i dont supose......

[V3N0M]

I dont supose anyone knows of an easy way to get the tar/bitumen off the floor in the car???? and also can the body come off the chassis? ( cant spell ) both may seem like a dumb question but i just dont see a way of doing it.. any help would b great ^_^

[SL/ENUT]

These aren't dumb questions. If you gotta question and want to learn, its the best way to post it but, are we talking about a VB?. If so no you can't take the body off the chassis cause Commodore sedans/wagons don't have one.
The best way to get the bitumen coating off is use a hot air gun and paint scraper. Heat up the coating slowly and scrap it off. It will take time

[V3N0M]

yep its a VB.. thanks tons. will start that this arv some time.. cross fingers theres no rust.. cause my boot is already loaded with it >_<.

[SL/ENUT]

Ahhhh yes, for some reason most VBs the rust goes in the boot.
Oh and when you scrape around the front seat areas on the floor, look around for cracks, a common problem in VBs-VLs

[vkberlina]

Before you heat up the bitumen look around for splits & cracks in it also form under the car push out the rubber plugs which will help lift up the bitumen.
Chip up as much as you can first before you start heating it coz i will get messy.

If heating doesnt work

Other way is to melt it with deisel, deisel is safer as it has a much higher flash point so it will be safe to weld around after. Just were gloves & protective clothing when you use it and wash yourself very well after if you leave it on your skin it will take your skin off.

Also another way I have used is to get a wire wheel in a drill and it will oblitorate it off the metal, just make sure you wear safety glasses when you do it, also it works better on bitumen that hasent been heated or had a solvent on.

cheers
Scott

[V3N0M]

sweet thanks

[justbad4you]

I dont supose anyone knows of an easy way to get the tar/bitumen off the floor in the car???? and also can the body come off the chassis? ( cant spell ) both may seem like a dumb question but i just dont see a way of doing it.. any help would b great ^_^

The best way to get the bitumen coating off is use a hot air gun and paint scraper. Heat up the coating slowly and scrap it off. It will take time
OR Before you heat up the bitumen look around for splits & cracks in it also form under the car push out the rubber plugs which will help lift up the bitumen.
Chip up as much as you can first before you start heating it coz i will get messy.

If heating doesnt work

Other way is to melt it with deisel, deisel is safer as it has a much higher flash point so it will be safe to weld around after. Just were gloves & protective clothing when you use it and wash yourself very well after if you leave it on your skin it will take your skin off.

Also another way I have used is to get a wire wheel in a drill and it will oblitorate it off the metal, just make sure you wear safety glasses when you do it, also it works better on bitumen that hasent been heated or had a solvent on.

[ari666]

well thats the best thread dig of the month. easily. so:

[75hjprem]

hahaha ari you make these forums so much better

[vkberlina]

Holy thread dig batman!!!

its also a great way to boost your posts by re writing what others have said without adding anything new...


now where are the EFI5L conversion posts....


One thing I guess I can say positive about it he really knows how to use the search function

[codfishface]

Careful Lads.....He has a Brown Belt in SLR 5000's.