Stripping My Magna Ralliart for Paint! Bringing this 21 year old Mitsubishi back from the dead.

In this episode I'm starting to strip back my 2002 Mitsubishi Magna Ralliart to prepare it for painting. For a task that looks relatively simple, it takes a surprisingly long time to pull all the bits off! #motoringbox
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[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

There's nothing like a freshly painted old car, like going back in time.

[@stevenalexander403]

G'day it's Steven again I'm a huge Mitsubishi fan and regret not buying my own Ralliart Magna 20 years ago. I can't wait to see the end result of your beast.

[@DayDayind]

I liked the humour in this episode, like piss it off, tasty caramel, and the anime music, the chicken sounds over the swearing. It was a nice touch. Can't wait to see the finished result. I recon you're going places with this channel.

[@CoreyS_Live]

"Who would want to drive a front wheel drive large sedan" - MotoringBox 2023 Now we just wait for this man's love for Aussie built cars to send him down the path of owning a Mitsubishi 380...

[@bradgriffiths7507]

I had a little chuckle about who would own a Magna... About 15 years ago I bought a second hand Mitsubishi 380, I hated the look of them and thought a front wheel drive sedan would be a peice of garbage... but it was a decent price so I took it for a drive and I was actually quite surprised. It was probably the best full sized sedan I've ever owned.

[@pcorf]

@@daniel.s8126 I still have my TJ Sports, auto, metallic red. It is a really smooth and nice vehicle to drive. Great on the highway.

[@antoniodametto4635]

I'm not one to get excited but I did smile as soon as I saw the title, so keen to see how it turns out! Good just saving a modern classic, who knows what would've happened to it if you didn't get it

[@reitsmaassociates]

Had a brand new Verada back in 1998, great car in its day, loved the sound of the Mitsubishi 6 cylinder engines . Followed this car with a NM pajero in 2000, then a brand new manual AU III XR6 in 2001 ( loved that thing) then in 2002 a new BA Falcon XR6 with Factory sunroof and Factory 19 inch alloys - the BA was a world away from my AU III. Then in 2003 left my Australian car run for a 350Z . Loved all of my Australian made cars, was a ford man at heart but owned a number of Holdens too. Thanks for all your videos

[@shannonireland9057]

Great job preparing the car for painting!Its a great idea doing this to save money on labour.

[@ChristopherHallett]

Fellas we need to get this channel another 970k subscribers so Sean can afford to build himself a nice garage with a hoist in it!

[@mrmustard1300]

It's unreal that we used to assemble these things. What a whole new world. Another car that didn't get the respect it deserved was the Sigma imo.

[@dan_wardy]

Such a good ep. Even the music choice 😂 We need magna shirts!!!!

[@1punch_man]

Loved when I would see one of these on the road as a kid. Also loved the Verada. Great to see you preserving and restoring this 🙂👍. It's going to look amazing.

[@davidvincent2838]

The caramel wheel is the BEST invention ever!

[@richardbrimble1319]

A respray will bring this back so well. Good work Sean!

[@Devastator0]

Oh boy, the re-paint time is here!! So good! I can't wait to see how it turns out Sean! Keep up the great work mate and keep us all updated! You had me laughing at the 5 min mark when you said "Fuck it" about the badge then chicken beeped out all the other swearing hahaha.

[@Tayeedz1]

As we further delve into the Motoring Box hole, we discover more of Sean's taste in video games

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Bonus points if you can name them all.

[@TheRealMrCods]

Many years ago I had to prepare a vehicle for panel and paint (I worked at a car dealer) It was one of the worst jobs I ever had to do. (Even did the whole 9 yards of wet sanding the whole car) Props to you Sean because at my/your age I could and would never do it again. (I was 18 at the time and it was hell then) 👍

[@jonathanberglind4589]

Well done on your thorough job removing items from the car there’s a lot of times the door strips just get left on and taped up resulting in paint lifting after a while and headlights and indicator lenses getting masked up but still end up with unsightly over spray. Keep up the fantastic work and look forward to seeing you at another Ipswich car show

[@TBRHIPHOP]

And you didn’t disappoint. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’m along for the journey. 😎😎

[@MikeJones-bj1cn]

You had me at "stripping"... slightly disappointed. LOL Great effort, those towbars are a nightmare to fit and remove! Looking forward to the painting process. Cheers!

