On Mon, 30 Jun 1997 WINDOWSEET@aol.com wrote:
> The Gt6+ went up on blocks this weekend for a complete suspension overhaul.
> That's the easy part. Everything came off except for two a-arm pivot bolts
> which are frozen (rust) to the bushing sleves. They are soaking in
> penetrating oil right now. The problem is that the PO (DPO?) had the entire
> underside of the car rust proofed several times over the years and they
> coated evrything including the suspension parts! It is a mixed blessing
> since I'm sure this treatment saved the car from rusting since it was used as
> a daily driver but it sure makes the view under the bonnet less than
> desirable. I have decided to remove this stuff from all the visible surfaces
> and repaint as necessary. As I remove the "gook" there is some nice looking
> BRG underneath. Does anyone have any suggestions for a safe way to remove
> this stuff. I have resigned myself to the fact that this will be a long, slow
> process but I'm looking for something besides flammable materials to soften
> and remove the undercoat.
>
> Greg Wolf
> 70 GT6+ "Ian"- In need of de-gunking!
>
For removing undercoat, I used oven cleaner. Spray it on, wait a while,
and it scrapes right off.
Good luck
Robert Carley
73 TR6 - front fenders going on, almost ready for the paint shop
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