Merry Christmas Kalvin! Man crazy how much progress you've done. You motivate a lot with my goals! Can't wait for the finish product. Btw been watching your vids since the car got imported 😢
Midnight never came on r32s, would cost a small fortune, is extremely difficult to lay down and repair if damaged. Original white is the only way to go. Never change the colour of a car.
GDR Mate! Lol By far my favorite automotive RUclipsr. Great freaking work man, i can’t believe how well everything is turning out. Have a Merry Christmas!
I've been watching for what feels like forever and dude I'm so proud of you as a fan brother! You're looking healthier mentally and physically every upload and it's great to see the progress within the creator and their art, your Skyline transformation is insane!
I would paint it with pearl white, meaning it looks flat like what you applied but under any direct light source, you will see that there's something more to the paint. Just a very subtle sparkle under direct lighting, you know. What you applied is fine as well. It is up to a personal preference at the end of the day. Also what I would do is throw some accent color in there like bright green-yellow or bright orange on things like the callipers. Maybe also a pinstripe that follows the very characteristic curve that starts around the rear fender goes through the whole side and wraps around the front wheel arch.
Kalvin, don’t stress yourself out too much man every car guys goes through these things where it sets us back a step 😂 love hate relationship this car thing man, finished product looks amazing!
Good job choosing Axalta Metallux for your basecoat. It's originally a more cost affordable polyestor basecoat to the European brand paints. If I can make a suggestion, I don't know what clear you used in the interior, but I know you used some lower tier Urethane primer. Lower grade primers have less solids and are prone to more shrinkage. Though most of your panels are new such as the quarters, rockers and stuff, in future restorations, use a Epoxy high build. PPG makes one called VP2050 which is excellent and little shrinkage. It was created originally for industrial and moved to their restoration/custom car line. There's no true DTM for a Urethane. When I spoke to a chemist for BASF, he told me DTM are only made for collision where a little bare metal is exposed, not to prime a whole car without an Epoxy first. Another great product is Evercoat Superbuild. PPG VP2050 is a hybrid Epoxy high build and Evercoat SuperBuild is a hybrid Polyestor filler. For a clear, since you already have the metallux base, look into PPG 2021 clear. Do not buy it at a jobber. They will charge you $900+. You can source it from a vendor on E-B-A-Y for a quarter of that. For sound deadener, I would see if you can get all your materials from Carbuilders out of Australia. If I had to choose a color for an R32 GTR it is definitely (AH3) Red Pearl Metallic. Keep up the great work
Saludos FELIZ NAVIDAD 🎄.Llevo tiempo esperando videos del progreso y verlo como está actualmente me alegra porque vas por buen camino y respecto al color Blanco es la mejor decisión y aparte no disminuye su valor al contrario OEM más valor muy inteligente.👍
Where? I’m not seeing anything haha. Considering the whole car has been blown apart and down to bare metal it would be extremely unlikely 😁 if you’re seeing a copper color inside the quarter panel, it’s weld through primer. That’s the only thing I can guess to what you’re referring to. There’s no rust bro 😂
Kalvin, You did an amazing job man! Looks dope! When you’re done painting the complete car you should really put Reflex Pro II coating on the paint to keep that freshly painted shine. There is a guy in your area, Maybe you have heard of him. Ammo Nyc. The best when it comes to detailing. Check out some of his vids and products and you know what i am talking about. This beauty of a car is definitely worth that treatment especially after all the work and love you put in to it! Let me know what you are going to do. For the mean time. Keep up the amazing stuff brother. Aint nobody got that attention to detail and ability to go the extra mile like you do anymore.
I'd say for under the hood the Design Engineering 010393 Reflect-A-Gold High-Temperature Heat Reflective Adhesive Backed Sheets would be the best for around the firewall and other heat sensitive areas...Then on the other side of the firewall I'd probably go with Siless Liner 157 (4 mm) mil 36 sqft Car Sound Deadening Closed Cell Foam & Heat Insulation mat - PE Foam Sound Deadener Material & Heat Barrier...or something like that with as good or better reviews... With any stick on product always triple check that the surface is free of dirt or dust or oils...I'd assume since your body work and paint is new its just shop dust you'd have to worry about... Your paint looks beautiful btw...I'd consider the clear coat extra protection against rust ;)
When I saw you mixing your epoxy I mistook it for basecoat and thought YES hes painting it EY0. I have an r33 shell in my shed about to be painted in it. Cant go wrong with the OEM white though.