[@Michka1001]

You'll have some explaining to do to my other half Sean!! The more I see this beauty, the more I want ralliart more than ever 😅

[@rc70ys]

Can you tell us how you went about choosing the right panel beater spray painter. Some feedback would be great. It’s a daunting task to think about

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Hopefully will do in a future video. But for me it's what sort of result I'm after - I just want a neat street car, not something that's going to win shows. So it's finding someone who can get the job done well for the amount of $$$ you're willing to spend.

[@rc70ys]

@@MotoringBoxTV thanks mate

[@stephanburgess654]

I must admit this is the job I've been waiting for. Bringing this great car back to new. I liked your comment about buying the Magna but you never said what you think of it now. And as you have found when they built a Magna they built it to never fall apart unlike some Australian made cars. Yes lots of screws, Bults and Tape. That dam lotto better hurry up and come my way.

[@heathmurphy3735]

Bloody great job mate. Prep before paint sucks balls but it pays off and makes the paint job alot cheaper.

[@scrubasdetailing]

Nicely done. She’ll look magic once done

[@MiChael92617]

I low key like these cars so I can't wait to see this car with fresh paint.

[@ChristopherHallett]

I high key like these cars, as Big Kev (R.I.P.) would say - "I'm excited!"

[@benfraser4862]

Looking forward to seeing the end result. Keep up the good work 👍

[@nsreid88]

Yesss! So glad you're doing this!

[@alanryan3239]

Another great vid mate 👍I’m loving this car and keen to see the finished product, 🎉

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Can't wait to see how it comes up! Always thought the Magna had good lines.

[@Bigcountry_littlelegs]

Looking great, doing a top job with it, yeah tow bars can be a pain in the ass

[@bradhouse4649]

This is going to be such a cool car. Can’t wait to see it

[@urabusliberty9258]

love that its getting a respray wish i could do the same for my tj sportwagon ive recenty aquired but im more focus on getting it a rego first but happy to see your ralliart getting the love it deserves

[@peterriggall8409]

This will be a BIG box tick. Very exciting Sean. By stripping everything off will save you a good bit of cash. Look forward to seeing it happen and the result. This will be one of the best, if not the best, Ralliart Magna in Aus.

[@pcorf]

6:33 the Japanese female vocalist in the background music surprised me!. I hope to eventually paint my Magna (mine has a much better paint job, but scratches) as well in it's original colour so this is a good guide. I'd probably sand my entire car back (replacement rear bumper half sanded back) before sending it to the paint shop. I'll paint the wing/spoiler, mirrors, side skirts myself.

[@Catherozero07]

Hahaha good to hear you used the Cyberpunk Anime track for the video! Good job on the Magna!

[@RetroTekGuyAU]

5:00 Heavy grade fishing line mate, That's what we used to use.

[@lukeclarke1068]

Fishing line also works well for removing badges.

[@1xARM]

I had to pull an old towbar off one of my Magnas... one handed. So. Much. Fun.

[@sonofdat]

Another awsome video Sean, i love your sense of humour and your have a go attitude.. Ive painted a few cars myself now and its a huge job but very satisfying.. your saving yourself a bit of cash doing what youve done.. It would be great if your able to show some of the paint work getting done too, but i understand that might not be possible.. really looking forward to the results. Another way to save a bit more money is to not have a deadline, let the painter fit it in to their schedule, however that can also drag out the process.. keep up the good work mate! Ps: you are painting the car black again yeah? Not bright pink? lol

[@auzzierocks]

Great music in this episode

[@GForceVRX]

This is very exciting Sean!! It’s going to be a stunning looking car when it’s all done. The dark green flecks in this Sable colour is gorgeous when new. It’s also complete deja vu for me as I striped my Silver Ralliart for paint as well. And I’m about to do the same thing to my black one haha😉

[@jasongarufi8187]

Thanks for the update been looking forward to it.

[@MrButtonpresser]

Nice use of the Safety Thongs mate!

[@cliffynjovelyn893]

Been waiting to see when it would get painted as I feel its going to be magnificent when complete and original just like when it rolled off the factory floor. Best build series I have seen on youtube and totally loving it. Need to do a full start to finish build video once everything is done. Alsoooo the freakin ralliart badge dude,,,,why?

[@MotoringBoxTV]

You'll find out why!

[@Triple-N]

You went kamikaze on this video Sean. lol Dropping bombs everywhere... and the soundtrack. I thought I was watching an anime video just then.

[@MartinJones123]

This will look really nice once it's been resprayed

[@biastv1234]

They are great, drivers cars. Compared to same era falcodores, you won’t have squeaks and rattles, everything still works, the interior is intact, the glovebox shuts. Nothing is falling off .

