The Subaru SVX World Network   SVX Network Forums
Live Chat!
SVX or Subaru Links
Old Lockers
Photo Post
How-To Documents
Message Archive
SVX Shop Search
IRC users:

Go Back   The Subaru SVX World Network > SVX Main Forums > General SVX Babble

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-09-2004, 09:41 AM
starsh0t starsh0t is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Boulder, Co
Posts: 65
Send a message via AIM to starsh0t Send a message via Yahoo to starsh0t
Question on cosmetics...

When I got my SVX it was the dirtiest car I had ever seen.. obviously the person who had it before me did not take care of it at all. I've been working to fix that slowly, like vacumming and putting new parts in like rims etc.

So how much would it cost me to:

-fix scratches, dents, missing paint.. not anything MAJOR but minor dings and dangs.

-driver and passenger side have what looks like "dog damage." tiny bite marks and such. backseat has stiching loose.

-sunroof needs to be pushed down a little due to a missing screw which I am sure I can find at a hardware store or something.

-headlights (i am thinking of the clear lenses from smallcar)

-cleaning of the suede
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-09-2004, 11:23 AM
Landshark's Avatar
Landshark Landshark is offline
Hater
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: The Burgh
Posts: 10,807
depends on how much you want to spend.

- not sure what an about an auto body will charge, but you can get touch up paint (can't find the link where i got it), a 'chip kit', and maybe a 'Ding King' and try to fix the chips and dents yourself for cheap.

- you can check out www.leatherique.com for really good leather restoring stuff (rejuvernator, crack filler, dye), or you can buy new leathers at Motor Sport Warehouse.

- you can clean the headlights (do a search), or the clears are a nice mod.

- suede can be cleaned (Woolite, i think lighter fluid for stains?) - do a search for 'ecsaine cleaning'.

hope that helps - good luck.
__________________
Alan

1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD!
1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD!
2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD!
1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD!
2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD!
2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+]
2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray)
2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-09-2004, 11:27 AM
SHISVX SHISVX is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: converted to PA
Posts: 3,064
duct tape is cheap!



JUST KIDDING

Kelli
__________________
Previous owner of the
Princess Pearlie "Dimples"
as of 8/6/03
1992 LS-L Pearl 124k
"Yeah, that thingy!"
owner of the new 1992 LS-L Pearl "Susie"
I am a pessimistic optimistic. I think the worst is going to happen, that way when it does, i don't feel as bad, but if the best happens, i am twice as happy.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-09-2004, 11:59 AM
Landshark's Avatar
Landshark Landshark is offline
Hater
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: The Burgh
Posts: 10,807
Quote:
Originally posted by SHISVX
duct tape is cheap!



JUST KIDDING

Kelli
purple neon and stickers might hide the blemishes, too. ask Kelli how.
__________________
Alan

1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD!
1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD!
2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD!
1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD!
2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD!
2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+]
2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray)
2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black)
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-09-2004, 02:48 PM
HighwayUFO's Avatar
HighwayUFO HighwayUFO is offline
After 200, it's all the same.
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Caldwell, Idaho
Posts: 1,009
To clean the headlights, go to Autozone, Schucks/Checker/Kragen, or any auto parts store and find some plastic polish. Usually comes in a bottle. I used it on my SVX and the before and after is amazing. Give that a try.


Keith
__________________
The member formerly known as Civic_Slayer
1992 "Robins egg blue" SVX Originally Claret 147k- CURRENT

1992 Pearly 187K and climbing (11-91) #964 *retired

1992 Pearl SVX 122500 miles #86 FASTAR THAN THE OLD ONE.*SOLD

Everytime I get into my car, it always reminds me that it has POWER
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-09-2004, 03:18 PM
deruvian
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
civic_slayer, about your avatar... Is that Homer's brain in there, or a little centrifugal supercharger??? Looks like the latter to me.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-09-2004, 03:43 PM
immortal_suby's Avatar
immortal_suby immortal_suby is offline
Thread Killah
Alcyone Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 5,835
Registered SVX
I thought it was a turbo?
__________________
Matt
Locker Link
2015 BRZ Limited 6MT
92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting
92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles
19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !.
89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-09-2004, 08:50 PM
Chiketkd's Avatar
Chiketkd Chiketkd is offline
Row faster...I hear banjos!!!!
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Posts: 10,334
And according to ricers, add about 5hp each!

Quote:
Originally posted by Landshark
purple neon and stickers might hide the blemishes, too. ask Kelli how.
__________________
"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato

2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR
2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold)
2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold)
1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold)
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-09-2004, 08:52 PM
Chiketkd's Avatar
Chiketkd Chiketkd is offline
Row faster...I hear banjos!!!!
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Posts: 10,334
I thought is was a turbo as well... Got boost on your mind?

Quote:
Originally posted by immortal_suby
I thought it was a turbo?
__________________
"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato

2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR
2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold)
2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold)
1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold)
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 05-10-2004, 08:17 AM
mark10t
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
<<Question on cosmetics... >>


.......Oops, sorry!

I thought this was going to be about Mary Kay or Avon or something.........

-Mark
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 05-10-2004, 11:52 AM
petesvx2's Avatar
petesvx2 petesvx2 is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: FL
Posts: 1,198
Quote:
Originally posted by mark10t
<<Question on cosmetics... >>


.......Oops, sorry!

I thought this was going to be about Mary Kay or Avon or something.........

-Mark
Mary Kate and Ashle.........whoopsie
__________________
1992 Pearlie ... ??????k Sold 8/04
Kenwood KDC-MPV619
Wedgie Cupholder

1998 Acura Integra LS 74k Sold 1/07
2007 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner SR5 .04k!
2011 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, 4x4 TRD Sport
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 05-12-2004, 11:30 PM
Chiketkd's Avatar
Chiketkd Chiketkd is offline
Row faster...I hear banjos!!!!
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Posts: 10,334
I went to AutoZone today and picked up some plastic polish. After 30 minutes of polishing, my former yellow headlights are now perfectly clear! Civic_slayer is right - the before and after will amaze you!

-Chike
Quote:
Originally posted by civic_slayer
To clean the headlights, go to Autozone, Schucks/Checker/Kragen, or any auto parts store and find some plastic polish. Usually comes in a bottle. I used it on my SVX and the before and after is amazing. Give that a try.

Keith
__________________
"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato

2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR
2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold)
2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold)
1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold)
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 05-12-2004, 11:41 PM
ensteele's Avatar
ensteele ensteele is offline
Betcha can't buy just one!
Alcyone Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Burlington, WA
Posts: 19,552
Send a message via ICQ to ensteele Send a message via Yahoo to ensteele Send a message via Skype™ to ensteele
Registered SVX Classic SVX
Putting the wheels on the right way adds way more power than anything else. Also won't get you as many negative comments either.
__________________
.
Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*>

Subaru Ambassador

[COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430
1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739
1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831
1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680
1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229
1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car)
1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913
1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164
1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176
1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215
1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223
1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408
1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484
1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525
1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624
1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961
1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855
1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872
1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097
2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951
1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420

My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 05-12-2004, 11:43 PM
Chiketkd's Avatar
Chiketkd Chiketkd is offline
Row faster...I hear banjos!!!!
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Posts: 10,334
I can respect that...

-Chike
Quote:
Originally posted by ensteele
Putting the wheels on the right way adds way more power than anything else. Also won't get you as many negative comments either.
__________________
"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato

2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR
2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold)
2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold)
1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold)
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:07 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2015 SVX World Network
(208)-906-1122