Is there a disadvantage to spraying without a booth? Are you going to spray the exterior in a downdraft booth? I can’t believe how much effort you have put in. This car will be something you can will to your kids. Great work!
honestly, I would probably paint it black, at least the interior, because i really fw black GT-Rs. Idk about the interior tho tbh. Maybe one of those unique JDM colours like Midnight Purple II or so on, but that'd probably cost a lot or require a ton of elbow grease
I forgot to suggest the painted floors, the hard finish is like a single piece and rather permanent. As often as you change your mind and if you haven't designed any rollover bars already, then you'll appreciate the ease of working with the painted metal. Besides, DIY FTW ❤
That whites going to be gorgeous Kalvin. I figured you would be going back to oem color. Can't wait to see it done and anal retentively sanded and color cut and buffed and a 10 of 10 color job done. I don't see you half assing it at this point.
Looks good for sure but I can't help but say imo it's a waste to go that far with an interior that will be covered in sound deadening and then a full interior, the paint and clear coat used there probably could of painted the car and saved some money, but it does look really good.
In-your-face Yellow. Name a 90s sports car that wasn't best in yellow. Integras Miatas C5s NSXs Thanks for not painting the car some shade of black!! White is great, and you can't ever go wrong when keeping it true to the original spec of the car.
Hope you guys have a great Christmas!
Really pumped to see some paint on this car, home stretch!
Don't forget to "Join" the channel memebers!😎
Congrats man! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Kalvin! Man crazy how much progress you've done. You motivate a lot with my goals! Can't wait for the finish product. Btw been watching your vids since the car got imported 😢
I’m glad you kept the factory color bro! 100% authentic!
Sticking with the OEM white was 100% the right move. I would've done the same. I love it. Well done Kalvin!
You made the right choice staying with the factory color.
Kalvin glad you kept the OEM color 👍🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹
Kalvin is definitely the type of guy who can actually tell people "You got SOFT hands brother"
Congratulations with the progress. It looks amazing. Cant wait to see the rest of the car coming together. Your works is really one of a kind.
Merry Christmas 🎄 get some rest 🤣
Looks great dude, I’m a fan of oem+ the clear looks great and adds that extra attention to detail.
Thanks man🤙🏽 Really pleased with it! Almost making me want to run no carpet 🤣
Only thing from here is up. The fun stuff begins, can’t wait to see the rest of the steps, and it’s been a journey from the beginning to the end.
This will be the best r32 on the road when finished
The video titles are getting more exciting each time, can not WAIT for the car to be done!
I can't wait to see this thing finished. Looks great already!
been here since the s13 rb build, glad to see you never gave up. i have been waiting for this day to finally come for you, have a merry christmas!
Glad to see more consistency on the channel!
Thanks for the support! 🙏
I'm so excited to see this coming along for you. Shows all your hard work and determination paying off.
Minimal rust no more. Now, it’s maximum mint. Beautiful work.
if you are going to OEM color it can you do midnight purple? kinda a shame to paint it just white.
Midnight never came on r32s, would cost a small fortune, is extremely difficult to lay down and repair if damaged. Original white is the only way to go. Never change the colour of a car.
Nothing wrong with white 👍🏼
Imo midnight purple looks wack and overhyped tbh
@zami705 White S14 Zenki owner here.. I couldn't agree more
Midnight purple is kinda overdone at this point id go for 732 - Black Pearl Metallic or Bayside Blue
Fantastic work again.
GDR Mate! Lol By far my favorite automotive RUclipsr. Great freaking work man, i can’t believe how well everything is turning out. Have a Merry Christmas!
I still think you should do Calsonic blue! It's such a gorgeous color! Either way tho, it's gonna be the best restored R32 Skyline out there!!!
Damn i did not think this day would come, Congratulations Kalvin it looks Gorgeous.
Sending you all the best from South Africa :)
I've been watching for what feels like forever and dude I'm so proud of you as a fan brother! You're looking healthier mentally and physically every upload and it's great to see the progress within the creator and their art, your Skyline transformation is insane!
Almost over the hill. Cant wait for reassembly
Bro, looks great. It’s going to last a good long while. Can’t wait for the body next.
