2003 Evo 8: Restore or Replace?
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redcat (Feb 24, 2021)
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redcat (Feb 24, 2021)
#20
Thanks all for encouragement and interest.
Paint is on! Clear is next. Headlights and Taillights also ready for clear. Wing CF is being sanded and will be re-cleared later this week. I expect the car back late next week.
For interior, thinking of a.) clean and dye seats, b.) reupholster with fabric, c.) reupholster with leather, d.) leave them alone for now.
More later . . .
Paint is on! Clear is next. Headlights and Taillights also ready for clear. Wing CF is being sanded and will be re-cleared later this week. I expect the car back late next week.
For interior, thinking of a.) clean and dye seats, b.) reupholster with fabric, c.) reupholster with leather, d.) leave them alone for now.
More later . . .
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#23
Rust was actually not that bad once paint was removed *I had done that prior to bringing the car in). Shop suggested clean up, seal (both sides) and a small amount of body filler. They also warrantee their work.
I did not get close up pictures of the local repairs (rust and small dents), but I will when I get the car back next week, and post more.
I did not get close up pictures of the local repairs (rust and small dents), but I will when I get the car back next week, and post more.
#28
Yes. I made the contract contingent on a complete review of under-carriage. They have also pulled rockers and inner fender wells on the rear wheels. I also get under the car periodically to do oil changes and looked around wheel wells during recent tire rotation. With all the mechanical stuff done over the last four years, and now the exterior restore, I've probably had 4 or 5 different mechanics underneath the car looking as well.
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