1994 HMCS Project

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Roof rack is probably going back on when repainted. The brushguard... I haven't decided. Looks like someone is going to give me a HMMWV brushguard this week, so I might put that on instead. There is no underbody damage, but also no underbody protection.

[BlueHUMMERH2]

I got Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound today to try to work out the scratches more. It seems to be helping, but it's hard to tell. The driveway makes for a dreary reflection on the side of the truck too, so I can't get a good idea. If I get the passenger's side done today, I can turn the truck around and put the newly finished side in the sun. Then I will know!

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Well, the Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound worked, but without very visible results other than creating a red-tinted applicator pad.

So I dug around in my bin of detailing supplies, and found the Mother's Power Ball that I use for the H2 rims. I decided to try that on the rims, but all the bolts foiled any attempts. I put the Meguiars Step 2 Polish on the Power Ball instead and started with that on the paint. I figured it could make 10,000 passes over the spot as compared to my 100 or so in the same period of time. It actually worked great, and the polish buffed out a lot of the scratches. I was really happy with the result. I will probably go back and do the side that I've already finished and redo it with the Power Ball.



Here is a picture of the side that is finished in the sun:



Still too many scratches. I hope to remove those more with the Power Ball:




I have the hood to redo yet, and I began working on the roof but it was still too hot so I decided to come in and make dinner while it cools in the shade.

The truck, IMHO, looks pretty awesome! It's going to be badass with a repainted roof rack, and once I get the rims cleaned (which I started to do). It's going to turn a lot of heads. I should perhaps think about taking it to some local car shows when the hood is fixed up.

One problem that I will have to remedy is that the door hinges are rusting rather badly on the drivers side. I think that I will remove them if it gets much worse, and paint them black to match the rims. I think matching the hood to the paint is going to be hard enough, and I know the hinges would probably really show if they mismatched.

I think that I have at least 20 hours into the truck so far. Maybe 25.

[NewHummerGuy]

Nice Aubs.

Whats amazing in this pic is the color difference between the roof (not done) and the side. Looking good

By the way....do you have a job

[ssgharkness020147]

Aubs,
To really get out all of the scatches you will need to wet sand those areas. I would just use 1500 grit on it, instead of 1000. The downside is that you will need to polish the area with a real polisher, a high speed orbital. But, if you wet sand/polish when you are done the results that you will get will be flawless and I promise you'll be happy. Good work no less. I bought one of those power balls last week to do my wheels, holy sh!t I have never seen them so shiney, they look brand new.

[usetosellhummer]

ok now turn a wrench on it. clean out the water filter on the fuel line. and check the t-case fluid. It might be burnt. looks like fun man!

[3Hummer]

just curious whatd your neighbors say when you pulled up with this?

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Originally Posted by ssgharkness020147

Aubs,
To really get out all of the scatches you will need to wet sand those areas. I would just use 1500 grit on it, instead of 1000. The downside is that you will need to polish the area with a real polisher, a high speed orbital. But, if you wet sand/polish when you are done the results that you will get will be flawless and I promise you'll be happy. Good work no less. I bought one of those power balls last week to do my wheels, holy sh!t I have never seen them so shiney, they look brand new.

I have been reluctant to do any serious polishing to avoid burning through the paint. I think the Power Ball will reduce the scratches enough to make me happy. Afterall, they are part of the character of the truck. But I will have to keep the wet sanding in mind.

I have yet to really do any of the mechanical work. That outer CV boot needs to be changed, but I need some Nordlock washers to replace the ones that come out. My parts guy is out on surgery right now, so I have to wait for him to return.

I do have to examine the possibility of Vampire. I find water drips down the side of the truck from the air filter, but it's not oily. It does leave weird water spots however. It's confusing.

[ssgharkness020147]

I would not buy the nord locks from the local dealer, last time I did that I spent something like 50 or 70 bucks for a full set (each axle). I'd call Dave B, or Travis at Rubber Duck 4X4.