Got some stuff finished, 2 tone exterior now

[davesexplorer]

After getting my daystar lift installed I figured why not.. so I "two-toned" the expy, making all the lower panels a nice black color, and getting rid of the chrome "U" on the grille, painting it a like colored gray "hammer finish" using krylon fusion.

I did sand the parts a bit first just to help adhesion, especially the chrome piece in front.

Here's some pics:

Before:

After: (with daystar lift F&R, paint, window visors, taillight covers and front end cover)

Also finished the subwoofer box (amp rack will have to wait till I have fiberglassin time)

Those are two 18" Fi Audio BTL full optioned subs w/ 2 Kicker KX2500.1 amps.

 

[ELVATO]

What grit did you use to sand?

And you used the Krylon Black paint for plastic? I've been wanting to do it with my Expy, but don't know how it will look with a white Expedition.

 

[davesexplorer]

I used 600 grit sandpaper I believe, it's what I had at the house leftover from another project, didn't really take any texture off but scored it enough to promote adhesion I guess.

 

[XLTman]

hey dave nice expedition you got there how much did your daystar lift cost altogether? thanks

 

[davesexplorer]

I got the daystar lift for $235 + shipping from ebay.

 

[davesexplorer]

Thought I'd update:

American Racing 18x9 Rims, 285/65 BFG AT's, No rubbing issues at all. Nothing else yet, sinking too much money into this right now

 

[jlw0211]

what Daystar lift did you use? 2inch pucks? Was it pain in the ass?

 

[ELVATO]

I also painted the lower part of mine black.

Originally, it was gray (the ones found on the XLT). Painted it black, and now it matches very nicely with the tint I did in the front.

I'll post a picture once I clean it up again

 

[Remo]

Did you guys use clearcoat over the black paint? Let me know how it holds up...I'm going to be painting my valance to match in the spring/summer...thanks

 

[bloodzero]

That's one of the few Expo's I've seen that looks good lifted.