I flipped my car over !

[LucidDisarray]

So where did you attach it?

I attached it right were the bumpers would attach.

For the back I had to get 8mm couplers to lengthen the studs. They only stick out about an inch...

[icallshotgunVW]

A Continuum Transfunctioner delete is in order for your new VR6. More whp...
I need to come over to do my delete.

[DubNMiatafan]

Damn it Jamie can't you see than man's occupied? He doesn't need to shave a piddly 30 lbs off your 4000 ton sow of a car.

[LucidDisarray]

I present to you.....


The ELIMINATOR













This is what I accomplished in about two hours... This tool just grabs and tears the undercoat right off (thanks Uber E)












It cleans up the seams real nice.
























not something you see everyday, my bro working on a car
















I feel like I got a good third of the undercoat torn off. Hopefully tomorrow will be a productive day as well.
(I'll try and post some vids of the car getting flipped and the eliminator in action)

[DubNMiatafan]

Nice work so far man, it's coming along. Why are you stripping the undercoat again? To reapply it with new stuff?

[LucidDisarray]

Nice work so far man, it's coming along. Why are you stripping the undercoat again? To reapply it with new stuff?

Yup, and to make sure that I get rid of all the rust that might be hiding under that undercoat...

I want it rust free.

I want to apply POR15 to the entire bottom.

Anyone have any opinions on the stuff?

http://www.por15.com/POR-15/productinfo/1GB/

[JohnStamos]

Yup, and to make sure that I get rid of all the rust that might be hiding under that undercoat...

I want it rust free.

I want to apply POR15 to the entire bottom.

Anyone have any opinions on the stuff?

http://www.por15.com/POR-15/productinfo/1GB/

Works good as long as you do perfect surface prep. It tends to not like to stick to clean rust free panels if you don't prep well.

I prefer to Epoxy prime, thick basecoat with leftover or paint that was mixed the wrong color, then bedliner.

[Leedubber28]

hey do you go to NEIU?

[LucidDisarray]

hey do you go to NEIU?

omg....

YES! ha


I flashed my fogs at a white MKV, was that you?


I always park on the 4th floor.

[evol_mk3]

Originally Posted by LucidDisarray
Yup, and to make sure that I get rid of all the rust that might be hiding under that undercoat...

I want it rust free.

I want to apply POR15 to the entire bottom.

Anyone have any opinions on the stuff?

Yeah, I've used it. I built a rotisserie for my Mk3 as well. I've POR-15'd the whole undercarriage and passenger compartment. It's great stuff. YOU HAVE TO CLEAN/PREP the surface good.

Also, do it in a well ventilated area and where mask/goggles/gloves/long sleeves... That stuff will make you feel like sh!t and you'll have black boogers for a week...


Juston

[Afazz]

Do you have details on your wire-brush grinder? I've seen the Snap-on Crud Remover but it's crazy expensive, and the knotted wire wheels for 4-1/2" angle grinders don't last long.

Nice work by the way, I might have to do the same soon!

[Sodomythical Frostgoat]

I'm here for the cephalic carnage references.

[LucidDisarray]

I'm here for the cephalic carnage references.

\m/ Hell yeah!! My favorite band by far!

Do you have details on your wire-brush grinder? I've seen the Snap-on Crud Remover but it's crazy expensive, and the knotted wire wheels for 4-1/2" angle grinders don't last long.

Nice work by the way, I might have to do the same soon!

It came with 3 wire brushes and the eraser wheel.

This was the cheapest I could find it.

They don't tell you how much the shipping is before you pay though...

it was only $17

I like this tool a lot. I never tried removing undercoat before, but I think I saved myself a lot of time by investing in this tool straight up.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/dendf700.html

YOU HAVE TO CLEAN/PREP the surface good

Works good as long as you do perfect surface prep. It tends to not like to stick to clean rust free panels if you don't prep well.

^^^ that's what I read on their site too...

Did you guys prep it with Metal Ready?

or the Prep Ready?

(same thing isn't it?)







Thanks for all the positive feedback! It's really motivating.

[Sodomythical Frostgoat]

\m/ Hell yeah!! My favorite band by far!

[shameless plug]

Their new album, 'Misled By Certainty' is available now on CD, Deluxe CD & Gatefold LP from Relapse Records. Buy today!

[/shameless plug]

[LucidDisarray]

[shameless plug]

Their new album, 'Misled By Certainty' is available now on CD, Deluxe CD & Gatefold LP from Relapse Records. Buy today!

[/shameless plug]

I want the Vinyl so bad.


I heard most of the album and it's awesome.

I'm gonna have to buy it and give them the support that they deserve.

