Some pics from underneath my car

**Y2KPewterSS** · 11-26-2006, 03:34 PM

I figured out a way to get that black tar crap off so I have been removing it. Here is my progress so far. I still have plans to pretty the underneath some more and I know I have to do something with the exhaust, its a major eye sore. I will be doing a 12 bolt sometime in 2007 as well.

**Redphoenix1998** · 11-26-2006, 03:56 PM

Yeah, I drive on the coast once in a while and it helps to have it considering I do spend time out there

**'96 Z28SS** · 11-26-2006, 05:23 PM

why ain't that y-pipe polished?

**Y2KPewterSS** · 11-26-2006, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by '96 Z28SS

why ain't that y-pipe polished?

I am working on something for the exhaust

**wesTXwitesnake05** · 11-26-2006, 08:41 PM

how do you get the black crap off, id love for the underside of my car the be that clean again.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 11-26-2006, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by wesTXwitesnake05

how do you get the black crap off, id love for the underside of my car the be that clean again.

Razor blades+Simple green+rags. Spray the Simple green on and shave off the black crap with the razor blades. Its not a real pleasant task, but sure cleans it up.

It would help a lot if you had one of those razor blade holders instead of holding the blade with your hands like I did

**wesTXwitesnake05** · 11-26-2006, 09:03 PM

ok, cool. seems like this will be one of those 'bored on saturday night' drinking projects lol it should take me at least a 20 pack of Bud to do the whole thing

**Y2KPewterSS** · 11-26-2006, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by wesTXwitesnake05

ok, cool. seems like this will be one of those 'bored on saturday night' drinking projects lol it should take me at least a 20 pack of Bud to do the whole thing

**Y2KPewterSS** · 11-26-2006, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by KageSS

I think Goof-Off would work a lot better. It would make the removal job a lot easier.

http://www.drugstore.com/products/pr...Y-PLST-0-BRAND

I have some in a spray bottle. I will give it a try hopefully tonight and let everyone know if it works any better than SG

**djvaly** · 11-26-2006, 11:30 PM

have you tried really fine sandpaper like 300-400type. wet it then sand it up then wash it off.
never tried it this way but I think it should work. use a lot of water while sanding so you won't scratch the hell out of the pipes.

**9t8z28** · 11-27-2006, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

I am working on something for the exhaust

Fine steel wool and acetone works awesome for cleaning the exhaust!

**astyles** · 11-27-2006, 08:51 AM

damn the top of my car is not that clean

**Frankthetank** · 11-27-2006, 11:45 AM

looks clean man

**Y2KPewterSS** · 11-27-2006, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by astyles

damn the top of my car is not that clean

**Y2KPewterSS** · 11-27-2006, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by 9t8z28

Fine steel wool and acetone works awesome for cleaning the exhaust!

Originally Posted by djvaly

have you tried really fine sandpaper like 300-400type. wet it then sand it up then wash it off.
never tried it this way but I think it should work. use a lot of water while sanding so you won't scratch the hell out of the pipes.

I will try the top method first and go to the bottom method if the top fails, thanks guys!

**Y2KPewterSS** · 12-10-2006, 02:32 PM

It was a nice day today and I had work to do on the car anyways so I started working on the exhaust. The acetone never had a chance, maybe its because mine was in such bad shape.

Now to the good news, I wetsanded using 400 grit and the results are fantastic so far. I am not totally done yet, but I will start a new thread with pics as soon as I finish it up. Anyone looking to do this, I definately recommend the wetsanding technique versus the acetone.

**SexOnWheels** · 12-11-2006, 06:30 AM

Looks good!

Like you said you need S/S exhaust.

And maybe paint your 10 bolt, then the underside of your car will be mint.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 12-11-2006, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by SexOnWheels

Looks good!

Like you said you need S/S exhaust.

And maybe paint your 10 bolt, then the underside of your car will be mint.

Very true! I think the exhaust will be up to par when I finish wetsanding it. Its looking great so far. I don't think I am gonna waste time on the 10 bolt though, I plan to get a 12 bolt or 9" next year, so I will just paint/powdercoat it at that time.

Thanks for the comments.

Got anymore pics of the underneath of yours?

**SexOnWheels** · 12-11-2006, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

...Got anymore pics of the underneath of yours?

Think I have one more from last years winter mod-fest.

**TheKitchenSink** · 12-11-2006, 08:02 AM

Heres a few of mine..I'll have to do something about the rear end someday.

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