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 fatboy
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| posted on November 28th, 2002 at 10:00 PM |
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Hmm - not reall tech - but...
can anyone recomend a good product for restoring all the black plastic bits of kombi interior? - I dont want to spend money trying different types if
someone can say a brand that works.
Also..
My floorpan is solid and I am thinking about using sound deadening paint on it before I start my resto. - is it a good idea to use paint on rust kill
before I do this and will the two chemicals react ?
Also in the middle of the floorpan there is a little trap door that is spring loaded - I cant find any mention of it in the manual I have - What does
it do ?
Any advice would greatfully recieved.
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Andy
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| posted on November 28th, 2002 at 11:00 PM |
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For the plastic bits, I've tried amorall and zymol, but wouldn't rave about either.
As for the sound deadening, it depends on what you plan to use? Personally, I would clean everything thoroughly, use rust converter on any signs of
rust, then give a good coat of paint. Only then I would look at using a tar/bitumen type sound deadener.
The flap in the middle of the floor is the heater outlet for the rear most seats in a microbus! There should be a heater tube attached to it
underneath the floor.
Andy. :thumb
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mnsKmobi
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| posted on November 29th, 2002 at 08:08 AM |
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I have just painted the front floor in my kombi. Here's what I did:
- removed all dirt, loose rust and grease. This is essential if you want a good job.
- applied rust converter to any remaining rust
- fixed a small rust hole by sanding back and applying fibreglass body repair stuff.
- painted the floor with Kill Rust fish oil. Fish oil gets into all the nooks and crannies.
- painted over the fish oil with a rust preventative primer
- painted over the primer with a bitumen paint.
Probably overkill, but you don't want to have to do it again in a hurry.
You have to allow plenty of time for this process b/c the fish oil and bitumen take days to dry.
I'm not convinced yet that the bitumen was a good idea because it might be too soft and get gouged by the rubber mat.
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KruizinKombi
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| posted on November 30th, 2002 at 10:53 AM |
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There was a post some times ago about POR-15 for floorpan protection. Everybody that has used it seems to swear by it, so have a look around for it
Steve.
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