Scarab Y2k's 2000 Black 1.8t

[Oyveychris]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Thanks my man Dude, you've got to see her in person. We've gotta hook up when you're in Jax again. Hopefully it won't be raining like it did last time.

Hey on your engine cover. What type of paint did you use??

Thanks again for the props.

The creative wheels are turning again.... I'll keep yins posted.

I just used regular spraypaint, though I will say high temp paint would be better. My paint gets soft and dirt and sand likes to stick to it...

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by Oyveychris

I just used regular spraypaint, though I will say high temp paint would be better. My paint gets soft and dirt and sand likes to stick to it...

Tanks. I'm hoping to find some hi-temp paints in the proper colors (note my avatar), to do 'Cup's likeness on her engine cover.

[Oyveychris]

That would be way cool! Let me know if you need some sticky paper for masking. That is what I do, after all!

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by Oyveychris

That would be way cool! Let me know if you need some sticky paper for masking. That is what I do, after all!

Yes, yes, yes. Sticky paper would be awesome!!! Thanks my freign..

[scarabY2k]

Well i'm finally through 2000grit wet sanding and clear coating. This weekend I hope to apply the Liquid Glass polish to 'Cup. The finish should really pop then.

[Oyveychris]

Al, how many sheets do you need? PM me your address and I'll send you some.

[scarabY2k]

I'll do it. Thanks.

[xXRockyHorrorsXx]

I wish i had something cute i could paint on my engine cover!

I guess ill have to stick to stripes. Kinda lame, but goes with the rest of the NB...

[bockegg]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

So there you have it. I'm really lovin' the final product. It's like She's a new car all over again.

Paint:
Base Coat: Bulldog Black Spray Paint by Kleen Strip
Marble FX: Venom Art Fluid By SEM mixed with HYPER FX Color Horizions by SEM. Color: Goldmine.
Clear Coat: Acrylic Enamel by Dupli-Color.

I did run out of Bulldog Black for the tranny tunnel/Armrest (the jobber sent the wrong type on my re-order) So I used Krylon Fusion. Works pretty Good. But the Bulldog is top notch!!

So wadda ya think?? I'm lovin 'Cup all over again

Very nice job on your bug. It looks like it took a lot of time and effort.

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by xXRockyHorrorsXx

I wish i had something cute i could paint on my engine cover!

I guess ill have to stick to stripes. Kinda lame, but goes with the rest of the NB...

If you go with stripes on your engine cover, a cool idea would be an EKG stripe (HeartBeat monitor) going across it.

Or Betty Boop. Keeping in the Black Betty (love that name) theme.

I guess this idea would be a manly man idea. Ever see the snarling mouth on some of the WW2 planes. Nah forget it; I guess it really is a manly thing. My vote is for the EKG Stripe. Not too thin, not too fat.

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by bockegg

Very nice job on your bug. It looks like it took a lot of time and effort.

Hey thanks for the compliments dude A lot of time, yes. And effort too. But i'm loving the end result.

Haven't applied the polish (liquid glass) yet. It should be on 'Cup first part of the week.

I've got a couple locations in mind for more photos of 'Cup. I'll keep you posted.

By the way, welcome to the org. It's good to see PA representing. I'm a southern-fried Philly boy.

[xXRockyHorrorsXx]

hmm...ekg line...hmm...good idea, considering im starting pre-med in august!! :-P. i might have to do that. Should i make it flat-line? lol..eh, maybe that would make it look dead, maybe it should start as a flat line and pick back up. Heh, thats more positive!

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by xXRockyHorrorsXx

hmm...ekg line...hmm...good idea, considering im starting pre-med in august!! :-P. i might have to do that. Should i make it flat-line? lol..eh, maybe that would make it look dead, maybe it should start as a flat line and pick back up. Heh, thats more positive!

That's the ticket baby!!! Start flat-line then pump er up. Our bugs are defribulators anyway, right?? No dead, boring exsistance driving a bug, yeah?

[scarabY2k]

All quiet here on the Sy2k front. BUMP.

[xXRockyHorrorsXx]

havnt talked to you lately. figured i would say hey!

im thinking about buying your old rims!! lol

[scarabY2k]

Hey Sarah,

Thanks for posting on this thread. 'Cup's been feeling neglected latley.

And Hey back at cha.

Is 'Gate' putting them up for sale??? Cool. I'll have to check out the 'marketplace' thread and see what's up. I wonder if you can use that DUPLI-Color wheel paint on those wheels? Curious.

When you get into Jax, Holla.

[JuggBug]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Hey Sarah,

'Cup's been feeling neglected latley.

Me and Juggy give a shout out to the 'Cup! LOL

[scarabY2k]

'Cup feels much better. Thanks.

[xXRockyHorrorsXx]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Hey Sarah,

Thanks for posting on this thread. 'Cup's been feeling neglected latley.

And Hey back at cha.

Is 'Gate' putting them up for sale??? Cool. I'll have to check out the 'marketplace' thread and see what's up. I wonder if you can use that DUPLI-Color wheel paint on those wheels? Curious.

When you get into Jax, Holla.

Yep, i think imma buy em. How much did you sell them to gate for? Hes selling them to me for 200 for the set. The tires are kinda shot, so im thinking about wrapping my current ones on them...but yep, i plan on painting them. hopefully ill do good. Im driving out to jax in 5 days!!

[GatorBeetle]

I got em for $250...