Herculine hood and insert

[Marlin]

Well, I was bored again, installed the inclinometer, that took all of 10 minutes, so with it being 68 degrees and sunny, I decided to herculine the insert and parts of the hood/fender. I am not sure about the cladding yet. Only took a quart or so to do two coats on what is in the pics.
The only part I don't like is it kind of looks like the batmobile or something. I may fill in the center part. That actually will help quite a bit I think. Once the cladding is shined up, if I don't herculine it, it will look nice. No more rock chips for this guy
Masked off:

First coat:

Final...for now:

[Triathlete]

Deep down inside you know you have always wanted an Ebony! Now your one step closer to owning one!

[Marlin]

Here it is blacked in:

Billy, in the words of a crazy old wise man
""I have no response to that"

[Marlin]

It does make it look a lot more serpent like...

[don moore]

looking at the front pics ...i was thinking of painting my fangs like the shadow on yours ...wide on top and make a point on the bottom of the fangs.sorry ....jack thread

[atilla_the_fun]

Pika-PIIIIIIII

[Marlin]

Pika-PIIIIIIII

Pika-chu?????

[Ascinder]

Pika-PIIIIIIII

Dammit, beat me to it

[RallyDude]

So which inclinometer did you go with?

I've got to get one of those magnet bras. I know others have used the herculine. I wonder how it is to keep clean as it seems like it would be a dirt magnet? I'm not a big fan, but no one can say that you're neglecting you car; you're always working on it. As long as you like it is all that matters.

At this point, I'd probably fill in the center section. If the side angles had a bit of room between the herculine and the hood insert, then I think it would look better, but with them touching, it creates kind of an odd yellow island. You may have a hard time blending the new and old herculine without being able to see a line. Another option would be to cut the VX logo (the bold aftermarket titanium grill ones) out of vinyl, stick this in the center area, herculine the center area, then remove the vinyl. You'd end up with a bright yellow VX peeking from behind the herculine.

[Marlin]

So which inclinometer did you go with?

I've got to get one of those magnet bras. I know others have used the herculine. I wonder how it is to keep clean as it seems like it would be a dirt magnet? I'm not a big fan, but no one can say that you're neglecting you car; you're always working on it. As long as you like it is all that matters.

At this point, I'd probably fill in the center section. If the side angles had a bit of room between the herculine and the hood insert, then I think it would look better, but with them touching, it creates kind of an odd yellow island. You may have a hard time blending the new and old herculine without being able to see a line. Another option would be to cut the VX logo (the bold aftermarket titanium grill ones) out of vinyl, stick this in the center area, herculine the center area, then remove the vinyl. You'd end up with a bright yellow VX peeking from behind the herculine.

Yep, as for keeping it clean, no problems, my first bumper was herculined, it just hoses off. I am putting a UV topcoat on it as well. So no fading and it should stay shiny. As for blending, as long as I make decision soon, I should be ok.
As for the inclinometer, check over on my inclinometer thread, I will post up a pic in a few minutes.

[vt_maverick]

Two thoughts... What are you planning to do with the corners of the hood insert? Looks kinda of weird to have them still black/dark gray/gray right next to the herculined sections. And the second is I don't think I would fill in the middle section, but I do think a logo there would definitely improve the look.

Btw, does herculiner always look that wet? Or is that just after the initial application? If it fades it would be nice to see updated pics. (Hint hint)

[Marlin]

Two thoughts... What are you planning to do with the corners of the hood insert? Looks kinda of weird to have them still black/dark gray/gray right next to the herculined sections. And the second is I don't think I would fill in the middle section, but I do think a logo there would definitely improve the look.

Btw, does herculiner always look that wet? Or is that just after the initial application? If it fades it would be nice to see updated pics. (Hint hint)

The corners are where the tape was, I still need to take the insert off and finish it. Yes it always looks that wet No fading, I am putting UV protectant over it. As for the symbol, a first gen Zu emblem might be just right. I will look into that. Another good idea...you are on a roll. I would have painted today, but spent 2 hours doing brake lines and pads. Now I am beat, why do those damned tires have to be so heavy? I think I might actually start the cladding tomorrow as well. No more maguires back to black...sounds like a good door prize at Moab being that I have two bottles of it left.
I am hesitant though, the drips on the cladding just peel right off. I will have to 60 grit it all first...there is no going back from this project. Such is life, just jump in, like I usually do.

[vt_maverick]

...Another good idea...you are on a roll.

Comes from spending as much time contemplating mods as you spend actually doing them lol.

[RallyDude]

Do you have any of the front cladding left that you cut off the front? You could do some tests there first before committing to all the cladding and the insert.

[Marlin]

Thats a good idea, but not really my style as some of the others can attest. For the most part, my projects come out pretty successful. The rear end project, no planning, the bumper, had a plan, didn't follow it at all, paint thing will work out like all the others My wife angrily calls it the "midas touch". It infuriates her that I come up with these ideas on the fly. My English Comp teacher keeps complimenting me on following the process for the papers we write. Little does she know, from start to finish is under one hour turn around. I turn in rough drafts for 100% grades. I can't wait to tell her...after my final grade is in of course.