Marilee’s Build Thread

[RN80]

For bedliner removal I use something called a cup brush. I install it on my buffer.

We tried that on the buffer and grinder, but it turns out this is Monsta Liner....hard as a rock and the wire brush didn't work.....but thank you so much! I will try any and all suggestions!!!!!

 

[RN80]

Purple strip discs. I use them quite a bit. They work well on the roll on liner materials.

GL

J

Hello! Kelly ordered 80 grit and 120 grit drums....they should arrive today. If they don't work....I will try the purple strip discs! It is Monsta Liner and hard as a rock. I hope 80 grit works and doesn't scratch it too bad!!! Thanks so much!

 

[RN80]

Sanding drums haven’t arrived yet. Using Flap discs on grinder. 80 grit. Making progress!!!

 

[RN80]

Hard work. Flap disc 80 grit works well. I know I gouged it a couple time. Ugggg. I’m learning

 

[RN80]

I’m done for today. 120 grit on the drum sander! Takes Monsta Liner off. I started with 80. Then 120. It’s got some bad scratches. Ugg

 

[RN80]

Oh yeah! 120 grit new drum! I can’t wait

 

[RN80]

Turns out the flap sanding drum that is all sandpaper and no Brillo pad between doesn’t work well. But....now I’m in business!!!!!!

 

[ERG80]

Looking forward to seeing your continued progress. I’ve enjoyed Kelly saad’s restopaint threads and was hoping for one on an 80. You’re granting my wish.

“Watched”

 

[RN80]

Looking forward to seeing your continued progress. I’ve enjoyed Kelly saad’s restopaint threads and was hoping for one on an 80. You’re granting my wish.

“Watched”

Thank you! I had surgery on my right arm today. But I look forward to getting back to my 80. As soon as possible!

 

[SNLC]

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Getting it and that is a good tool for the job!

Cheers

 

[RN80]

Took carpet out before I had surgery. Washed at carwash, removed padding from underneath and today dying the carpet! Getting seats reupholstered too! They will be done soon!

 

[RN80]

Oh yeah!!!! Dying carpet due to fading and stains. It was in good condition and worth keeping. Also ordered new wheels and tires. Sticking with the 16" tires for more side wall.

 

[Graniteone]

Good stuff! Two arms are for wimps!

 

[NorCalFJ100]

Hey you're making great progress!! Love to see it come together. Keep it up and hope your arm heals quickly!

 

[kelly saad]

I figured out how to use paint stripper in 100+ degree, AZ desert climate at the shop. Coat it on thick and heavy, then cover with thin plastic, 1-2 hours later its 90% bare metal. Touch-up the 10% and its complete. While removing paint from other vehicles, I did a small test spot on the roof of her 80. It removed the bed liner and paint to bare metal. Last time we tried this, It was drying too fast, so it was unable to produce results. With the plastic, it cannot dry out, and it does not eat up the plastic. The last time I used stripper was 20 years ago, and it bubbled the paint off the vehicle in 15 min without plastic. Apparently the chemicals have changed.
So, now she will be finishing this paint removal project hopefully very soon.

 

[RN80]

I figured out how to use paint stripper in 100+ degree, AZ desert climate at the shop. Coat it on thick and heavy, then cover with thin plastic, 1-2 hours later its 90% bare metal. Touch-up the 10% and its complete. While removing paint from other vehicles, I did a small test spot on the roof of her 80. It removed the bed liner and paint to bare metal. Last time we tried this, It was drying too fast, so it was unable to produce results. With the plastic, it cannot dry out, and it does not eat up the plastic. The last time I used stripper was 20 years ago, and it bubbled the paint off the vehicle in 15 min without plastic. Apparently the chemicals have changed.
So, now she will be finishing this paint removal project hopefully very soon.

Thank you Sweetie! The paint stripper with plastic and patience totally works!!!!!

 

[retrofive]

We need more pics! That is coming along great!

 

[RN80]

I cannot believe the Monsta Liner is almost completely off! I have new wheeled and tires. Have colored the carpet. I have a new (used) tailgate. Seats are being reupholstered. Need to choose a color(s)!

 

[RN80]

Kelly just sent these to me. Learning about this and working on my 80 is super fun!

 

[RN80]

One side sanded! Bare Metal