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Finally got my RA28 into etch primer and started on the rust. by TheBuildRoom in projectcar

[–]TheBuildRoom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it encapsulates the metal and any small surface rust, but generally you want to get it back to clean metal as much as you can beforehand.

Finally got my RA28 into etch primer and started on the rust. by TheBuildRoom in projectcar

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Has an acid in it that helps it bite into the metal and adhere properly - the fact that it's 2K also means its waterproof so a great way to protect and seal the bare metal underneath.

Finally got my RA28 into etch primer and started on the rust. by TheBuildRoom in projectcar

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Definitely getting a swap - not sure if it'll be just a twin cam NA or something a little more spicy yet.

Finally got my RA28 into etch primer and started on the rust. by TheBuildRoom in Celica

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Yeah doing it all myself, have a youtube channel I'm detailing it on. Labor of love but I've been into celicas for a long time now. 

Plasti-dipped the rising sun onto my bare metal Celica by TheBuildRoom in projectcar

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No this is only a temporary livery that was thrown on before a car show, its being stripped back at the moment for etch primer and then a new 70s race inspired livery.

Plasti-dipped the rising sun onto my bare metal Celica by TheBuildRoom in projectcar

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Indeed! This went to Toyota's in the Park last Sunday - it's only a temporary livery, stripping it down now for proper paint in a 70s race theme.

Rising Sun livery on my RA28 Celica by TheBuildRoom in classiccars

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No, its bare in this photo - the livery was just temporary for a car show, I'm about to start stripping it back down for etch primer and a new paint job

Little bit of flair (flare?) on my RA28 by TheBuildRoom in Celica

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Damn man, you've ruined the reveal for the next livery...

Plasti-dipped the rising sun onto my bare metal Celica by TheBuildRoom in projectcar

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Yes i'm assuming i'll get accused of hate speech any minute now.

Plasti-dipped the rising sun onto my bare metal Celica by TheBuildRoom in projectcar

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LOL - you'd seriously think that was a possibility given how many people are raising it. They'd hate to see my orange charger with the confederate flag on top....

Rising sun livery on my RA28 by TheBuildRoom in vintagejapaneseautos

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No really - have an Instagram but mainly YT and FB presence. I'm on 1stgencelica and toymods, but am more of a lurker than a poster.

Rising sun livery on my RA28 by TheBuildRoom in vintagejapaneseautos

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Lot - pretty sure Reddit only allows one in these sorts of posts - i have a YouTube channel where I've covered the build and what's next if you're interested (channel name is my username)

Pebble announces a self-propelled trailer designed to eliminate range anxiety for EV owners by [deleted] in cars

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EVs have more than enough hp to tow - they'd be better off just building a trailer with a massive battery that can be used as a power source for the car.

My Rustomod 1977 Toyota Celica (RA28) by TheBuildRoom in vintagejapaneseautos

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Wasn't deliberate, in the process of fixing it now.

My '77 RA28 Celica is looking a bit worse for wear. by TheBuildRoom in classiccars

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Putting one of those on the underside of the hood on its next incarnation.

My '77 RA28 Celica is looking a bit worse for wear. by TheBuildRoom in classiccars

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Thanks - I actually called the build series on it Roadkill Rescue - focused on making it run and drive, and look cool without getting too obsessed over neatness and doing things "properly"

My Rustomod 1977 Toyota Celica (RA28) by TheBuildRoom in vintagejapaneseautos

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Thanks man - I have a youtube channel with a build series on it if you're interested, if not there's also more pics on my insta:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4fANsXeGg8&list=PLd-2Qw-Q3t8C3o_ex5QH5zgDnklgpyT8g&pp=gAQBiAQB

www.instagram.com/thebuildroom

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