2000 Ford Explorer Custom Paint with Lots of Pictures

Just wanted to share my new paint job with everyone here. Lots of pictures. I hope to get rims for it in a month or two. Take a look and post comments. I painted it black in a garage but it was red.

 

[Maverick265]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ArIxXbg2yc

New radio test. Its sideways I know.

 

[Maverick265]

2 hours to clean. One down 3 to go.

 

[synyster]

looks awsome...you gonna beef up the brakes?

 

[Maverick265]

Yea, I plan on beefing up the brakes. I actually plan on replacing everything. Just a step at a time. I'm working on the interior now and just got done dymanting and replacing the carpet. Headliner is next.

 

[Maverick265]

I am having a really, really hard time at finding some good replacement tail lights and 3rd brake light. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[BrianDye]

Eh theres not really much for the 3rd brakelight, just LED replacements; even though the stock one is LED. I just tinted mine so its black. Aftermarkets are clear I think? But theyre RIDICULOUSLY overpriced, usually about $70+

As for the taillights, theres not too many options there, either. Clear, smoked, chrome is about it.

 

[BrianDye]

Another cool idea that im getting ready todo (When I find the glass) is swap my rear glass for the 03' Sport style.

It has the rear wiper built into the glass instead of the hatch. So you could shave your wiper off the hatch, keep your paint there in better condition, and have a fully functioning rear wiper that doesnt miss the glass :

 

[Maverick265]

I think I'm actually going to keep the 3rd brake light. Still want to get rid of the eurostyle tail lights. I was tryign to get ride of the headlights but I can seem to figure out to remove them. Here the seats Im planning on doing.

 

[BrianDye]

If you get new headlights and can't figure them out, id be more than happy to help you put 'em in, you're probably about an hour or a little more south of me.

 

[Maverick265]

Ok cool. Thanks for the offer. I wish I would have seen this post earlier. Maybe I'll look into getting them now and I coudl even throw a couple of bucks your way to for your help.

 

[BrianDye]

Shot you quite a long PM about doing your headlights

 

[Maverick265]

Well, getting rid of this for a 2013 Mustang. Never thought I say this but good bye Explorer

 

[Glen4X4]

Wow...that sucks...have fun with the new ride...this is a sweet Explorer...

 

[Maverick265]

Yeah I will miss it thats for sure but the new Mustang is just calling my name and I can't afford 3 cars and I love my truck to much to get rid of it. On to a new adventure and project but Ford forever!

 

[GRNMACHINE]

Sorry to hear, are you trading it in?

 

[Maverick265]

Well the Mustang aint hitting the lots until June so if I can sell it before then if not I'll just trade it in. I will miss it but the Mustang has a special place in my heart.

 

[Maverick265]

Hey I I'm not selling the car on here mainly becuase I am not aloud to but how much do you think i should ask for it?

 

[GRNMACHINE]

Just wondering if you sold this?

 

[Maverick265]

Nope never happened. Trying to figure out why it wont start/run right now. THere is a short somewhere thanks to the crappy car alarm installers. Im going to end up taking it to a shop somewhere. Next thing is the seats and new front grill.

 

[Joe Dirt]

So is there a Mustang?