DIY: Painting my Nissan Patrol

[ngen]

Yes there are small dents that need to be fixed, i was quoted 25,000 total cost, dent , paint complete body work . work done in 12 days approx and probably another 10,000 for hollow alloys.

I am just hesitating because local traffic is so bad, others put door dings from carelessness, and in past i just had concentrated on car's mechanical repair work only.

levin ... they will charge extra for labour and 25K sounds reasonable ... I have a cuore and i've been quoted between 15K and 45K. Just make sure YOU buy the right paint and good quality lacquer. if you leave the paint materials to the painter then you might run into trouble. I'm planning to do the cuore myself with hasan around the end of Feb and our estimated cost is about 8-12K for the whole car.

[ajab9007]

amazing hassan bro so finally you have released the DIY.......made me read each n every comment great narration,NP lookin sesky with the blue metallic coat
Tempting to do it some day.
this link might help
How To Prepare & Spray Paint your Panels - Modified Car Forums

[hayzin]

Ajab lala! Thanks so much, the link is very useful.
Inshallah will finish this DIY over the weekend and post pics by Monday.
After this is done, still on the wish list is the snorkel, rock-siders, nudge bar and a juicy set of 33's.

[fuma]

Beautiful!! Marvelous work!
The thing is that no matter how much you DO with Nissan Safari, it seems less.
This SUV is made to modify & beautify UNLIMITED ! You can't stop!
I painted ma Safari Black. Full black, grill, rims, bull-bars(front-back), side steps door lockers,
i had TALL skinny tyres like BUS/Truck.
Then i was then i was bout' to put 20inch Lift+Upside Doors openings',
But Then because of parts problems & all mechanics don't touch this vehicle, i sold it off.
My Safari was called " Big Black BEAST " in ma' town DHA, Karachi.

[hassanazeem]

Beautiful!! Marvelous work!
The thing is that no matter how much you DO with Nissan Safari, it seems less.
This SUV is made to modify & beautify UNLIMITED ! You can't stop!
I painted ma Safari Black. Full black, grill, rims, bull-bars(front-back), side steps door lockers,
i had TALL skinny tyres like BUS/Truck.
Then i was then i was bout' to put 20inch Lift+Upside Doors openings',
But Then because of parts problems & all mechanics don't touch this vehicle, i sold it off.
My Safari was called " Big Black BEAST " in ma' town DHA, Karachi.

Is it just me or does this post make DHA Karachi sound like the Bronx...o_0

[hayzin]

Well boys...I am pleased to announce that the job is complete and the beast is ready to rumble! Got the same polish guys to come to the house for the final touches. There are some mistakes, some overspills n some under-spills but overall, I'm happy with the results, will let the pics do all the talking...

[hayzin]

After trying a variety of brands of polish like Formula 1 etc, I've come to conclude that the Turtle Wax ICE series is perfect. A bit pricey, but really worth it. I would recommend that everyone use this brand.

[hayzin]

Rear lights installed. Definitely better than the other ones.

[hayzin]

Front projectors installed.

[hayzin]

This was a good experience no doubt. Perhaps I have found my retirement hobby
Thank you everyone for your comments and support. It always helps to take up such tasks when you know that there are other enthusiasts out there with the same kind of passion and craze, not to mention 'keerdhaas' for such machines.

IJC Snow Cross 2013, here we come!

[hayzin]

Also big thanks to ngen and nuic for everything from equipment and advice to practical hands on assistance.

[alijees]

Hasan! I wish I had seen this thread earlier! Great job and never mind the mistakes! Thats how u learn. Bravo.

[madCYRUS]

Hayzin Bro!!!
Your ride looks awesome. You did a fantastic job... Kudos!!! And projector lights have given a despicable look to the ride, which conforms to the overall beastly aura. Thumbs up for you my friend!!!

[IHateRollas]

Nicely done bro. But gloss is missing :S

[hayzin]

Imtiaz buddy thanks a lot!

Hayzin Bro!!!
Your ride looks awesome. You did a fantastic job... Kudos!!! And projector lights have given a despicable look to the ride, which conforms to the overall beastly aura. Thumbs up for you my friend!!!

[cooldevil]

nice outcome and v nice effort

[autoSlaVe]

BRAVO!

Great Job Brother. One must have strong determination and craziness about his ride to do some out of the box stuff like you did most importantly with your OWN HAND(H)

In my opinion you should put the those hollow rims back on. Rig would be more sesk with those.

Tuned for your next upgrades.

Good Luck

[hayzin]

Thank you brothers for all your kind words, support and encouragement! Sorry for the late reply to all.

[sjehsan]

Awesome job done Sir

[Tabish1]

MashaAllah