my 2nd jazz - helios yellow build thread

[guest3152]

Hi

I already have 2010 GE6 1.4 EX CVT but now that we have our own place, i need another car for work and i always had a soft spot for the GD sport so i got one.
Bought the GD jazz(2005 1.4 dsi sport manual) in March 2013 and was adamant to keep this standard the first day i bought it but the next day i already had a list of stuff i wanted to do to it lol.
So far no big mods but more enhancements. Will update as the transformation takes place.

First day i picked her up



Gave her a wash and debadged


Was going through a thread on fitfreak with people customizing their engine covers. Had some good stuff in there so I thought I give it a go.
Please bare in mind i had never spray painted anything before lol.
Taped up the DSI logo and 2-3 coats of primer. 5-10 mins between each coat then left to dry for 40mins.


3-4 coats of plasti-kote high gloss spray paint. 10mins between coats and left to dry for 48 hours.


Here's the finished product




I then got a bit cocky and thought i paint the grills too.
Taking off the front bumper and grills off the bumper was bit scary and long process because i didnt want to break anything.



Break off clips to remove the H emblem and fishing line or dental floss for rear.

Will be getting red badges but did the H emblems black for now.

Painting wise the process wasn't too different to painting the engine cover. Make sure to wash and clean the grill thoroughly first before priming.
Optional - Heat gun to speed drying between coats




Left to dry in my airing cupboard for 3 days. i Would recommend leaving to dry for as long as possible but i need the car lol.


Putting it all back together was quicker than i expected. Just make sure you remember where all the bolts and clips go.
Finished!





Turn out nice in my opinion and glad i did it.

Cheap mugen rep wind deflectors. Quality wasn't great but looked ok when on.


Got the rear and rear sides windows tinted. Did the rear wiper mod.


I went for light smoke and during the night its ok but in the day it does seem quite see-through so i may re-do them in dark smoke soon.

H4 6000k hi/lo HID
LED side lights and rear plate lights
Nokya yellow fog bulbs





Was a nice day yesterday so gave her a wash and wax then took some pics with my mates vivid blue GD.





My GD(his) and GE(hers)

[tetsky]

Nice job man :D

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[guest3152]

thanks pal

[DrShockr]

I always thought anything in yellow other than supercars looked horrible but I must say I have been swayed because yours looks awesome!

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[guest3152]

Thanks dude!
I really wanted a yellow jazz and I was lucky to find one in really good nick from honda. Yellow jazz's are really rare and yellow is a really jdm colour which I love.

[Garyman]

Its a :thumbsup from me 

[guest3152]

Cheers Gaz! How's your car coming along?

[Garyman]

Cheers Gaz! How's your car coming along?

More or less done now- everything is details in my build thread 

Only thing left which i would love to do but very much doubt it will happen (wife will KILL me) would be to drop a K20 in 

[guest4012]

Car looks amazing! I really wanted a yellow Jazz, but either to far or out of my price range.

Did you have to rough/sand the engine cover before the primer?

Thanks.

[guest3152]

No need to sand but a really good clean will do. The cover has a pimply texture on some parts so it's really hard to get the whole thing smooth.

[guest3824]

Looks boss in that colour.

[guest3152]

12x6 number plates for front and rear
front eye tow hook
front and rear red badges from honda


Fog light surround wrapped in gloss black vinyl



Rear boot panel wrapped in gloss black vinyl



Rear lower bumper wrapped in black gloss vinyl




Now comes the prepping for 4D carbon fiber bonnet wrap!






couple close up shots



All done!


Overall i'm happy with it. The 4D carbon is lovely in the sun but it does look a bit matte when its not, so I may try use some liquid wax to see if it would give it more shine.

[Garyman]

WOW- liking that 

[guest3152]

Look what arrived this morning!!
Wonder what this could be?


Cheers Buddy!!!

[tetsky]

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