I’ve considered removing the rubber and re rolling it or just cutting the inside fold completely out.

[RealJ22]

Originally Posted by Biginboca

Looking good man! The carbon roof looks killer. When you rolled the fenders did you remove the rubber junk inside the fold? I have a roll and pull but the rubber stuff is still inside the fold so the roll isn’t all that effective. I’ve considered removing the rubber and re rolling it or just cutting the inside fold completely out.

Thank you man,

I did a pull / mild roll. Not planning on anything larger than these 275's. E46 rolled similar to this. Even though this would be the perfect time to cut / grind / roll, I wanted it to stay somewhat factory. I did smooth out all the lines and make it look great though.

[RealJ22]

Had a bit of a delay with family things and a few health things as well. Finally ready to get back to this.

I've dismantled every part of the car. Everything is prepped. Sprayed the last coat of primer to perfect everything and then its time for seal + color.

Hopefully should have all of the paint laid by the end of the week. Then it'll take a few days to put everything together.

[RealJ22]

Final layers of clear on the hood. That is ready for paint now. Should be getting everything wrapped up in the next few days.

[Howse_Built]

Awesome build. Just read the whole thing start to finish. Subbed!!!

[RealJ22]

Originally Posted by Howse_Built

Awesome build. Just read the whole thing start to finish. Subbed!!!

Thanks! I should be laying some paint down tomorrow when I am back!

[RealJ22]

So... Got some things done.

FYI It's impossible for this color to look right on camera.

[RealJ22]

[IllSic_Design]

Looks great, what color, LSB?

[RealJ22]

Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

Looks great, what color, LSB?

LBB I love it!

[RealJ22]

Got some more work done today. Installed bumper guides, rear crash bar, trunk seals, door seals, rear glass, quarter glass, outer tail lights, scuff plates, door latch.

[RealJ22]

Sprayed a few more things. Almost ready to do assembly. Very excited.

[RealJ22]

I got rid of my other wheel a while back. Decided to make this one match! Still have to do the trim.

[RealJ22]

Fenders are loosely installed.

I have to spray the outside of the door again. Problem area was fixed (epoxy primer sealed it in)

Installing all of the door internals today. Hopefully finishing the bumpers and skirts

[RealJ22]

Installed factory comfort glass with 50% tint.
Hung the doors (need a little adjustment)
Going to be putting in all of the door guts tomorrow

[RealJ22]

Installed all of the door guts. Throwing in the glass as I am posting this. Trunk and smaller parts should be done today. The car will finally be "Sealed" up.

[Torgus]

Sweet build! Love the color.

How did you get banned?

[RealJ22]

Originally Posted by Torgus

Sweet build! Love the color.

How did you get banned?

I forgot. Something with an argument.

Finally installed the glass and all seals around it.

Fixed a few panel gaps that were bad from the initial installation.

Starting wrapping my trim black, primered the trunk.