My K20a2 EG build up thread - TONS of pics!

[Fuster_Cluck]

Thanks for all the props guys. Just gave out +1's to you all where it would let me.

Internet has been acting up the last few days. Put a little work in the past couple days. Here we go Session 024:

Past due to clean the rear end:



Engine degreaser, tooth brush, and elbow grease FTW:



Ah, up close there is still some residue



So, I went to AutoZone and Wal-Mart for some paint.

For the suspension & crossmember:



For the under carriage, gas tank, and fender wells:



First thing was the gas tank. When I cleaned the tank I also removed a lot of the OEM undercoating





So I used one of the 3m rubberized coating cans (It's not recommended, but since I already had it on hand figure I'd try one out). And it just so happens 3m sent me a response about the dry weight of the undercoating:



Definitely not as thick as the OEM gunk:



Some close ups (3 light coats):





Let it dry for about 2 hours then decided it was time to lay some paint down. Free paint stand FTW

1st coat:



3rd coat:





Some close ups:

[Fuster_Cluck]

More elbow grease applied:



Hit the crossmember with Ajax and red 3m scuff pad:



Scrub it good:



Hose them off and let air dry:



Ready for paint:
(I was going to tape the bushings off, but to hell with it :boobies: )



Looking much better:



Close up:



Left unpainted / Right painted:



Bling:



No bling:



Where they will sit for the next few days. Then I will be painting the back side:



Should look nice under the car :



That's all for now. Hope to paint the crossmember within a couple days Still need to pull the RTA apart and clean them up for paint and new bushings.

Thanks for looking