That is the same TB gasket I have always got when I've ordered it from the dealer.It's three layers of metal w/a neoprene seal around the opening.Only seen paper ones in my 5M motors.
Painted & cleared it tonight.
The clear is kinda dirty butI will block sand,then add the blue pearl/candy,then reclear,then buff & polish before it is done.
Gotcha,good point.So used to not using Armor-all type products on my vehicles or washing cars with dish soap very well before it gets anywhere near the paint shop that I forget.A lot of people don't know the effects that stuff has on paint/clear being sprayed.
The type of plastic used on the MK3's is typically not prone to fisheye problems.
I think he may have been talking about dirt,hard to tell without some pics.Good advice on getting rid of fisheyes though.
Lived in Japan for 8 yrs.,never got used to seeing the fender mirrors.A lot of the guys over there converted to door mirrors.I personally think they are hideous unless they are on the right car(like the 2000GT.)The MK3 really doesn't have the right body style for them IMO.
Start with 1500,this cuts dirt and orange peel better,then use 2000 to tone down the 1500 scratches(you can skip this step,just makes it buff easier)
The polish can be applied by hand ,or a buffer.Hand glazing tends to shine better.If you use a buffer,use a black foam pad for the glaze,using...
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