RESTORATION - VW BUS RESTORE - Painting the engine bay and undercarriage

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[@IAm1InTheIAm]

Mike, just a second to say thanks again for sharing your years of experience with the rest of us DIY enthusiasts. Your affordable solutions are really appreciated!

[@mikehammer4546]

Mike, I’m really enjoying the process of your restoration, keep it up. Here’s a little suggestion, it would be great if you could list the producers that you use in the notes of each video. Thanks again. 👍👍

[@I-am-not-a-number]

Your rate of work and the quality you produce is remarkable, not to mention your teaching, filming and editing skills. Don't feed the trolls Mike, stay strong and stay productive

[@ronsre-creations5289]

Mike, I think it's great ! Just remember a schmuck is a schmuck and will always be a schmuck ! Us non schmucks really enjoy watching what your doing and all the hard work you do and tips n shortcuts that effectively work !!! Thanks. Because I realize (like they don't seem to), you don't have to do these videos. I'm sure you have better things to do. LIKE Restoring your bus's n beetle's in peace !!

[@brianchisnell1548]

Since the 80s, I've always used a 2qt pressure pot for car painting. It's nice just to have the gun and no paint in your hand. You can choke it down to almost an airless too for getting in those tight spots! Devilbiss JGA-502. Cheers!

[@Mikefngarage]

I still have one of those but I use HTE or HVLP now. required here plus you use lots less materials.

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Thank's for the video. I like useing truck liner work good to.

[@guillermonieri4203]

I am learning a whole bunch from you. Pay no attention to the negative comments. If I do not learn from people like you, that is willing to share what you know, I wouldn't be able to have an older car to fix it. I do it as a hobby, and drive them for a year or 2 and sell it (i.e. loose money, but I know I was able to put something back on the road). Please keep on making these videos.

[@cjeddie]

I've watched all these videos from when you first started and have enjoyed the journey. You do GREAT work within the context of what your goal is with the bus and budget. Gettin' closer!

[@Paulman50]

Love that underseal. Here we call it moleseal. I paint under my mower deck, it takes over 2 years to wear off.

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

Rambus was from Denver Colorado and they undergoated it with a tar based goop! There was places that popped off easy and under it it still shined. Other places that stuff was stuck and was tary . There it was a b-tch to scrape it off. The tar type undergoat is good stuff. and I have been working on Rambus for over 35 years????and counting!

[@tomnekuda3818]

Mike.....you've got a hell of a job ahead of you. I've done 4 of these old buses and I'd rather take a beating than do another one. Just DON'T SELL the thing when you're done. I'd sure like to have one of the buses I've done now......and I'm too damn old to do another. Like the shirt....goes with the old VDub.....LOL.

[@Mikefngarage]

yea I feel you on that. I fought it for a while before I started this project. But I really wanted to share with others how I do them so people can learn from it. It is a heavy chore to do one. Then came the bucket truck. I had offered to buy it before I got this one but my buddy without me knowing was relying on me buying it too. Well after this I think I am cruising for a while. I will drive it for a while before I sell it but. I also will keep the other ones I have. So I will have at least one.

[@Paulman50]

Tie dye was late 60s. I can still rember that.

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

I wonder what that guys KZbin channel looks like showcasing the work he does? Oh wait he probably doesn’t have a channel and if he does he isn’t filming his work because if he was he wouldn’t have time to talk shit about other people. The keyboard warriors love to talk because anyone who actually does this work knows how hard it is and respects anyone who is willing to diy. I always appreciate your dude because you actually get the projects done. It’s so much better to get these cars running and driving and enjoying them instead of it sitting in your yard. Much respect. I learn a lot about how to get shit done and motivated to try it myself. I’m intimidated by paint but there is enough people on here that I think o can give it a try on my bug. Cool thing is no matter what happens it will look better then what’s on there now. Jaaa😁 So I can’t really mess it up and I think I will have fun and learn a lot.