[evol_mk3]

It's says to only use their stuff, but I used another brand for Metal Prep and it came it fine.

[Sodomythical Frostgoat]

I want the Vinyl so bad.


I heard most of the album and it's awesome.

I'm gonna have to buy it and give them the support that they deserve.

Buy this. You're supporting the band and helping pay my salary.

http://shop.relapse.com/store/produc...roductID=40383

[VRSean]

Looks like a sweet build, looking forward to watching the progress!

[LucidDisarray]

Buy this. You're supporting the band and helping pay my salary.

http://shop.relapse.com/store/produc...roductID=40383

you work for relapse?

I supported your salary and the band so much already. haha

I need to support my build right now.

Looks like a sweet build, looking forward to watching the progress!

Thanks!

[Sodomythical Frostgoat]

I certainly do. You'll be happy with the new album, it's very quintessentially Cephalic, but quite different form all their other albums at the same time.

[R32enthusiast]

sick project good luck with it... cant wait to see the final outcome

[LucidDisarray]

Thanks ^

The past week I have been working on the car every chance I could. I have most of the undercoat stripped. I just need to clean up the inconspicuous areas.

POR 15 is on it's way. Should be here this weekend.


Today I stripped most of the seam sealer in the bay. I want to clean the bay up but I still want the car to function as a daily.

Things to do...
-Battery goes in the boot
-Windshield washer container will be modified to fit in the fender or in the rain tray.
-Coolant reservoir might be modified to fit in the rain tray as well.
-Power steering juice container will also be relocated.


I have to look around for more ideas.




I originally thought I would keep the car silver....

However, I know that I won't be happy with a silver car.

Since I have everything torn out, I am considering spraying it as well.

[JohnStamos]

\m/ Hell yeah!! My favorite band by far!





It came with 3 wire brushes and the eraser wheel.

This was the cheapest I could find it.

They don't tell you how much the shipping is before you pay though...

it was only $17

I like this tool a lot. I never tried removing undercoat before, but I think I saved myself a lot of time by investing in this tool straight up.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/dendf700.html







^^^ that's what I read on their site too...

Did you guys prep it with Metal Ready?

or the Prep Ready?

(same thing isn't it?)







Thanks for all the positive feedback! It's really motivating.

Marine Clean, metal etcher, then basic prep-all. That how I do it. The "rougher" the metal the better the POR-15 works.

[LucidDisarray]

Marine Clean, metal etcher, then basic prep-all. That how I do it. The "rougher" the metal the better the POR-15 works.

I ordered the marine clean and the prep and ready.

Metal etcher primer?

The POR 15 will adhere better to it but will it keep out the moisture like it says it will when its sprayed over primer?

[JohnStamos]

I ordered the marine clean and the prep and ready.

Metal etcher primer?

The POR 15 will adhere better to it but will it keep out the moisture like it says it will when its sprayed over primer?

Metal ready acid etch is what i use.

[JohnStamos]

Metal ready acid etch is what i use.

Here's pretty much the perfect write up. http://www.texasbugstop.com/POR-15.cfm

[SlowVRT]

I will be doing the same in a little while. Looking good.

[Mr.Red]

[BlueDevilCabby]

why not just remove the coolant bottle all together and put a inline filler?

[LucidDisarray]

Here's pretty much the perfect write up. http://www.texasbugstop.com/POR-15.cfm

Thanks!

why not just remove the coolant bottle all together and put a inline filler?

Thanks for the idea.

I'll search around, but if you have any links or pics of this done please post em up.

[dceola]

very cool sir

[LucidDisarray]

^thanks


It's gonna be a long weekend. My goal was originally to paint the bottom of the car. However, prepping the undercarriage is becoming much more tedious than I originally expected. I am being really meticulous with getting all the undercoat out of every nook and cranny.

My new goal for this weekend is to have the underside completely cleaned. I had some helping hands Yesterday and scraped off a good portion.

I scraped the car today. My brother walked into the garage and looked in disbelief when he saw my girlfriend helping. She helped me out for three hours today.

My dad stepped into the "shop" and said that a buddy from work suggested I use fiberglass for the holes.


Does using fiberglass to patch up the holes sound like a proper fix?

Anyone have any experience patching with fiberglass?

It would much easier than cutting and welding.

[DubNMiatafan]

Whoa whoa whoa, Jess helped on the car? My mind is blown.

And I think fiberglass wouldn't be a good substitute for metal. Just my unprofessional armchair mechanic opinion

[LucidDisarray]

I don't know how I overlooked this.

I found some replacement rocker panels on ECS tuning.

This means that I just need to concentrate on patching up the floor.

This will definitely save me some time.

[LucidDisarray]