ARCHIVE LabRak - MetricTLc 80 Series Build Thread (1 Viewer)

[AATLAS1X]

I don't do squeaks and rattles.


Pass front torn apart.

Speaker installed with lock nuts

New foam around rods

Harness taped back up and zip tied along its route.

All rod pivot points, handle points and ends cleaned and greased.

 

[oilbrnr]

Cool! Going to Overland Expo in May then off to the Canyonlands in UT. Would be a nice addition!

 

[AATLAS1X]

I should have taken before pics.


If you clean all your plastic with degreaser and rinse well you can take a propane torch and gently melt the plastic and the tiny scuffs and scrapes will blend in. Now this console looks as-new.

 

[AATLAS1X]

Swearing like a trucker installing her Bluetooth and iPod smartphone adapter. As she wants in inside the console. Go Pink!

 

[1973Guppie]

I should have taken before pics.


If you clean all your plastic with degreaser and rinse well you can take a propane torch and gently melt the plastic and the tiny scuffs and scrapes will blend in. Now this console looks as-new.

wow, that is amazing........

 

[TYM4FUN]

Sub'd, and congrats!

 

[AATLAS1X]

Tore the cluster out as I can't stand any scratches on the lens. Removed the lens from housing and polished with 3M plastic polish.

Before and after.

 

[AATLAS1X]

Where I shine and no pun intended is in the details.

Get your latex gloves on and grab a handful of Vaseline and coat the door seals. Then use an oil base dressing for the plastic door trim and lathe it up.

Let it sit for a few days and wipe dry. They will seal, not squeak or leak and last a long time.

The painted black trim I polish with 3M finesse and wax to a new finish.

 

[AATLAS1X]

While I am always amazed at the mechanical prowess of many Mudders...I am in awe of your ability to deep-clean a vehicle. The patience and attention to detail it takes to make a 20-year-old vehicle look new on the inside, without replacing fabrics and other bits, strictly using soap, water, detergent and elbow grease is astounding.

THAT's the part I look forward to.

Thanks Garth.

It's a curse and a gift. I can't stand thinking about someone's skin cells, buggers and scabs in my new ride.

This one is going to look great I think. Very few scratches on the body panels. The bumpers will need some attention and ill hold off on those.

Ill geek out on the door jambs, engine hood jamb, headlights, grill, trim and paint. Inside all the plastic is removed and cleaned, door panels are taken apart and cleaned and ill be re vinyl wrapping the tops if I can find a thin solution.

 

[DARKNESS]

That's awesome. I see a summer cleaning project taking shape for my rig.

On mine I had to remove a bunch of glue on wood trim from the vent surrounds. It damaged the matte coating and I wound up lightly sanding it off and polishing the plastic. It looks fine but I'd like to get it back to factory if possible. Any coating recommendations?

 

[AATLAS1X]

That's awesome. I see a summer cleaning project taking shape for my rig.

On mine I had to remove a bunch of glue on wood trim from the vent surrounds. It damaged the matte coating and I wound up lightly sanding it off and polishing the plastic. It looks fine but I'd like to get it back to factory if possible. Any coating recommendations?

That's tough, I removed the wood in my 100 and the glue was a huge pain. I used a heat gun to soften the adhesive and a plastic scraper as my fingers were numb from using them. I then used a small 3" buffer with several polishes to get the sheen back. Not an easy or fun task.

 

[1973Guppie]

hey shane, I have a bunch of scratches on the factory dash plastic where I removed the fugly wood trim pieces, unfortunately I used a screwdriver instead of heat. Do you think I can smooth those wih the propane torch method?

 

[DARKNESS]

A couple other 80 quirks to check

1) The diverter valve for the windshield washer is a poor design. Yours is probably broken and squirts water out the front and back at the same time. It's a pretty cheap and easy fix with an OEM part.
2) Open up your blower fan (under the glovebox) and clean it out. The 80 has no in cabin air filter so all sorts of crap gets in there.

 

[AATLAS1X]

hey shane, I have a bunch of scratches on the factory dash plastic where I removed the fugly wood trim pieces, unfortunately I used a screwdriver instead of heat. Do you think I can smooth those wih the propane torch method?

You know better to work on a LC while drinking.

It may soften the edges of the scratch, but not make it go away. The console has lights scratches, not gouges.

 

[1973Guppie]

You know better to work on a LC while drinking.

It may soften the edges of the scratch, but not make it go away. The console has lights scratches, not gouges.

is it possible to work on a landcruiser while not drinking? man, you are full of useful info.....

 

[AATLAS1X]

is it possible to work on a landcruiser while not drinking? man, you are full of useful info.....

Don't tell anyone.

If the scratch has a ridge like ^ then you can take a razor blade and lay flat and trim it off. Then use the torch to soften it and blend in.

 

[1973Guppie]

Don't tell anyone.

If the scratch has a ridge like ^ then you can take a razor blade and lay flat and trim it off. Then use the torch to soften it and blend in.

good info, will try, thx......

 

[AATLAS1X]

Super Clean. Check

Acid. Check

Bucket of water and Dawn. Check

Clay bar. Check

 

[AATLAS1X]

Prep is complete.


Very lucky that its 100% paint other than roof was painted due to rack removal. This makes for a long detail process, but a rewarding one.

 

[scrowley]

WOW looks brand new!! Nice work.. Great attention to detail on the small things. I used to be a detail fanatic with show cars/BMW's . Wet sanding and buffing everything possible, clay bars, etc. I detailed my 80 all the time until it started to get trail damages and mud, then I just said F it, just going to relax.