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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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Default detailed underside, diff pics wanted

i'm looking for a little photographic motivation while rebuilding my diff. i know somew of you guys have been a little **** about detailing your diffs and undercarriages.
i can remember a few years ago there was a thread about this and there were some very clean cars out there, i'd like to see a pic or two.
thanks guys
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 02:47 AM
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Here's a start:



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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 02:53 AM
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Wow....CC That is beautiful
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 04:43 AM
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Looking good, CC.
JRRifleCoach's looks pretty sweet, too.
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 06:58 AM
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thats pretty clean CC, what did you use to clean off the aluminum?
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
JRRifleCoach's looks pretty sweet, too.
Just had to get in here before he did.


Used copper wire brushes and degreaser. Finish with a nice spray down of brake cleaner.
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Whew CC, that looks

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Some have said I got a little carried away. It was fun though & only took some time & a few sanding rolls & polish.
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Some have said I got a little carried away. It was fun though & only took some time & a few sanding rolls & polish.




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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Just had to get in here before he did.
Glad you did Kev. Had not seen your handy work until now. Nice to see & hear its back together.

Well here it goes.... atotalnincompoop, I hope this will help to motivate you.





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WOW!!!!
both trog and the coachs are amazing.
i don't think i will get that carried away, but you never know.
thanks guys
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Hey, that was nice of you two guys to take your cars apart just to show atotalnincompoop how clean they were. Actually, I envy cars that clean. They are both a work of art.
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Originally Posted by HG
Hey, that was nice of you two guys to take your cars apart just to show atotalnincompoop how clean they were.
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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CC, Trog, Jr,

You all make me feel like such a slob... just beautiful!!!
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I'll have to lower my car just no nobody can see how crusty it is underneath
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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I figured when I put in a 44 I would do it up myself. Those look great ! jr. that is one seriously clean set-up and underside. I would be afraid to have mine look that good .....I wouldn't want to drive it anywhere. Did you clear coat all the parts as well?

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those look bright

how many hours does it take to do that?
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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CC, Trog, Jr,

You all make me feel like such a slob... just beautiful!!!


I should post updated pics. 2 weeks later and its coated in bmw fluid and caked with dirt.
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
I should post updated pics. 2 weeks later and its coated in bmw fluid and caked with dirt.
eh, a little simple green and all will be well.
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