 Painting Inside of Center tunnel, Any tips? |
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| TonyAKAVW |
 May 26 2006, 11:16 AM
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That's my ride.  Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None  |
I'm planning on painting the inside and outside of my center tunnel this weekend as I have the fuel lines out and I can't think of a better time to do it.
Painting the outside seems like it should be pretty easy. The prep work was pretty quick, so painting should be really quick. The inside is where I'm concerned as I can't think of any way to get really good coverage. I suppose there's no way really to get complete coverage, but I'd like to do as good a job as I can. I recall Andy saying something about spraying compressed air inside to spread paint around, so I may give that a try. I was also thinking of tipping up the car by putting one end up on jack stands and letting the paint run inside. The problem I see with that is it may pool up in areas sunce I can't raise the car more than say 20 inches in the back. -Tony |
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| Allan |
May 26 2006, 11:29 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
I think I'd just try and use a coat hanger with a sponge or cloth attached to it and daub as much Por-15 in there as you can.
Never tried it so I don't really know. When ya gonna be ready for that PV run??? |
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| TonyAKAVW |
May 26 2006, 12:14 PM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Headrage @ May 26 2006, 10:29 AM)  I think I'd just try and use a coat hanger with a sponge or cloth attached to it and daub as much Por-15 in there as you can. Never tried it so I don't really know. When ya gonna be ready for that PV run??? Thats a great idea! Maybe a couple months? I seem to be perpetually a couple months away (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) So don't bother waiting for me. I can always take the TT. -Tony |
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| Crazyhippy |
May 26 2006, 12:26 PM
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Insert witty comment here... Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-July 05 From: Home of the Coyotes, AZ Member No.: 4,493 Region Association: None |
Go myth busters style and do a stick of dynamite in a paint can (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Oh wait, that didn't work.... The compressd air idea will help, but you will never be able to get 100% coverage in there. fortunatly there is still factory paint too, as you cant sand in there either. BJH |
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| TonyAKAVW |
May 26 2006, 01:14 PM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
Most of the factory paint is gone. The only reason I'm painting in there is that there is a lot of surface rust. Last night I sprayed a bunch of Jasco Metal Etch inside.
Much of the rust seems to be due to a leaky brake master cylinder which spilled substantial amounts of fluid into the tunnel, probably mixed with water etc., and dissolved the paint. -Tony |
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| Aaron Cox |
May 26 2006, 01:16 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
pour a bunch in and rock the tub around????
tilt and lean it lol |
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| cobra94563 |
May 26 2006, 01:38 PM
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Chris Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 1-March 05 From: San Francisco Member No.: 3,696 |
I used those cheapo foam paint brushes. They come in packs attached to plastic handles. Ripped off the foam head, cut in half, taped to coat hanger wire. Drilled 1in holes in a couple spots to get the mid points.
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| turboman808 |
May 26 2006, 02:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
I'm paiting my car what does it look like I'm doing Geez!!!
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