Ok guys I have the kit.. I will post up the install progress as i get things done.
It is pretty simple. becuase it fits well.. all you prob need a good paint shop if you cant paint it your self. this kit can prob be installed in an hour or less after the paint is done with help from a friend to line it up.
The first step is the inspect all parts and check for fitment. WHen checking item look for pin hole and what not that need to be filled before you paint.. normally if theres pin holes you can just fill it primer and black sand it out.. Note I didnt find any pin holes or flaws! how much better can this get!
The kit fit really well. it get it to stay up on the car for the back and sides just use some tape to hold it up. IT fits perfect in the front in which it just stays up
This kit does make the car stand out way more even in its stock form. Its a must have item.
Make sure it come with the limited edition Five Axis installer.. " Scared the crap out of me when i opened up the box.
Before
Front Before notice how high the bottom of the bumper is
Front after
Side before ..
Side after
Rear Before
Rear After
Before and After
PART 2 Prep and Paint.
Ok guys this is a long process and has to be done right. Due to the kit being raw plastic, there are step to be followed to get the paint to stick to the plastic. Five Axis Provides an isntuction sheet that you body shop should follow. Failure to follow the five axis instuctions or the paint manufacture instuction will result in paint not sticking to the plastic and paint wil chip or start to peal off..
THe first step is very critical.. in the process of make the kit a mold release is used and has to be removed using soap and warm water and plastic cleaner. This step is the step that counts! So do it good..
Scuff kit using 230 sand paper. Sand it good! every crack and and corner.Make sure you use a flexible sanding block
Next step is to use a scuffing pad and warm water and Dawn. This will remove most of the wax and oil.
Wash and wipe dry
After use plastic Cleaner.. wipe entire kit inside and out using a clean cloth
Use a tack rag to remove dust
Now use a Static Wipe so that dust dont stick to the kit.
now your ready to paint.. first you spray and Adheisive Promoter Spray one wet coat and let set for 30 min.
After Adheisive promoter sets. now you can primer it.. make sure to use a flex primer made for plastics. this primer takel onger to flash than normal primers.. make sure you let flash for 2 hours.
Next after 2 hours of waiting you can mix your base coat and spray it.. mkae sure to spray wll the edges good espsecially the lip that goes into the door jamb. Let flash for 10 min.
Now your ready for the clear coat this is where you have to add the flex additive. this makes the clear flex and harder to chip. I like to spray 3 coats of clear letting it flash 10 min before each coat. tihs is the part when you dont want to make runs after your done with this part let the paint dry over night.
Note. Product used was all Dupont ChromaBase system.. I didnt not go into fine detail on how to mix paint nor how to spray the paint.
Cost for just the paint and no labor.. 400.00 very exspendive! but youll end up with alot of extra for you next customer..
Last edited by eight08customs : 06-02-2007 at 04:36 AM.
yeah the new one is starting to grow on me also. that white one is sick just needs to be 5 inches lower no wait what am I saying first gen por vida !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks great! I had heard that if you buy the Five Axis kit from the dealer they come pre painted to match. Did you get yours from the dealer or direct from Five Axis?
Looks good, there was a white one in front of me during the Scion Expo Cruise. It looked sweet, now just dual it out, slap some wheels and a drop o n it.
Great write up Marshall. They have so much potential the more I look at them.
Do the 5axis kit. Slam it 4 inches. Put some 19" AME Shallen WXs on it. Mold a second reverse light into the bumper (I hate that damn single). Clear headlights of that little amber. Ish would be banging hot.
