VLV Black RS2000 Resto/Tidy-Up

[Andyc]

Hi Carl, i did the same job on the wifes rs2000 a few years ago, i used a screwdriver too, after i got all i could off with the screwdriver i used GUNK you can get it from halfords in a tin, painted it on with a brush and then you can just wipe the panel clean, job done, no harsh fumes or chemicals to dela with and took the underseal right off, the stuff outside the chassis rails, that springy white shite that just moves around i got off with paint stripper, that was the worst part of the floor on that car too, your floor looks in good nick, just the usual metal sections to sort out but nothing too bad

Graham

and i did NUB all on my own it was well hard work

[vlv991v]

Thanks very much guys, I will take a trip out to get some new supplies, I'm willing to give everything a try.

[mk2ddc]

Oops just realised i have spelt you`re name with a K instead if a C

Sorry about that Carl

[wetandwindy2]

nice job carl looking pretty good underneath not to much rot to worry about the chassis looks good good on you for sticking at it

[mike77cos]

Really doesn't look that bad, glad your making good progress

[hotrs2000]

some great work going on there son..got all this to look forward too as well.

[vlv991v]

Hey guys, I've not updated my scraping progress for a while. I've been concentrating on the passenger side floor, tunnel and rear wheel tub. I think I'm well over half way now which is nice, I can't believe I've been at this for two months now!!

IMG_8530 by carlf18, on Flickr
I've finally ditched the idea of using a steel screwdriver for the scraping, I wasn't happy with all the scratches from pressing on too hard. I've discovered that using a 39p Wilkinsons wooden spatula is much easier on the car. (I've been through 5 of them so far!). Results are far more pleasing...

IMG_8532 by carlf18, on Flickr

IMG_8533 by carlf18, on Flickr

IMG_8534 by carlf18, on Flickr

IMG_8535 by carlf18, on Flickr

IMG_8536 by carlf18, on Flickr
The rear wheel tub was a nightmare, the stoneguard/underseal was really thick, had to work in 100mm x 50mm sections, applying heat for a minute or so then giving it a good push with the spatula, after a matter of seconds the stuff would go hard again and require more heat. The smoke wasn't very nice either.

IMG_8537 by carlf18, on Flickr
About 10 hours in total later and the tub was clear...

IMG_8538 by carlf18, on Flickr

IMG_8539 by carlf18, on Flickr
I'm almost ready for flipping over to complete the floor section outboard of the chassis. Might be ready for cutting in another couple of months!

[mk2ddc]

Thats coming on really well , Past the worst of it now i`d say.
least it keeps you busy with the weather at the moment !!.

keep it up carl and the pics coming

[ASHLEY]

looking good m8. keep it up

[south west restorations]

woe

hi m8 u have been realy busy since a looked at ur resto .
ur rs looks quite good compared to some .
well worth saving ...
the spit makes a big differnts a found that out out when a done mine.

mines is packed away for the winter now .
starting another project very soon for a m8 .may put a resto on here .

keep up the good work work u will get there and it be worth it
when ur finshed...........

[wetandwindy2]

wow what a difference well done you for sticking to it i gave up after 2 weeks looks to be in good order there not much rot there bet your well pleased

[Mk2steve]

Hi Carl i see you are keeping up the good work,i am sure you are well pleased with the floor of the car.As said before loven the thread keep the pics comming mate.

[SHIFTY]

looks in great nick under there

[Dobbo63]

your doing a great job there carl, at least you have some good mettal to work with. some member,s on here start with a lot less than you have and turn some fantastic car,s out.
so keep at it, and keep the pic,s coming. you, plenty of encouragement from the boy,s on here.

looking at the floor in blackpaint contradict,s the dove grey underside with top coat overspray that some escorts are finished with as per factory finish, assuming your car has,nt had any work done underneath in the past. anyone any thought,s on this.

steve.

[vlv991v]

Thanks for the encouragement guys - it really does help a great deal, especially with this part of the tidy up. I've not even looked at the car for a couple of days as I've been on a course in that there Scotland. Spoke briefly with Fraz (DDA) who took great pleasure in pointing out that his is almost on the road (after a bit of imminent re-touching). Swine, I'm years away from that!!

I'll keep the pics coming if that bloke in the red outfit brings me a new camera.

Dobbo, I hear what you're saying about the overspray thingy - I'm not too sure how it was originally or if that is the original paint. All that is underneath it though is bright metal, I can't imagine any previous resto (pre 1995 when I bought it) would have bare metalled the underside sprayed it gloss black only to cover it all again with stone-chip and underseal. I could be talking nonsense, but weren't black cars special order? And as such would have needed special treatment? I've not found any overspray anywhere, just all gloss. The photos don't really capture the paint quality, it's a very difficult colour to capture in a good light. It looks much better in the flesh.