[@burningbananas70]

Thanks Mike 👍🏻

[@JRay1980]

Looking good Mike! Don't let those dumb a$$ internet trolls bother you! They're just jealous cuz mom won't let them out of the basement.

[@TheDasbull]

Looking good! Like the undercarriage paint - should protect the bus well 👍

[@manola2007]

Great job Mike ! Dave from cov England

[@CTmoog]

Excellent job Mike! A wealth of information! Thanks for sharing your years of knowledge with us brother! =)

[@philipnewton7524]

Mike U have done a fantastic job forget those negative people they think they know it all and they know nothing the proof is in the puding has they say if I was to buy a bus and looked underneath and it was painted protected like u have done I would be very impressed keep these great videos coming they will last a life time mate Phil in Uk

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Very nice Mike, almost ready to put the engine back in

[@aussiebeatle4049]

Another great video and really useful, helpful advice. Thank you Mike, great job.

[@mcneill64]

Really nice work. Did my 73 last week with the Tamco L87. Feedback is all oohs and ahhs.

[@Mikefngarage]

her match is great IMO for that. I dont know if it is a little cleaner or not but it has the same feel as the original.

[@jemcuk1]

Loving these videos Mike, keep on bro.

[@alexjinks6172]

Sometimes I cringe when I watch what you do, then I'm in awe as how well you work turns out , Great for given noobs such as I the confidence to attempt small works .....Haters Are Gonna Hate but i enjoy each episode !

[@FIGGY65]

Nothing is cringeworthy here. This is down and dirty, pragmatic, QUALITY work. Everyone except the truly dedicated home builder will go dead in the water ( run out of money, enthusiasm, space,time) or get over their heads trying to build a beauty Queen. Mike has years of experience and I’m thankful to learn all that he shares. His work is of superior quality and you won’t go broke trying to replicate his results. This L87 Pearl White Westy(?) is BAD ASS. And I LOVE IT. He is 1000 percent correct in that it’s a vehicle to be very proud of. I said it before, and will say it again: If you knew NOTHING about the van or it’s starting condition, you’d think it was a very pampered original bus: IT IS NOT OVER THE TOP , but it’s PERFECT for what it is....an everyday guy’s dream ride. I know it’s mine😎!

[@conradcoester568]

Hi Mike, I am from Germany and also watched all videos on your 67 T1 Bus due to a surgery on my an right wrist. With my right hand fixed till end of December I looked forward every morning to watch a new episode. You do an amazing Job! VW restores T1 also in Hannover. They start at 250k€ when done (unfortunately only in German). Question: would it make more sense to get a T1 from Brazil with less, less Rost?

[@HubertusSchaper]

Again a great vid:stay with the good work,I really like it.regards HCS

[@mikelove9832]

Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎

[@HERBYWALLACE3]

I really enjoy your videos

[@yaknz]

Hey Mike, you can cold fold Polycarb. I do it at my shop for signs and in a press brake 6mm but should be able to in manual doing lighter gauge

[@vwcoco]

Love it !!

[@sunwaterflowz]

Looks so good

[@michaelcadams7735]

Hey Mike, I really enjoy your videos. You're super talented. I know the Brazilian buses are frowned upon, but I have a 67, 11 window that I had rebuilt from ground up using German parts as much as possible. New custom 1776 put in. It's really nice bus. I bought it for 22k put in 25k. I kinda wish I had a German, but what are your thoughts on a 67 and earlier Brazilian? I think the 70's splits are a bit strange, but I sure do get a lot of love driving mine around. You must have so much money in tools! Man oh man. Thanks again for such a cool channel.

[@thedon2512]

Thank you very much a bunch ! BTW you mention airless, but what black stuff did you use there , I missed the name, Thanks 😊

[@jeffruebens8355]

Project Farm KZbin videos also have tips for rust and other topics, including testing for comparing engine oils. He tested Fluid Film and truck bedliner paint.

