This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 7 - Final stage of Scarlet’s Engine Bay Paint Preparation

08/06/2023

This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 7 - This week I approach the final stage of Scarlet’s engine bay preparation for paint.

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✔️ Remove remaining wire loom, fuse box and regulator from the inner fender.

✔️ Remove remaining cables.

✔️ Remove starter, clean & paint

✔️ Remove heater’s water shutoff valve & polish

✔️ Power wash engine and frame - remove old paint

✔️ Build spring retaining tray removal tool - 4 threaded rods and bolts.

Next week I’ll begin the final steps in sanding and tapeing in preparation for painting the motor and bay.

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