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Fancy dissing on the Magna Sean I loved my magnas (2) I had and that one you have , I would have loved to have one of those I can’t wait to see it with a new jumper on it will be amazing 👍👍👍

[@SamK4074]

The humour in this episode is all over the place and I am all for it, I quite enjoyed it haha. Can't wait to see how she turns out after painting, are you retaining the original colour or going for something different?

[@appletechlikes7075]

Great job

[@heathmurphy3735]

Braided fishing line mate, alot better than floss

[@stu790]

Hi while you at it Check under your front fenders for rust 🙂

[@cconcannon5145]

I've been looking forward to this one! I know you don't want to overinvest...but this could be such a smart, rare "Q" car...

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I think I've already overinvested, but I like the car so it'll (hopefully) be worth it. Well to me anyway.

[@bigbannana4949]

Got the Canberra plates PHT •CHX on my black falcon

[@cootason]

:) love em both front and rwd

[@ajax8m]

Believe or not they are awesome to tow with.

[@geoffreybanditt4355]

That part were you were saying about the Magna having a lot of screws reminded me of my Jeep. My Jeep has a crazy amount of screws for stuff like the Glove box compartment. A lot more then what it needs for that. Also that Ralliart Magna would have to be one of the cleanest looking ones in the country after being repainted and also with all of the other work you put into cleaning it up. It should look great once it's done.

[@ozzyktm]

WD-40 is really handy for badge/sticker glue residue removal dude.

[@murry001]

CARNNNN THE MAGNA!!!!!!!!!!

[@elivelovaa3313]

Keep up the awesome vids :) just got comfortable and then the episode ended:( lol

[@falconcity5445]

Good job love your Videos

[@LifeSized101]

Im hitting rewatch

[@deanjohnson712]

Great job in preparing the car. Much better that you do it than leave it to a panel beater / spray painter. My last 2 experiences with getting my LTD painted the first guy broke trims which he obviously had no idea of what he was doing or got the apprentice to do it. Hard to find replacement parts on these older cars. The next guy got overspray on the interior, slapped it back together, promised to fix all the faults and has been uncontactable since.

[@seanellis8970]

Before I had our Magna painted I spoke to the painter and he told me it wouldn't be any difference in price if I stripped it so it cost us $3200 for a full respray. The positive is anything they broke they replaced and a fair few pieces broke in the process of stripping it down

[@russparker71]

The side indicator at 5:52 looks identical to an AU3 one.

[@chisel83]

Yo dude I’ve been waiting for this update

[@SHOCKcustoms]

Sweet vid as usual😊 shizen housen music choice😂

[@MrFessKnuckles]

the music! dang!

[@john_barnett]

nice, more animu OSTs should feature swearing aussies

[@g_force3857]

Use braided fishing line for badge removal buddy

[@jamesking566]

I hope you post your next video soon!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Might be a while, the whole process takes time.

[@bigbannana4949]

Gloves welding wire remove spoiler as it pulls and burns it’s way through the glue

[@MyRandomLife247]

Loved the cursing in this one 😂

[@justletitsliiide]

Fuck it to the shadow realm. That was beautiful hahaha Love the content, keep being you 👌

[@Schultzy1992]

You should really use fishing reel wire to remove badges instead of dental floss. Keep up the good job.

[@wobblysauce]

Before taking off the badges… you some tape and measure the lines as reference when reinstalling.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Already took plenty of pics with a ruler

[@wobblysauce]

@@MotoringBoxTV Yep, just a thing for some that may be watching, we have all seen the wonky bros and the badges that are out of place and sometimes spelled incorrectly.

[@auzzierocks]

Bleeps some swearing, proceeds to not bleep it in the rest of the video 😂

[@Tassiephotographer]

Can’t wait to see this car finished, it’ll be incredible. Just a question, what was the paint colour that you used on the Enkie wheel centres? Mine are in need of painting.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Probably not the best thing to do, but I had some left over VHT Vinyl Dye (Silver Satin - the same as what I used on the interior trim pieces) and it matched very well to the Enkei wheel colour. I don't think it's designed for exterior use, but it's not showing any sign of degradation yet.

[@Tassiephotographer]

@@MotoringBoxTV thanks for the info, I’ll give that a go 👍

[@Dave.C937]

Wow, that came around quickly Sean. The way you were talking a little while ago, i thought the paint would be a fair way off yet. Looking forward to seeing the end result mate.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I found a bloke who gave me a great price - it feels right so I'm going for it!

