How To Clean, Prep, and Paint a Differential #FairmontProject

1. Gonna Get a tahoe frame and start from the ground up Cant wait

2. you don't even have to hammer the tape, just take a blade and cut the edge I was taught this by an industrial painter lol

3. That brush in the air tool sounds like that rubber tipped air tool thing they clean your teeth with in the dentist's office 😀

4. The hammer trick is similar to what I do, but I use the flat side of a razor and just run iut along the edge a couple times until it separates.

5. you need something like: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Warner-2-3-8-in-5-in-1-Glazier-Putty-Knife-with-Rosewood-Handle-2716/205053730 that one has a fancy handle, there are versions with plastic grips that should be cheaper. very useful tool for removing gaskets, starting to separate two mated surfaces and the like. pretty sharp and decent edge retention..

6. I know this video was done in 2016 but, is there anybody in town that will do engine vatting?
   Just drop the axle in an acid vat.

7. Watching this series to rebuild my explorer 8.8, just wanna chime in and recommend an engine hoist to suspend heavy objects for painting. Did a front subframe like this perfectly.

8. Why didn't you power wash it?

9. Treat the axle tubes like a shotgun barrel…. Brass brushes and then fix a "patch" loop on the end of your stick to swab it out.
   Multiple single edge razor blades….

10. Media Blast it ! ( Harborfreight )

11. Can you throw a clear coat over the VHT?

12. Did you strip it to bare metal?

13. This was exactly what I was looking for!

14. No need to apply primer? Thanks

15. I'm re-watching these videos, and I would change one thing: Use an RCMP (Rust Coat Metal Primer) before using any paint — that way, you use a brush for the primer, then you can use whatever brand of paint you want.

16. Hard working professional. Appreciate your work. You make it look easy. GOD BLESS.

17. Oven Cleaner Works Wonders

18. Hey Eric, great video. How long did it take you to do this job?

19. Dear Eric,
    My rear diff fill plug is irreversibly ruined. I possibly could bore it out, but I've been brainstorming and then googled front fill plugs on a Chevy. I have an old 1986 F150. Would you drill a small fill hole in the front of a Ford diff cover with a short bolt or if I can think of an alternative? I'm tempted and think I can make it work. Thoughts? Thanks.
    David
    Alberta

20. Hey man not sure if your like me but when i clean all my tools up i use gojo wipes they work really good get all the grease and stuff of then follow with the blue shop towels keeps tools and box clean.

21. Still the best auto repair/diagnostic videos on YouTube. You should start a university lol

22. Back in the early 80s I had a 65 Mustang with a white painted rear axle, jacked up, little red running lights mounted on my traction bars. It was quite a show back then.

23. Eric the car guy on airplane parts when we mask off for paint we use a file it works great to

24. That little trick you showed us with the tape. A plastic hammer works well for that too and won't harm anything.

25. Loved the trick with using a hammer to pinch/cut the masking tape. Very clever sir!

26. i have a question reg these wire wheels. are they any special coz the ones that i can buy are ~45ooRPM or in the best case ~8ooo RPM . Angle grinder are able to rotate about 20ooo .
    is it lower pressure on Air comp to slow down or what? Thanks

27. Wow Eric, I really enjoy my steam cleaner after watching that video but then you don't need to worry about a big mess ether …. I had fun watching ……

28. Grease Lightening and you spray it car wash makes quick work outta it.

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