Erik
New Member
Hello all,
Just bought my first civic, a 2000 black 5 speed ex sedan. It's very clean for the most part, scooped it for $3100. Got some dings/dents, nothing major though. Paint shines real nice.
Runs like a top and is a wonderful DD. Pretty much 100% stock except tint and it is equipped with a professionally installed sirius xm antenna/sound system.
I want to do some modding to it, I think the sedans can look real clean if done right. There's very few out there, they're all coupes and hatches, so I'm actually very content with the 4 door beast.
I want to get a type R mesh grill to start things off. I'm worried about using ebay for a cheap one as I'm not sure if they'll fit properly..plus doesn't the sedan have a different size grill? (could be wrong)
I'm also in the process of restoring the appearance of the engine bay... It's pretty clean, but being a midwest car it has some surface rust and corrosion. I've been taking pieces off and letting them soak overnight in vinegar, then taking a wire brush/60 grit sandpaper and having at them. It's not doing the best job though. What is the best way of restoring misc engine pieces? I don't have a sandblaster...Which also leads me to the question of how I should paint my valve cover. I have read DIY's and I'm not worried about painting, but I haven't been able to remove all the surface corrosion/rust on the cover. What should I do?
Thanks CC!
Of course, here's some pictures.
Just bought my first civic, a 2000 black 5 speed ex sedan. It's very clean for the most part, scooped it for $3100. Got some dings/dents, nothing major though. Paint shines real nice.
Runs like a top and is a wonderful DD. Pretty much 100% stock except tint and it is equipped with a professionally installed sirius xm antenna/sound system.
I want to do some modding to it, I think the sedans can look real clean if done right. There's very few out there, they're all coupes and hatches, so I'm actually very content with the 4 door beast.
I want to get a type R mesh grill to start things off. I'm worried about using ebay for a cheap one as I'm not sure if they'll fit properly..plus doesn't the sedan have a different size grill? (could be wrong)
I'm also in the process of restoring the appearance of the engine bay... It's pretty clean, but being a midwest car it has some surface rust and corrosion. I've been taking pieces off and letting them soak overnight in vinegar, then taking a wire brush/60 grit sandpaper and having at them. It's not doing the best job though. What is the best way of restoring misc engine pieces? I don't have a sandblaster...Which also leads me to the question of how I should paint my valve cover. I have read DIY's and I'm not worried about painting, but I haven't been able to remove all the surface corrosion/rust on the cover. What should I do?
Thanks CC!
Of course, here's some pictures.