[@brettkoppe-eppokpassiveinc5822]

Do you have a video of preparing the undercarriage for protection paint? My sons and me are just about to start on our 68

[@ruggedplus]

Thank you for the very informative video! What product do you use for cleaning? Also, how do you clean the original undercoating? Thanks in advance.

[@conradcoester568]

If you search: „Philipp Kaess T1“ on KZbin you can see the restoration.

[@guillermonieri4203]

I neglected to write down the paint you used on the underside; would you mind reminding me? Thank you.

[@kevinhamling1963]

Hey man Kevin here from Australia. That's a great solution for under our car's I'm considering doing my 63 🐞 Im looking forward to seeing the test drive. Q. Do you have a link to the Vista paint you used. Anyhoo stay safe and stay well. As always ✌ Peace man.

[@DanTheManIOM]

mike, what is the product you used ? Could you put it in the header of the video or in notes section ?? Is it two steps tp treat the underside ? I was thinking about sandblasting underneath, this sounds a lot better than that...Is there a converter first then the satin black ?? I have used SEMS chassis - rust preventative and satin black, does a nice job.

[@IUDICA007]

Hello MIKE, I was curious to know what kind of paint did you used for the engine compartment? and where to buy it? thank you again...!

[@IAm1InTheIAm]

Mike, I was just in Fairbanks today and hit up every paint shop, HD, and Lowe's, no luck finding some of that Vista Protec alkyd emulsion stuff. Bummer. They wanted to sell me some of the por15 or NoRust. Where'd you get yours? Thx

[@vistable6006]

Hey Mike, I know that you’re going to try to build the camper windows yourself but you mentioned that you wouldn’t mind buying a set if they weren’t like $2k. Would you be interested in set of them for this project or are you still going to try to build them first?

[@Mikefngarage]

yea for sure I am missing some go to my facebook if you have some maybe we can work out something. facebook.com/MIke-Fn-Garage-101679198093435/?modal=admin_todo_tour

[@papachubby1951]

Oops side note, when you do sell it, the buyer can watch what went in his new to him vehicle with these videos.

[@Mikefngarage]

yea for sure might be a deal killer for some but most guys will like that it is done the way it is. this bus is super solid again I would own it myself so someone else will I am sure feel the same way.

[@pyronitro]

Hi Mike, you mentioned airless a few times, i checked the channel but i cant find which airless you are using? Thanks!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

I know your instinct is to Spray the paint but I’m wondering if for the engine compartments you might try rolling and tipping the tight area ? I lived in Florida for many years and i worked on many boats and Yachts in Marinas where Spraying wasnt always a option so we often rolled and tipped arras like a crowded engine room and you can really get a spray look with the right lighting and patience often we used Imron and Awl grip paints ? Your beating yourself up way too bad on your Spray job keep in perspective its a Engine compartment On a driver not a Semantic car

[@Mikefngarage]

I did roll the backsides of the metal with the rust treatment. I got it all painted pretty well. Got it pretty well covered by using the pinpoint and projecting the paint and clear into the troubled areas. Totally agree about that it is an engine compartment and does not need to be spectacular.

[@papachubby1951]

I wouldn't need the head covering as my hair has already turned that color. Ball park resale value and I know price is always what the market will bare.

[@hded06]

Keep it up,videos are educational and straight to the point!

[@scottm4894]

Even if some don't like how you're doing the van I have a hard time believing they can't use a lot of the techniques you show. Not everyone is going to butt weld every joint. If someone can restore a 50+ year old car and not use any filler then 1) I don't think I believe it and 2) you'll spend a lifetime finishing the car.

[@bryanthunders2046]

Hey Mike is there any way I can contact you personally? Thanks

[@Scodiddly]

More good work. You don’t have to use music, though.

[@MostynFaulkner]

Bitchen dude! 👍👍👍😎😎😎