Region: WDCR - 042
Car #: 75
Year : 93 & 95 & 99 Posts: 3727
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Clean it, prime it with pit bull primer, paint it.
-------------------- Mike Collins MEATHEAD Racing http://www.SHEETZ.com The MEATHEAD Racing 2010 Calendar is up!!!! www.MEATHEADRacing.com SMAC Member WDCR-SCCA SM Drivers Rep. ALL OPINIONS ON RULES OR SPECIFICATIONS ARE JUST THAT, MY OPINIONS!
Region: SFR
Car #: 88 SM
Year : 99 Posts: 367
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Yes you need it, look at the other builds for guidance. It's not that bad, use a wire brush.
Rule of thumb for me for body panels... If you can put a screw driver through it (not with a hammer) just with your hand poking at it hard, replace it or repair. Otherwise do what Mike says.
I've spent so much time wire brushing and painting stuff that I'm just tired of it. If I can save myself some labor and time, I'll take it. I have plenty of other more important things to do with what little time I have - like install my diff.
quote:Originally posted by Alberto M Goncalves: Thanks gents.
I've spent so much time wire brushing and painting stuff that I'm just tired of it. If I can save myself some labor and time, I'll take it. I have plenty of other more important things to do with what little time I have - like install my diff.
A real bunch of time can be saved by taking stuff to a self service sand/bead blast place. YES, it cost me $1.25 per minute at the place I go but it's clean & you'll be surprised how much you can clean in a hurry if you organized. Sheet metal, spindles, hubs & ???
-------------------- Have Fun
David Dewhurst CenDiv Milwaukee Region Spec Miata #14
Region: SFR
Car #: 88 SM
Year : 99 Posts: 367
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Al, I did a search for Sand / bead Blast in SJ and found this. There's more.
South Bay Sandblasting 1 review Categories: San Jose, United States Automotive San Jose, United States Home Services Contractors Automotive, Contractors [Edit] San Jose, CA 95101 (408) 927-6636
Here's a review... Great Service! I just bought an old trailer that I am restoring. I needed it sandblasted to remove rust and old paint. I called and talked to James. He quoted me a very reasonable price including pickup and delivery. Estimated time was 3 days. James picked up the trailer Saturday morning and had it back to me by Noon Sunday! Good job on the sandblasting way over achieved on the delivery timing.
Region: 33 SFR
Year : 1991 Posts: 167
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So if you add a bobble head then ... are they classified as a passenger ... and then is the bobble head required to have a helmet. Ok I know that was lame but I had to say it.
-------------------- Joshua Fine SCCA member 323214 since 2003 Novice Permit in 2010 Racing 2011
Region: WDCR
Car #: 56 "Earl"
Year : 1990, 1999 soon to be SM Posts: 2947
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quote:Originally posted by SCCA_Racer: So if you add a bobble head then ... are they classified as a passenger ... and then is the bobble head required to have a helmet. Ok I know that was lame but I had to say it.