Join MerkurSport - he maintains a regularly-updated build thread for the car on that site.nzwinrz wrote:You have any contact info to reach him. My Google search only found a few old shots of car and some random posting over on forums from '08
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89 Scorpio 2300-16V // 07 F-650 Cummins // 00 Beetle TDI
File to fit, paint to match.
89 Scorpio 2300-16V // 07 F-650 Cummins // 00 Beetle TDI
File to fit, paint to match.
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Ed Lijewski wrote:Most extensive example of deep orange peel evah!ford.scorpio wrote:Beautiful car..... but wtf happened in the paint department?
YMMV
That was by far the WORST clear coat job I've ever done. Good thing theres 4 coats on!!
Just a little more work, I'm taking a break now that Carlisle came and went. I'll get back into it next week
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I wondered what the issue was, since I don't see anything in the picture.Ed Lijewski wrote:Most extensive example of deep orange peel evah!ford.scorpio wrote:Beautiful car..... but wtf happened in the paint department?
YMMV
I've heard of someone who restored a Mustang getting points taken off by the judges for not having enough orange peel. Maybe it ended up here.
David Reese
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
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Roseland, New Jersey
1989 Merkur Scorpio, Strato Silver Auto-Flex High Gloss Coating, euro headlamps, euro tail lamps, custom wheels
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Roseland, New Jersey
1989 Merkur Scorpio, Strato Silver Auto-Flex High Gloss Coating, euro headlamps, euro tail lamps, custom wheels
2019 Ford Flex SEL, AWD, SYNC3, Pwr. Liftgate, Premium Audio
2014 Ford Flex SEL, AWD, Towing, Appearance Pkg.
2000 Volvo SE, Our Florida Car
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I still can't see it, it just pixelates when I zoom in. I'd like to see some other pictures of that car though, the no drip rail look intrigues me.
David Reese
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
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At night the peel almost shimmered in the hotel parking lights.
YMMV
YMMV
Descartes: "Cogito Ergo Sum"
Lijewski: "Sum Ergo Drive-O. Mucho!
Lijewski: "Sum Ergo Drive-O. Mucho!
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There was also paint or clearcoat drips on one of the doors.
Scott Williams
Roseland, New Jersey
1989 Merkur Scorpio, Strato Silver Auto-Flex High Gloss Coating, euro headlamps, euro tail lamps, custom wheels
2019 Ford Flex SEL, AWD, SYNC3, Pwr. Liftgate, Premium Audio
2014 Ford Flex SEL, AWD, Towing, Appearance Pkg.
2000 Volvo SE, Our Florida Car
Roseland, New Jersey
1989 Merkur Scorpio, Strato Silver Auto-Flex High Gloss Coating, euro headlamps, euro tail lamps, custom wheels
2019 Ford Flex SEL, AWD, SYNC3, Pwr. Liftgate, Premium Audio
2014 Ford Flex SEL, AWD, Towing, Appearance Pkg.
2000 Volvo SE, Our Florida Car
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Yes, the imperfect paintjob is imperfect. Karl himself has acknowledged the imperfection and made his intentions to repair it known. Do we need to keep picking apart the car?
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89 Scorpio 2300-16V // 07 F-650 Cummins // 00 Beetle TDI
File to fit, paint to match.
89 Scorpio 2300-16V // 07 F-650 Cummins // 00 Beetle TDI
File to fit, paint to match.
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Colin wrote:Yes, the imperfect paintjob is imperfect. Karl himself has acknowledged the imperfection and made his intentions to repair it known. Do we need to keep picking apart the car?
Thank you sir, those are a lot kinder words then what I was thinking/or would have responded with.
I guess I'll have to wet sand and buff this out ASAP to make everybody happy
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Really?MagentaRed wrote:There was also paint or clearcoat drips on one of the doors.
You must have missed the 1" sag on the back right corner at the tip of the wing too
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Car was awesome to see in person. Stance, wheels and Cossie arches looked near perfect to how many would like to acheive on their XR.
Here's a closer look at the paint from a pic karl posted on MerkurSport (for those still wondering what everyone is talking about):
Here's a closer look at the paint from a pic karl posted on MerkurSport (for those still wondering what everyone is talking about):
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I see it in that picture, but honestly, I've seen new cars that looked worse than that. Regardless, I am sure it looked better than before, and you only had to pay for materials and with your time.
What was done to keep the arches from cracking from stress?
What was done to keep the arches from cracking from stress?
David Reese
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
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Definitely an exotic superLEGgera example.merkurdriver wrote:LOL, thanksEd Lijewski wrote: Five Stars, Mike, for the classy, tall, sleek, beautiful, um, model you, um, Escorted around the hotel parking lot.
YMMV
Descartes: "Cogito Ergo Sum"
Lijewski: "Sum Ergo Drive-O. Mucho!
Lijewski: "Sum Ergo Drive-O. Mucho!
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All cleaned up
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Now that's what I call Rubbing One Out
Beautiful car, love the extended flairs...
Beautiful car, love the extended flairs...