Builds Project R2D2 Sixty - 1986 Retro Refresh (1 Viewer)

[BHillteq]

SO excited to see the finished product. The hood/fenders look incredible.

 

[wngrog]

Learning my way around pin-striping today to transition from the gray to silver. I think it looks pimp. Had to order some blue I’ll play with too.

Hood. Driver Fender. A pillar. Done.

Moving to the other door and quarter next

 

[Skniper]

Are you able to polish over the decals without removing color, material?

 

[SteveH]

Ammonia and water is a typical mixture for removing window tint, along with a single edge razor blade for the glue goo. I de-tinted a '76 F-150 and the tint came off rapidly this way.

I love your paint restoration - I presume you're leaving the decals on?

 

[Skniper]

Steam steam steam, no better way.

 

[wngrog]

Ammonia and water is a typical mixture for removing window tint, along with a single edge razor blade for the glue goo. I de-tinted a '76 F-150 and the tint came off rapidly this way.

I love your paint restoration - I presume you're leaving the decals on?

Absolutely. The decals are what make this a one of a kind 60.

I’m being real careful with the decal
Polishing. They have naturally worn areas that are just part of the story.

Dirty ass hands and such. Faded in places. I am Cleaning as I can without removing the blue but yes they are getting waxed to preserve

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Following along here and on ig keep it coming as a fan of STAR WARS really digging the graffics

 

[wngrog]

Here is a non paint and tint related bonus.

Check it.....this fuel tank just got warranty replaced!!

That’s huge.

 

[wngrog]

What us 60 owners already know

1981–89 Toyota FJ60 values are spiking, but they’re still a bargain over FJ40s - Hagerty Media

Heavier and not very fast, but easier on the budget—and two more doors!

www.hagerty.com

 

[cbmontgo]

Looking great, Nolen.

I remember scraping off the tint on my 1985 when I bought it and will never forget what a whipping it was, but so worth it. I eventually repainted this one and had it for 10 years until I fell hard for FJ40s. It was absolutely immaculate. Silver is a beautiful color on these.

 

[Hojack]

I see different grades of steel wool. What number are you using #0000, #000? When applying the CLR are you going around in circles like on Karate Kids, wax on... wax off...

 

[wngrog]

I’m using 0000 where it comes off easy and 00 where I am struggling.

Karate Kids. Paint the fence too.

 

[davegonz]

Looks great. Just can't help to think how much work your arm is doing.

 

[BHillteq]

Learning my way around pin-striping today to transition from the gray to silver. I think it looks pimp. Had to order some blue I’ll play with too.

Hood. Driver Fender. A pillar. Done.

Moving to the other door and quarter next

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Underneath, is that the original silver? I've never seen one that dark before! I have only ever seen them look like this one below.

Looking great, Nolen.

I remember scraping off the tint on my 1985 when I bought it and will never forget what a whipping it was, but so worth it. I eventually repainted this one and had it for 10 years until I fell hard for FJ40s. It was absolutely immaculate. Silver is a beautiful color on these.
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[wngrog]

No, looks like this truck was primed from
The bottom of the door up. Stickers laid. Sprayed silver. Sticker covers removed.

Something like that. The roof has primer

The dark gray is not stock but it’s what is below the custom paint and stripe job.

I’m getting the roof painted and will discuss clear coat with him for the whole truck.

 

[FJBen]

Gotta save those decals for sure.

I occasionally get the urge to remove my epic late 80s early 90s decals for a cleaner all white look, then I follow a thread like this and I’m like nope, they are staying

 

[Dustin Messina]

Here is a non paint and tint related bonus.

Check it.....this fuel tank just got warranty replaced!!

That’s huge.

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How??? @s0me0ldt0ys and I tried on mine and hit a dead end at every turn.

 

[s0me0ldt0ys]

Yeah I hit a brick wall with quality compliance trying to get @Dustin Messina figured out.

 

[wngrog]

Finished up with Mustard 78 and slept in this morning. Builds - 1978 FJ40 Mustard Yellow - almost perfect thread.
Linky

I finished up the drivers side. Looks pretty good. In the natural light I can see a few spots I missed. I’m pretty much out all next week so I hope to start in on the other side next weekend.

I’m looking for a drivers side snake blinder.....

 

[Skniper]

There is so much goodness going on with this one, Luke.

I removed my snake blinders, sorry but my d-side one got dented flat by me knocking mud off my boots....why the hell did they ever put those on there?