[@ChristopherHallett]

@@MotoringBoxTV Is it the bloke Marty and Moog like to use for their cars, Quan I think his name is?

[@ChristopherHallett]

@@daniel.s8126 I know their painter is in NSW, but a good painter for a good price is worth sending the flatbed a little further for. I didn't know he is in Sydney though, I thought he was much closer to the border!

[@jonathanwishart9104]

When in doubt - scrivet it out.

[@skymit5519]

If someone had of told me in 2023 I would watch someone restoring a Magna.........................

[@ChristopherHallett]

Bah hah ha ha hah! I knew you'd end up loving it too much not to paint it! And once it's painted you're not going to want to move it on after spending so much time and money on it.

[@jamesaustralian9829]

How many people wanna see our mate spruce up a Datsun 180b ?

[@user-bp5py6bh3g]

😁😁😁

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

Are you keeping it the factory black or adding a little twist with pearls or metallics?

[@RichDeane-q6p]

I paint cars for a living mirrors off for handles out front and rear bumpers off side skirts off badges off all for a cleaner job it's a shame your not putting the panel and paint work into the au

[@carguykizu8884]

When you getting her back (it’s in primer btw)

[@davidvincent2838]

Hi Sean, did stripping it back yourself save you much in labour cost? I've got a Ford Territory I'd like to give an external freshen up to but I'm in the same boat as you, no dust free closed and well ventilated space.

[@killbot86]

Didn’t know you were an anime/J-rock fan Sean…..

[@jamesmcgowen1769]

If you’re not putting nuts, bolts and screws back in the holes they came from, then bag them seperately. It’s better than rummaging through a bucket of bolts when you’re putting it back together. Been there, done that!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I've got a pack of zip lock bags and I've been separating things off - so one for the left side skirt, one for the left rear wheel arch etc

[@jamesmcgowen1769]

@@MotoringBoxTV very good 😉

[@kierenalvarez]

Ah... Fixing a car isn't a build bro. I hope its not anyway. 😂 Looking good!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Actually I agree with you. Sometimes talking to camera the wrong words come out.

[@thewholls7176]

Good job mate, what’s that gonna cost you?

[@JBurford]

There are rumours that Mitsubishi production in Australia went bust first because of all the extra nuts and bolts they put on body panel parts that nobody else did. This does provide a better quality car though, food for thought.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I imagine the cost of all the extra fasteners and the time spent on the rear bumper alone would have been fairly significant.

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

Years ago, I worked with a dude who had a relative that worked for Mitsubishi, and then moved onto Holden when Mitsubishi closed down. According to him, the relative reckons that he could do a better job at Mitsubishi because he had more time to get everything done right, as the vehicles travelled less quickly down the production line than they did at Holden. Maybe it's because there were fewer Magnas and 380s being made than there were Commodores and Cruzes, but that's some more food for thought right there.

[@silvernoob1603]

how many magna's do you still see on the roads? and the ones you do see how many of them are blowing ridiculous amounts of smoke?, food for thought

[@JBurford]

@@silvernoob1603 And the same year/model of commodores/falcons are nowhere to be found. I live in SA and as both the magna and commodore produced here you see a lot of magnas left on the roads. Hardly a single pre-VE commodore around. Used to be a lot of magnas/commodores with the odd falcon littered around. Now just magnas of that era. Food for thought.

[@pcorf]

@@JBurford I see plenty of Magnas, but they look more like cars from the Flinstones. Most are an absolute disaster. AU Falcons are very popular too, VT, VS, VX, VZ Commodores are here and there but the AU much more common.

[@user-vk4vd7vr5t]

Rather than using dental floss for badges, use fishing wire, its a lot stronger.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I tried fishing line on the spoiler and it kept breaking too - I guess a thin gauge wire is probably my next option on that one.

[@LouCooper]

First time I’ve heard you properly swear and I’m glad to see you’re embarrassing the Aussie car building spirit 🩷

[@willm687]

What’s the song sound like a peak anime intro song

[@bryanheggie9121]

Are you selling the towbar brother

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yes - if you're local and want it, you can have it.

[@nickbricks57]

You reckon we could possibily get a magna ralliart Tee? That'd be mad I reckon.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I have one designed, but the cost to make a batch is about the same as respraying the car, and I had to choose which one I wanted to go for.......

[@nickbricks57]

@@MotoringBoxTV fair enough, in due time then.

[@echosan9]

what music is this?