Recent content by stpetedale

I need to do this. Gotta get a new grey dash first.

Just an observation. Looks like the gas nozzle might of hit it while filling up? I would not paint it. Factory paint is best. Dr colorchip will definitely clean it up nice. Might take a few attempts to get it right.Defintly sucks!!

Excited to see the rear bumper layout! :clap:

Looks like some goo?? Try some goo b gone. I'd order a Dr.color chip small kit. You will need for future chips as Toyota paint systems are very prone to road chips. The kits are very simple to use.

Been procrastinating on ordering one for my 80 for several years! Finally put an order in.

Looks nice! Could you provide a side shot showing how close and angle tire sits at? Whenever you get a moment . Thanks!

Aircraft remover will definitely strip it. On monstaliner Twitter page they were using a citrus paint stripper. I think the chemical was pretty safe to use. I would scuff it and respray in color of your choice.

The color is awsome. I have a 95 same color but had to monstaliner it. My paint was shot and didn't wanna spend a ton on paint.

Nice!!

This has really turned into a Matlock episode🤔 I just can't picture that clamp being the culprit. There seemed to be plenty of clearance around side and bottom of Phh nipple to not interfere with head seating flush. Hopefully the machine shop takes pity on your wallet!

Thanks. Looks to be about 1/8th inch recessed from flush with block? From posted picture looks to be about same amount of hose to right of clamp after mated to block.

Great observation. Definitely looks like the constant clamp indention on HG. Might just be from positioning and lowering head onto motor. It looks from pic that clamp is in the clear? I would think a rectangle imprint from clamp on HG would be present about an inch long if it didn't seat...

Looks great. 10 passes with a DA is painfully slow. Better safe than sorry. I've had pretty good results using megs100 as a faster cut and polish.

Rotary definitely cleaned that up nicely. The torx will definitely do an excellent job correcting the rotary swirls.

A dull razor blade scraper. Keep window wet with spray bottle of water. Keep glue /tint wet as you scrape it off.Old tint is the worst to remove.Ammonia to remove glue is the best I've used.