2012 Excursion Conversion

Krause · Apr 12, 2014

Does the paint match perfectly in person? It looks a bit like you can tell where the transition is because the black from excursion underneath has given the red a darker look? I don't know but that's how it looks on photos?

6.0Dually · Apr 12, 2014

Krause said:
Does the paint match perfectly in person? It looks a bit like you can tell where the transition is because the black from excursion underneath has given the red a darker look? I don't know but that's how it looks on photos?

I'm seeing this too. Maybe it's the shade?

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Flounder_Pounder · Apr 12, 2014

It's the black underneath I'd say :-(

Doodie · Apr 12, 2014

Looks factory, excellent work fellas.

Wayne · Apr 12, 2014

Hmm. I saw that, but figured it was a dark object in the reflection. That would definitely be a drag if there wasn't enough base coat.

Krause · Apr 12, 2014

6.0Dually said:
I'm seeing this too. Maybe it's the shade?

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Flounder_Pounder said:
It's the black underneath I'd say :-(

Wayne said:
Hmm. I saw that, but figured it was a dark object in the reflection. That would definitely be a drag if there wasn't enough base coat.

Yea, I agree with others its looks top notch... But I am worried the black affected how the color came out/it needed more coats of red. I thought it was a reflection thing too but on picture has the parts of the same reflection on both doors and the rear appears darker. :shrug:

sootie · Apr 12, 2014

is it just me or is the rear axle closer to the front of the wheel well?

Daddyusmaximus · Apr 12, 2014

Love it. You got mad skills. With all that custom work, I would have went ahead and base coated and sprayed the whole thing. That's too good of work to skimp on paint. Bedline the tan area and around the rear wheel well, you'll never be able to tell the difference.

Funny how we nit pick the finished product, yet wish we had the fabrication skills...

Krause · Apr 12, 2014

Daddyusmaximus said:
Love it. You got mad skills. With all that custom work, I would have went ahead and base coated and sprayed the whole thing. That's too good of work to skimp on paint. Bedline the tan area and around the rear wheel well, you'll never be able to tell the difference.

Funny how we nit pick the finished product, yet wish we had the fabrication skills...

Not nitpicking, just voicing an observation that could potentially help. The amount of craftsmanship that has gone into this is extraordinary, and the owner likely has a lot invested as well. That said, nothing ever goes perfect, and if the paint isnt just an optical illusion created by the picture, then its best to know about it than not.

fine69 · Apr 12, 2014

Daddyusmaximus said:
Love it. You got mad skills. With all that custom work, I would have went ahead and base coated and sprayed the whole thing. That's too good of work to skimp on paint. Bedline the tan area and around the rear wheel well, you'll never be able to tell the difference.

Funny how we nit pick the finished product, yet wish we had the fabrication skills...

I was thinking the same thing, seems like too much work to not paint the entire thing, plus all the work blending and trying to match the factory paint job.

NorthCentral Customs · Apr 13, 2014

4 heavy coats of base coat. Looks lot better in person. It is shadowing from the things behind it. There will be the factory 12 Flare and a rear rocker molding from the 05 EX that will bump the flare all painted to match.

Dave · Apr 13, 2014

Damn I never realized you guy were in Green Bay. Im going out that way in a few weeks. Would love to see this thing in person

NorthCentral Customs · Apr 14, 2014

Windows back in, handles and weather stripping back on.

Dzlnut · Apr 14, 2014

Looks awesome!!

juniort444e · Apr 15, 2014

My dream vehicle. Tons of skill that I wish I had. Cant wait to see the finished product.

NorthCentral Customs · Apr 16, 2014

Sprayed tinted the third brake light, installed LED bulbs in the third brake light, bought new LED tail lights, installed the roof rack, started molding the rear fender flares.
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