Started working on getting the inside of the 4runner prepped for the herculiner this morning. I decided that most likely I will just end up doing the "bed" of the 4runner today and hopefully the rest of the interior tomorrow (sunday). I'll update this as I go, I'm taking my first break so here's where I'm at so far.

btw, sorry for the crappy pictures I'm using my cellphone until my camera battery is charged.

Before:


Everything removed from the "bed".


Using 80grit Sandpaper to scuff up the surfaces, following that by going back over it with the "scuff pad" that came in the Herculiner kit.

Mostly done sanding:


Now I'm going back out and starting on the cleaning process. Going to start with a degreaser to get some of the built up sludge out of the crevices/corners thats been there for 20 years..After that I'm going to run over it all with 80 grit again and then I'll start the cleaning with acetone process.

 

im looking at doing this also to my runner. cant wait to see how yours tuns out

 

Yes, lots of pics too.

 

I have that exact same box from Wallyworld in the back of my Runner. Looks good - where in Mesa are you? I've over by Mesa High.

 

Just applied the first light coat of herculiner. Overall I'm pretty happy with the texture and the covering so far, the next coat should really come out nice.



Rinky, I am on greenfield between main and university.

 

Wow looks really good alread!!! I might have to do this in my 2nd gen.

 

Just be sure to apply two or three light coats, not one big heavy one like I did or the can wont last.

 

Probably the final update for the day, I've been at it for nearly 12 hours and I've had about enough to say the least lol.

Got the 2nd coat on the "bed", turned out very nice..Debating if I should do a 3rd in the morning, I just might.

Here's a picture of the "bed" after the 2nd coat:


Pulled all the carpet out of the front! You can see my motivation for no longer wanting it, stuff was nasty!




This is tomorrow's adventure, getting up all the old ass insulation, re-routing all the wires, prepping and lining the front! Going to be a long day!


Also got the bottom of the doors done, this is the only visible part underneath the door panel.




And finally, the first interior piece I decided to try was the center console. The parts left uncoated won't be visible once re-installed.


Just a random picture:

 

looking good, im planing on doing the same thing one day, but i think ill just wait till i have monney and pay to have it done
lol

i cant believe that you did that in a parking lot though

 

Yea, I hate living in an apartment, lol.

 

Adding bedliner yourself is a major undertaking. Looks like it is turning out well. Hope it stays put as I've seen a lot of homebrew jobs peel up after a little abuse.

If I get mine done it will be Line-X with a lifetime guarantee.

 

I am prepping the ever living hell out of this thing and taking my time. I'm fairly confident that I shouldn't have any major future problems with this.

 

Looks great! I love seeing old yotas gutted, besides you arent rushing it, so the results are gonna be worth the effort.

Keep it up!

 

I so want to do this to mine when I get time. I just really hate the idea of dropping 400$ on someone else doing it for me when I can take my time and do it for a lot less at the house.


Keep up the good work and keep posting pictures.

 

Well..taking a break, thought I'd update real quick. I was definitely right about the fact that it's going to be a major pita to do the front part of the 4Runner. I've been out there for about 4 hours now and I'd say I'm maybe 1/2 done with cleaning/prepping the front floor for lining. Nothing to see so no pictures.

 

How much time did you spend on your surface prep? I did one of my old trucks, thought I did an awesome job using some sandpaper by hand. Turned out I wasted a weekend and the price of the liner. A grinder turned out to be the ticket...
hope it works...

chipping that factory sound deadener off is a PITA isn't it?

and be sure to put a screw into any threaded hole you are gonna need to use again...

 

Did anyone notice that bottle of wiskey in this picture? I think its wiskey. Haha.

 

haha ya actually i did but had to get off the computer before i could comment it lol.. i bet between the jack and cola and then the fumes from the herculiner you might get quite the buzz lol

after seen the way this is turnin out, i cant want to do mine.. ya that factory sounddeader is a PITA.. when i was building a tranny tunnel for my 91
i was lucky enough that it was in the low 30s outside and i could just pund lightly with a small hammer and it would just shatter. im sure its a bit warmer where you are tho..

 

looks good so far. can't wait to see the finished product.

 

Just kinda curious - how are you planning to deal with the cable for the gas tank pop; and those wiring looms? Just going to line over them or?