spare tire carrier - curious question
03-23-2011, 05:13 PM
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spare tire carrier - curious question
My car was apparently undercoated when it was new. I guess that's a good thing cause there's no rust on the car. But, when they did it they sprayed the spare tire carrier w/undercoating. I was just wondering if the spare tire carrier is supposed to have the undercoating on it, or if I should remove it for originality. What's correct?
03-23-2011, 06:33 PM
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what were they trying to protect . from I know fiberglass floors don't rust
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03-24-2011, 11:57 AM
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That undercoating applicator must have been fun to use because whoever did my car looked like he was having a fun time doing it.
Either that or he was a new guy trying to do a real good job.
That stuff is every where! And thick.
03-24-2011, 12:00 PM
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Or, try to remove it. If it's a "beach" to remove, it was probably factory or dealer applied.
That undercoating applicator must have been fun to use because whoever did my car looked like he was having a fun time doing it.
Either that or he was a new guy trying to do a real good job.
That stuff is every where! And thick.
That undercoating applicator must have been fun to use because whoever did my car looked like he was having a fun time doing it.
Either that or he was a new guy trying to do a real good job.
That stuff is every where! And thick.
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03-24-2011, 05:44 PM
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Hi,
I believe the only undercoating applied in St. Louis was just a quick spray in the rear of the 4 wheel wells, and a little on the upper/inner surface of the rear wheel wells on the reinforcing plate for the shoulder harness bolt. It was really there for sound deadening.
I believe the undercoating was applied after exterior painting and black-out were finished.
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I believe the only undercoating applied in St. Louis was just a quick spray in the rear of the 4 wheel wells, and a little on the upper/inner surface of the rear wheel wells on the reinforcing plate for the shoulder harness bolt. It was really there for sound deadening.
I believe the undercoating was applied after exterior painting and black-out were finished.
Regards,
Alan
03-24-2011, 09:13 PM
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Dealer options
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but other than the wheel wells as Alan said I believe the full body undercoating was a dealer only option.
I think the same goes for the luggage rack on the rear deck and passenger side mirror.
I think the same goes for the luggage rack on the rear deck and passenger side mirror.
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03-25-2011, 10:16 AM
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Boy, y'all have some nice cars. Thanks for the pics. I'm gonna go ahead and labor thru removing that junk off the tire carrier. Paint the metal frame a simi-flat black and leave the glass unpainted. That should do...
Thanks again for all the comments. VERY educational!
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Thanks again for all the comments. VERY educational!
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03-25-2011, 06:56 PM
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Hi dw,
I found that after cleaning all the goop off the fiberglass tub, (try not to scratch the fiberglass), putting a couple of light coats of semi-gloss clear on the tub looks very nice against the semi-flat black strap, if you're looking for an 'original' appearance.
Regards,
Alan
I found that after cleaning all the goop off the fiberglass tub, (try not to scratch the fiberglass), putting a couple of light coats of semi-gloss clear on the tub looks very nice against the semi-flat black strap, if you're looking for an 'original' appearance.
Regards,
Alan