Project Lex

[scheides]

I think my evo has more rust than your car! I had no idea it had 160k miles on it, very nice shape for that many miles man.

Lookin forward to more progress!

[Halon]

Lol, lift is pretty low on the list. I'm even starting to wonder if it's even worth it to get one, or maybe just go in with someone on a small shop instead.

Yeah its actually a 1992, 165k or something on the clock. I bought it from a guy in IL, no idea where it was before that. But yeah I would prefer zero rust, but not too shabby considering the mileage, definitely something I feel like I can fix too.

[Goat Blower]

Yeah, after rolling around all night under my Tiguan, I realize I really need a lift again. Looking good B-man!

[A//// Guy]

If you have some pointers on undercoating, lemme know! I'd love to just do a black undercoating or something. I just have no idea what kind of prep is involved, what kind of product to use, etc.

I undercoated my old 1g, its easy. Just clean the underside really well with soap and water first, then use some mineral spirits, brush it really well to get all the grime off. Tape off all the areas you dont want undercoat on, and go to town with several layers.

[Halon]

Did you use roll on stuff? I've read of a few people using truck bedliner stuff that looks nice too.

[A//// Guy]

Nah I used spray on rubberized undercoating, you can get it at most auto parts stores.

[tehehodi]

Put your car on a rotisserie first. Ask fejerery. I'm sure he can help you. :D

[Halon]

I'd love to do that actually, I think I'm too scared to do that tho, lol.

[Kracka]

[1 Minute Ago 09:37 AM] Super Bleeder!!: tyler from MG with the turbo cobra did that like 5 years ago and it looked AMAZING
[1 Minute Ago 09:37 AM] Super Bleeder!!: somone tell brandon to use POR15 on his lexus underbody

[Halon]

Interesting. That car i posted above, he actually did POR15 before he put that undercoating on. Here's what it looked like with just the POR15. I have no idea about what these coatings are, so I kinda figured it must have just been kind of a primer or rust inhibitor or something.

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx119/EvosSti/7-7-2011015.jpg?t=1310084787

Only thing I don't like is how shiny it is. I think more of a matte finish would be my perfect world. But i'm open to anything at this point really.

I'll try to wash it and get it as clean as I can, but I'm not going to sand it down to bare metal. So if there is a product that will adhere better than others with a surface that's just been washed (not sanded), that'd probably be higher up on my list.