I had the debut on Saturday at a fellow Mazda enthusiast Tim’s house for a meet.

I finally decided I’m done wasting my time with the painter making false promises about the car.  I’m finishing the last little bit of the car on my own (or with another painter).

(The kid in the picture is a neighbor kid that wanted to be in the picture.)

Wheel well molding is on and door edge guard. I also waxed the car with an overspray remover. Alignment is also done.

What is left to do:

-final alignment of front panels and installation of under tray
-assemble and paint rear louvers
-wheel polish
-windshield molding install
-pinstriping
-finish install of emblems, stickers, etc (I will be doing)
-paint metal sunroof
-detail engine compartment and interior

Once the car is done with paint:
-new tires
-replace carpet (have in garage)
-driver’s seat repair (sometime this year)