My new rotary!
#28
I actually haven't even cleaned it yet. Just gave it a quick wash when we got it to the shop and that's it. I have to spend quite a bit of time on the interior. The white vinyl is pretty dirty from sitting. I've done a few test spots though and it cleans up nice. I have to find a good way of getting all of that old crusty undercoat off in the engine bay. If anyone has any suggestions let me know.
#33
Senior Member
I actually haven't even cleaned it yet. Just gave it a quick wash when we got it to the shop and that's it. I have to spend quite a bit of time on the interior. The white vinyl is pretty dirty from sitting. I've done a few test spots though and it cleans up nice. I have to find a good way of getting all of that old crusty undercoat off in the engine bay. If anyone has any suggestions let me know.
just chiming in... beautiful find love the blue!
#34
Senior Member
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For undercoating I found the best method was first mechanical removal.
Get a few different sizes of plastic scrapers, even cut some narrower to get into smaller spaces. Scrape as much of it off as you possibly can.
I then found the best 'degreaser' to be a rag soaked in WD-40, because you have already scraped most off, the rag will make quick work of anything that remains.
This worked very well on my 82 FB that had original oil/wax type spray rust proofing that was applied in 1982.
Get a few different sizes of plastic scrapers, even cut some narrower to get into smaller spaces. Scrape as much of it off as you possibly can.
I then found the best 'degreaser' to be a rag soaked in WD-40, because you have already scraped most off, the rag will make quick work of anything that remains.
This worked very well on my 82 FB that had original oil/wax type spray rust proofing that was applied in 1982.
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pfsantos (02-13-18)
#44
I had some time this weekend to spend on the car finally. I took it out for its first drive saturday morning. Car works good other than a hesitation when in the secondaries on the carb. I'll have to sort that out. I also finally got the seats all cleaned.