85 Capri

[Eighty85Oh]

Little things make a big difference.

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[draggin50]

Looks good! Crazy how such small touches makes such a huge difference.

[slow86fiveoh]

Trim black FTW!!!! Looks good

[86gt40]

Bad ass ! Care to share how ya did it?

[slow86fiveoh]

I don't know what kind of paint you used but SEM trim black is awesome for black exterior trim it lays down smooth and looks factory.

[Eighty85Oh]

You're right, the SEM paint goes on like butter. The 85 Capri has a charcoal colored trim so after doing a little research, I found that people were using SEM Medium Smoke to match the trim on these. It doesn't look charcoal in this picture but it was in fact a very good match.

Normally I would have pulled all the trim to paint it but there is enough of a gap that it was easy enough to paint it on the car. I didn't want to have to worry about breaking clips or anything like that. To prep it, I used some dawn dish soap to clean it, using a detail brush to get into the cracks and a red scotchbrite pad to scuff it up a little. Then I wiped it down with some alcohol and sprayed it.

[86gt40]

Looks awesome! Thanks for the info!

[Maximus]

DAAAANG....that looks sweet!

[86gt40]

So impressed with the pic I went and got 2 cans of this stuff. Doubt I can lay it on as well as he did but I'm sure gonna try.
Looks killer, again thanks for the info

[slow86fiveoh]

That paint lays down without much effort I have used this to restore trim on alot of cars

[chris91]

I've used SEM paints quite a few times, their interior paints are awesome too.

[Eighty85Oh]

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[Eighty85Oh]

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[86gt40]

Looks killer. You don't need tail lights do ya? Lol

[redfirepearlgt]

Looking pretty tight there. Love to see a Capri being saved.

[IWRBB]

Are you clear coating any of that? If so, Spraymax 2K clear is the best stuff I've ever used in a can. It has a hardener you release into the can after shaking it up. It's the closest to a professional paint job that you can get in a can.

[Walter]

Are you clear coating any of that? If so, Spraymax 2K clear is the best stuff I've ever used in a can. It has a hardener you release into the can after shaking it up. It's the closest to a professional paint job that you can get in a can.

Shit works amazing. $20 a can tho.

[IWRBB]

Yea, it's not cheap. Anything I'm clearing on a car is typically worth the expense though.

[Eighty85Oh]

Are you clear coating any of that? If so, Spraymax 2K clear is the best stuff I've ever used in a can. It has a hardener you release into the can after shaking it up. It's the closest to a professional paint job that you can get in a can.

Thanks for the info... I did not clear it, it was an acrylic enamel the paint shop mixed up and put in a can for me. It wasn't really meant to be a permanent fix. I really just wanted to get rid of the rust before it went through the fender. $20 a can doesn't sound too bad right now considering that's about what I've been paying for the trim paints and the custom mix was $46.

[Eighty85Oh]

On second thought, I'm wondering if I should clear the lower trim. These cars came with single stage paint but clearing the trim may keep it looking nice for a lot longer.

[slow86fiveoh]

I wouldn't clear the trim black it holds up really well in the weather we did every piece of trim including the quarter window mouldings and mirrors on my buddy's hatch and it's been sitting outside for 7 years and it still looks as good no as it did when it was applied and that's the same paint they use on school bus hoods and any semi gloss trim that is on them

[Eighty85Oh]

Good to hear. Point taken.


I wouldn't clear the trim black it holds up really well in the weather we did every piece of trim including the quarter window mouldings and mirrors on my buddy's hatch and it's been sitting outside for 7 years and it still looks as good no as it did when it was applied and that's the same paint they use on school bus hoods and any semi gloss trim that is on them

[Eighty85Oh]

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[IWRBB]

Very nice.

[Maximus]

Looks great!

[NXcoupe]

Love the bubble hatches! Looks great!

[Kwik92GT]

That's friggin sweet! :bigthumb

[slow86fiveoh]

Car looks good, one of these days I want to build a t top coupe with capri quarters and fenders and 79 pace car front bumper and hood

[motox159]

I like it :bigthumb

[Blkcobra01]

Looks good I have a soft spot for the 85-86 Capri's happy that your saving it. Not a fan of the black wheels though.


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[evil8]

I like 4 eyes but draggin50 is a jerk!

[Stangman]

Wow thats a clean looking car

[draggin50]

I like 4 eyes but draggin50 is a jerk!

Thanks Charlie!!!

[Eighty85Oh]

Wasn't satisfied with the 17x9 rears.

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[chris91]

Wheres the pics on the car?! Should look killer.

[Eighty85Oh]

Car is getting some floor pan rust fixed so I won't have it back for a little while. Will post more once the wheels are on and I get my springs on too.


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[86gt40]

Don't need any tail lights for it does ya? Yours if u want em

[Eighty85Oh]

Not at the moment tails are in pretty good shape.

Don't need any tail lights for it does ya? Yours if u want em

[PKFIRE]

Looks sharp!

[Eighty85Oh]

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[Eighty85Oh]

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[Eighty85Oh]

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[Eighty85Oh]

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[Eighty85Oh]

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[Blkcobra01]

Nice work first fast fox I rode in was a 86 ASC Capri. Would love to have and 85-86 someday.


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[motox159]

Lookin good man :bigthumb

[PKFIRE]

Looks Great!

[USMCPONY]

Looks awesome

[Eighty85Oh]

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[Eighty85Oh]

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[draggin50]

Looks good!

[2Fast4You]

I like this car, a lot!

[Eighty85Oh]

Thanks, I consider myself luky to have found this one despite it needing a little work. Can't wait for warmer weather so I can take it out a little more.


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[draggin50]

Hope you can make it out to some of the cruise ins this year.

[Eighty85Oh]

17x10s finally on.


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[kylebach14]

Nothing like some four eyed pride!