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Super busy with GS300 stuff. APT / KDB polyurethane sides and front bumper are on. Very minor trimming on the sides so they snug super flush, otherwise a breeze to install. Also installed a brand new bumper grille, and the '97+ door lower claddings I got a little while back. If you use early model claddings it does press against the skirts a bit. I couldn't get the skirts flush around the fender until I switched them. Just an fyi.
...And I kicked off that party tonight! Sideskirts are in the chute first- Bumpers will come off the car this weekend for prep! So here's a quick synapse of how it's going down.
1. Waterbased grease and wax remover. Solvents are a no-go. Make sure it's clean before sanding- Otherwise you'll just bury that into the plastic.
2. Grab some 320 grit sandpaper. Scuff that Sum%!tch by hand like it's a Baghdad baddie.
3. Get some compressed air and blow it totally clean.
4. Use a tack rag and wipe it down. One side to the other not back and forth. Static is a bad thing.
5. Now it's ready for some high build primer. 2-3 coats should do the trick.
If you passed all stations you should now have something like this:
Stopped at this point for now. I don't get much time to work my own stuff. More to come though; thanks for tuning in!
03-12-16, 06:17 PM