Kalvin .....your a master of your craft bud....👍 from the U.K.......
Good to see the progress. Thanks for putting out another great video 🤙🏻
Looks great! Looking forward to seeing the exterior done
you reaching the top of the hill man, its a matter of weeks and you gonna drive it before summer, hell yeah
It’s come a long way. Looking good so far.
Can't wait for the engine work man. I'm hyped and takes me back to the 240 days.
So good dude, glad you did base coat with clear looks mint! 🇦🇺 Merry Christmas
Wow she's coming to life, looking good 👍
Fantastic work! Yiuve been blessed with a gift if talent and you arent wasting it!
Amazing!
Hell yeah Kalvin!! Merry Christmas brotha enjoy your time look forward to the next update
GDR
Hey Kalvin. Watching from the UK. Really love the regular updates. Keep up the good work.
One of a kind sir, your JDR will make your dreams come true!
Looking good, man. The effort and labour you put is crazy man
Nice to see the progress its going to look amazing after it's done. Merry Christmas to you and your family
Looking beautiful!! Can’t wait to see the car all one color ❤
Rust is obliterated. That grin on your face is well earned bro.
Good to see more videos again.
I would paint it with pearl white, meaning it looks flat like what you applied but under any direct light source, you will see that there's something more to the paint.
Just a very subtle sparkle under direct lighting, you know. What you applied is fine as well. It is up to a personal preference at the end of the day.
Also what I would do is throw some accent color in there like bright green-yellow or bright orange on things like the callipers. Maybe also a pinstripe that follows the very characteristic curve that starts around the rear fender goes through the whole side and wraps around the front wheel arch.
Are you going to reassemble the interior before painting the outside or wait till everything is painted?
Kalvin, don’t stress yourself out too much man every car guys goes through these things where it sets us back a step 😂 love hate relationship this car thing man, finished product looks amazing!
Awwww man Xmas day AND MALLI????
THATS WASSUP
Keep going kalvin good job , numbers.
She’s looking GOOOD!
Good job choosing Axalta Metallux for your basecoat. It's originally a more cost affordable polyestor basecoat to the European brand paints.
If I can make a suggestion, I don't know what clear you used in the interior, but I know you used some lower tier Urethane primer.
Lower grade primers have less solids and are prone to more shrinkage. Though most of your panels are new such as the quarters, rockers and stuff, in future restorations, use a Epoxy high build. PPG makes one called VP2050 which is excellent and little shrinkage. It was created originally for industrial and moved to their restoration/custom car line.
There's no true DTM for a Urethane. When I spoke to a chemist for BASF, he told me DTM are only made for collision where a little bare metal is exposed, not to prime a whole car without an Epoxy first.
Another great product is Evercoat Superbuild.
PPG VP2050 is a hybrid Epoxy high build and Evercoat SuperBuild is a hybrid Polyestor filler.
For a clear, since you already have the metallux base, look into PPG 2021 clear. Do not buy it at a jobber. They will charge you $900+. You can source it from a vendor on E-B-A-Y for a quarter of that.
For sound deadener, I would see if you can get all your materials from Carbuilders out of Australia.
If I had to choose a color for an R32 GTR it is definitely (AH3) Red Pearl Metallic.
Keep up the great work
Saludos FELIZ NAVIDAD 🎄.Llevo tiempo esperando videos del progreso y verlo como está actualmente me alegra porque vas por buen camino y respecto al color Blanco es la mejor decisión y aparte no disminuye su valor al contrario OEM más valor muy inteligente.👍
GEE DEE ARR the paint looks fantastic.
Woooo so clean
is that rust under panel 18:44 ?
Where? I’m not seeing anything haha. Considering the whole car has been blown apart and down to bare metal it would be extremely unlikely 😁 if you’re seeing a copper color inside the quarter panel, it’s weld through primer. That’s the only thing I can guess to what you’re referring to. There’s no rust bro 😂
love it! awesome work man
I remember when you picked it up. Bet that first drive is gonna hit different this time.
