Front inner fender skirt/cover removal - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

WVZR-1 · 02-03-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

Excellent work Tom!
Going back on will you be using rivits or torx screws?

I should have sufficient hardware for you also!!

Jagdpanzer · 02-03-2017

Thanks Dave, I very much appreciate it.

Roadster · 02-05-2017

Made more progress today....getting there.....lol

My selection of tools for this job getting the rivets out....the 5 lb sledge is one of the best tools I own...it even loosens bolts when even a breaker bar won't do....

RS before disassembly...

RS under hood after panel removed...

RS after cleaning....

Roadster · 02-05-2017

RS headlight bucket before...

RS headlight bucket after...

RS panel removed...you can see how cruddy it was from all of these years, the LS looked exactly the same....

RS topside panel cleaned....

RS bottom panel cleaned, but needs help!!!

Roadster · 02-06-2017

Recommended by another car buddy.....paint for plastic......
Picked these up today, will do one bottom side panel with Rust-Oleum Flat Black and the other bottom side panel with Krylon Fusion Satin Black....
Also picked up a sanding block, as I have to sand those pieces, hoping it will smooth out the stone digs somewhat, we shall see!!!

Roadster · 02-08-2017

On the RS of this pic you can see the difference from the LS, all those marks are actually road grime, oil and whatever else you pick up along the way when driving in the rain. Add that to 23 years of use and you have a build up that is fun to remove...using a sanding block and a small screwdriver, removed all of the imperfections, ready for paint...

Used the Rust-Oleum paint, not to satisfied so far with the way it laid. I may have been to anxious and put on too much of a heavy coat. The longer it dries, it does seem to eliminate those fish eyes.....but I may have to re-sand and start over again...

Roadster · 02-08-2017

Experimentation still needed....part is dry, shade of finish is fine....but have to figure out how to get a smooth finish allover!!!

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 02-08-2017

Tom,
You may have silicone residue on those fenders.
Use one of the Eastwood type products that removes that before painting.
Think its called PREP.

No matter what you cleaned or roughed the surface with, silicone remarkably
hangs on tough.

Wish it would on my tires!

Best of luck!!!
Marty

Roadster · 02-08-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRM500RUBYZR-1

Tom,
You may have silicone residue on those fenders.
Use one of the Eastwood type products that removes that before painting.
Think its called PREP.

No matter what you cleaned or roughed the surface with, silicone remarkably
hangs on tough.

Wish it would on my tires!

Best of luck!!!
Marty

Thanks Marty, I was using mineral spirits as a prep....maybe not the correct product to use on this surface. Didn't even think about silicone being on there!!!
Will check out the Eastwood product.....appreciated....

WVZR-1 · 02-08-2017

I don't know that there's any rattle can that sprayed directly has adhesion capabilities for the product. I don't know that the GF PP is a plastics type or not. I'm accustomed to seeing the "TYPE" in a trademark or circle or something of the sorts. Could they be assumed to be PP? Maybe - very likely!

If you were to use maybe SEM 3986 Adhesion Promoter it might do much better. Very HOT soapy water wash first after maybe the use of a silicon remover BUT when using the correct adhesion promoter maybe you could get a much better finish. Durability might always be an issue! Visit an auto refinishing/auto body supply house in the area maybe.

Here's a 3986 product user guide. Painted lots of plastic after using this stuff

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com//pdf...omoter_tds.pdf

GFPP maybe?

http://www.plasticsgroup.com/polifil_gfpp.php

02-03-2017	#22
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,650	Re: Front inner fender skirt/cover removal Thanks Dave, I very much appreciate it. __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake

02-05-2017	#23
Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,913	Re: Front inner fender skirt/cover removal Made more progress today....getting there.....lol My selection of tools for this job getting the rivets out....the 5 lb sledge is one of the best tools I own...it even loosens bolts when even a breaker bar won't do.... RS before disassembly... RS under hood after panel removed... RS after cleaning.... __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member

02-05-2017	#24
Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,913	Re: Front inner fender skirt/cover removal RS headlight bucket before... RS headlight bucket after... RS panel removed...you can see how cruddy it was from all of these years, the LS looked exactly the same.... RS topside panel cleaned.... RS bottom panel cleaned, but needs help!!! __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member

02-06-2017	#25
Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,913	Re: Front inner fender skirt/cover removal Recommended by another car buddy.....paint for plastic...... Picked these up today, will do one bottom side panel with Rust-Oleum Flat Black and the other bottom side panel with Krylon Fusion Satin Black.... Also picked up a sanding block, as I have to sand those pieces, hoping it will smooth out the stone digs somewhat, we shall see!!! __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member

02-08-2017	#26
Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,913	Re: Front inner fender skirt/cover removal On the RS of this pic you can see the difference from the LS, all those marks are actually road grime, oil and whatever else you pick up along the way when driving in the rain. Add that to 23 years of use and you have a build up that is fun to remove...using a sanding block and a small screwdriver, removed all of the imperfections, ready for paint... Used the Rust-Oleum paint, not to satisfied so far with the way it laid. I may have been to anxious and put on too much of a heavy coat. The longer it dries, it does seem to eliminate those fish eyes.....but I may have to re-sand and start over again... __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member

02-08-2017	#28
DRM500RUBYZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mullica Hill, New Jersey Posts: 2,566	Re: Front inner fender skirt/cover removal Tom, You may have silicone residue on those fenders. Use one of the Eastwood type products that removes that before painting. Think its called PREP. No matter what you cleaned or roughed the surface with, silicone remarkably hangs on tough. Wish it would on my tires! Best of luck!!! Marty

02-08-2017	#30
WVZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,889	Re: Front inner fender skirt/cover removal I don't know that there's any rattle can that sprayed directly has adhesion capabilities for the product. I don't know that the GF PP is a plastics type or not. I'm accustomed to seeing the "TYPE" in a trademark or circle or something of the sorts. Could they be assumed to be PP? Maybe - very likely! If you were to use maybe SEM 3986 Adhesion Promoter it might do much better. Very HOT soapy water wash first after maybe the use of a silicon remover BUT when using the correct adhesion promoter maybe you could get a much better finish. Durability might always be an issue! Visit an auto refinishing/auto body supply house in the area maybe. Here's a 3986 product user guide. Painted lots of plastic after using this stuff http://www.autobodytoolmart.com//pdf...omoter_tds.pdf GFPP maybe? http://www.plasticsgroup.com/polifil_gfpp.php