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Member ID: TurboKAC

Location: Parañaque, PH

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1992 Kia Pride

Major Upgrades

  • engine swap

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Last updated: Mar 30, 2008

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Mon’s Kia Pride:
“Turbo”

  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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DIY Paint Job: Pictures were taken using my mobile...

Materials:
3 Cans of Bosny Spray Paint (White)
1 Can of Bosny Spray Paint (Clear) for top coat
1 Can of Bosny Spray Paint (Flat Black)
180 Grit Sandpaper

I have already done this a couple of times. Though the quality cannot be compared to a professional paint job, I am quite happy with the results. =)

I just want to repair my hood, front and rear bumpers.

I started with the removal of cracked paints and started sanding the hood and bumpers.

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 55

A close shot of the front bumpers with sanded surface.

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 53 TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 54

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 58

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 56

After sanding, I started wrapping the right and left fenders along with the windshield to protect them from over spray.

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 59

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 63

Same goes with the headlight and corner light assembly... and of course the grill

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 60

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 69

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 70

Just make sure to start wrapping from the inside of the engine bay to also avoid over spray.

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 62

... started spraying black paint on the license plate holder...

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 57

After drying... on goes the masking tape...

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 72

... and the scent of fresh paint fumes started to iritate the neighbors.. ehehehe >:D

... hood first... roughly had 3 coats on it

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 64

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 65

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 66

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 71

then... the front bumper...

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 73

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 74

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 75

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 76

Almost done...

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 77

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 78

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 79

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 80

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 81

Lastly.. my rear bumper

TurboKAC's 1992 Kia Pride Parañaque, PH Customized with K&N Intake, Kicker Speakers, Kicker Tweeters, JL Audio Subwoofers, Lightning Audio Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, Nankang Tires - 82

(to be continued... need to get shots of the results)

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Member ID: TurboKAC

Location: Parañaque, PH