Kalvin, You did an amazing job man! Looks dope! When you’re done painting the complete car you should really put Reflex Pro II coating on the paint to keep that freshly painted shine. There is a guy in your area, Maybe you have heard of him. Ammo Nyc. The best when it comes to detailing. Check out some of his vids and products and you know what i am talking about. This beauty of a car is definitely worth that treatment especially after all the work and love you put in to it! Let me know what you are going to do. For the mean time. Keep up the amazing stuff brother. Aint nobody got that attention to detail and ability to go the extra mile like you do anymore.
I'd say for under the hood the Design Engineering 010393 Reflect-A-Gold High-Temperature Heat Reflective Adhesive Backed Sheets would be the best for around the firewall and other heat sensitive areas...Then on the other side of the firewall I'd probably go with Siless Liner 157 (4 mm) mil 36 sqft Car Sound Deadening Closed Cell Foam & Heat Insulation mat - PE Foam Sound Deadener Material & Heat Barrier...or something like that with as good or better reviews...
With any stick on product always triple check that the surface is free of dirt or dust or oils...I'd assume since your body work and paint is new its just shop dust you'd have to worry about...
Your paint looks beautiful btw...I'd consider the clear coat extra protection against rust ;)
the progress is amazing, it feels like the mods are coming very soon🗣🔥
Looks so mint 👌
cant wait til shes a roller.
great job bro!
Truely OEM+. Well done sir
Were you able buy new rocker/sill panels? If so, from where? I'm restoring one as well.
I’ve heard good things about hush mat may be something to look into
Sheeeeeee!!! That white is ice cold❄️🥶🥶🥶🥶🙏
When I saw you mixing your epoxy I mistook it for basecoat and thought YES hes painting it EY0. I have an r33 shell in my shed about to be painted in it. Cant go wrong with the OEM white though.
Looks good bro
Merry Christmas Malli fam!
Nothing beats a white R32 🥵
To you its nothing but man you got talent buds
Whats worse, Texas summer or East Coast winter?
East coast winter. No question😂
Nice work brother from new Zealand
Brother so far you have done such a great job.😂
Following from the beginning
Merry Xmas dude🎉.
Merry Xmas everyone. We all get GTR...videos from Santa 🎅
Perfect
So do you have a goal when is this gtr gonna be on the road? I’d love to see it rolling
Gets done when it gets done man. Not going to stress myself out and put myself in a bad position. I’d love to get it done next month!
Kelvin I'm going to rattle can my interior n engine in a wrinkle matte black... Any advice on product? I wouldn't mind a bedliner material either
Just amazing
This car is going to be MINT !!
Is there a disadvantage to spraying without a booth? Are you going to spray the exterior in a downdraft booth? I can’t believe how much effort you have put in. This car will be something you can will to your kids. Great work!
honestly, I would probably paint it black, at least the interior, because i really fw black GT-Rs. Idk about the interior tho tbh. Maybe one of those unique JDM colours like Midnight Purple II or so on, but that'd probably cost a lot or require a ton of elbow grease
What type of camera are you using to film your videos?
iPhone 15👍🏽
Long journey but that looks so good
gdr....
Happy Christmas brother
Lets go!!
GDR 🤙🤙
Year ago you said the 240 was coming back. Still waiting
I would have gone active red II or midnight purple 1 if it was my gtr. And i would use car builders sound deadener🙋♂️🇦🇺
I forgot to suggest the painted floors, the hard finish is like a single piece and rather permanent. As often as you change your mind and if you haven't designed any rollover bars already, then you'll appreciate the ease of working with the painted metal. Besides, DIY FTW ❤
#326 gang 🎉
Predictions for next Christmas morning 2025.
The GTR , will be painted in full. On Fully restored suspension. Maybe also full interior. . . 🎉
hell yeah
That whites going to be gorgeous Kalvin. I figured you would be going back to oem color. Can't wait to see it done and anal retentively sanded and color cut and buffed and a 10 of 10 color job done. I don't see you half assing it at this point.
He doesn’t get the credit he deserves, just wait until the build is complete, 200k gtr
Looks good for sure but I can't help but say imo it's a waste to go that far with an interior that will be covered in sound deadening and then a full interior, the paint and clear coat used there probably could of painted the car and saved some money, but it does look really good.
First🎉
#whatrust
In-your-face Yellow.
Name a 90s sports car that wasn't best in yellow.
Integras
Miatas
C5s
NSXs
Thanks for not painting the car some shade of black!! White is great, and you can't ever go wrong when keeping it true to the original spec of the car.