Killarowa's DIY El Wire Interior

[killarowa]

Originally Posted by thecashier

i was just clarifying for my own reasons lol.

How did you get the wire between the doors? Did you have one continuous EL wire, or did u wire a positive between the ends of the neon and have a negative wire for the two small wire things?

Im no electrical guru by any means..... but el wire has both positive and negative flow running into it, and its a little hard to explain myself....

I may have my polarity bass akwards in my explanation, but: inside each of the blue wires you see pictured is a negatively charged phosphorus chemical.... and running down the middle of that is a super thin positively charged wire---commonly referred to as the "angel hair" wire....

HOW DID I GET THE WIRE BETWEEN THE DOORS?--I ran it from the dash, secured it, wrapped around the front door, and then into the rear door.... but keep in mind I had quick connects/disconnects soldered in..... so behind each door panel is a connection to allow easy removal of panels without ripping any wires out.

I hope that helps explain, if not please explain in more depth your question and I would be happy to answer.

---------- Post added at 11:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:10 PM ----------

Originally Posted by blazerlow

I think this is a cool idea. I like how it looks from a distance lit up. not my style though, but to each his own. and as far as the blue paint, I have to agree that it should be wet sanded smooth and get rid of the rough look. but I like the overall concept.

OK.... now as for the crappy door insert paint job.....

I understand the concern, really..... but keep in mind that this car is supposed to POP at night, not during the day.... suits me just fine. I will agree that during the day its not the best looking, if someone wants to be anal and take a super close look at it..... but it wasnt meant to be oogled during the day anyway.....

As for why i didnt wet sand.... this being one of my first few mods, i was worried about the door, and sanding in general....... maybe i will wetsand, but right now its still fresh, new, and sexy in my eyes and mind...... besides, if i did want to wetsand, i would have to debate either ripping out the insert and fighting adhesive to get it secured back on properly, or worry about accidently damaged the rest of the door panel sanding or having paint "run" if i keep it attached.

OVERALL i think its great, wether some think its not professional looking enuff or not, a lot of time was taken so it was done to what I believe to be a job well done.......

and lastly... i said before, looks like poop in the day, sexy by night..... But ive done some nice things to the exterior to help with that

[blazerlow]

that's cool man, I'm not bashing your work in anyway. just stating my opinion. and being that you had a night theme in mind. you really did get good results because it looks awesome in the night pics! good job man.

[SHADWFX]

i'd never even heard of el wire before - that's some pretty cool stuff. it does def make the interior stand out at night. looks like you did a good job with it too. be fun to see a vid of it pulsing to the music

[hailcesar75]

Looks like a clean install. Not my taste but good job putting it together. And camo, this thread isn't about his paint job. It's about the el wire install. You seem to be hangng at fail.net more than usual. Ha ha ha

[cyrusthevirus]

not my taste somethin different thou props

[SportLT]

wow...this is a embarassment to cobalts everywhere...why would you do a half ass job on something that costs thousands of dollars. if your going to do something do it right the first time..it will cost you more time/money in the long run to go back and fix...not to mention its going to hurt the chances of selling the car.

not trying to start crap...just a helpful word of advice.

[killarowa]

Originally Posted by SportLT

wow...this is a embarassment to cobalts everywhere...why would you do a half ass job on something that costs thousands of dollars. if your going to do something do it right the first time..it will cost you more time/money in the long run to go back and fix...not to mention its going to hurt the chances of selling the car.

not trying to start crap...just a helpful word of advice.

HAHAHA, a half ass job on something that costs thousands of dollars.
So SportLT Know it all.... were is the "professional shop" that would install said EL Wire costing thousands of dollars?

As for doing it right the first time..... please enlighten us all on how a professional would install EL Wire and how its SUPPOSED to look?

More time and money to go back and fix....... um...... fix what?

Hurting the chances of selling my car?--Sedan TC, modded like crazy...... highly doubtful. I will be sure to check your show off, or garage and see what kind of car your rocking...... you know.... a pro.

[SportLT]

im talking about brush mark interior paint job....

[killarowa]

SPORTLT-Been on YC a whole MONTH longer than I have with less posts. You much not contribute much, or only just troll threads.

No Garage setup and no showoff?

[SportLT]

post count does not make you smarter..

maybe its low cuz im apart of 3 diff. car forums.