Second Coat of Primer
We needed to block sand the first coat of primer with 320 grit and apply a second coat for that ultimate silky smooth finish. Unfortunately, black paint shows every imperfection on the body. It needed to be perfect. Every bump…
Quarter Panels
Driver Side Quarter Panel
It was time to tackle the other side of the car. The passenger quarter panel installation went smoothly. The only major difference with the driver side panel was the fuel door indentation. The new factory quarter panel already had the…
Passenger Side Quarter Panel, Part 2
The priority was getting primer on the newly exposed metal after welding the passenger side quarter panel in place. After some light sanding and final touch-ups, we prepped the area around the panel for primer and began coating.
Passenger Side Quarter Panel, Part 1
Today began the process of installing the OEM quarter panels I purchased in January. But first, more supplies had to be purchased. 3” 36-grit grinding disks 1 gallon of 2k gray primer Three-quarter inch and two inch green masking tape…
Replacement Quarter Panels
I purchased rare original replacement quarter panels for the 1988 CRX. I drove to New York City to pick them up and brought them back to be installed.
Rear Teardown
The initial teardown of the recently acquired CRX from South Carolina. I looked at the extent of the rust on the rear panel and quarter panels and determined the best course of action to repair them.