Finally got started laying my Wolverine floor!

[FFPL]

What's the best way to burn fibers off the floor?

I should be doing my Wolverine floor this weekend

thanks for the tips, I'm sure I'll find a way to screw it up though

I used a propane torch http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13347&page=6 I got the torch from HD but I think you can get them from lots of different places. And have fun !

 

[Dave88LX]

Yeah make sure you get the damn fibers burned off.

 

[sam 8]

I must add my kudos on what is a beautiful floor.
Makes me re-think my anit-chips stance.
Just beautiful, really.

 

[Dave88LX]

Thank you!

I finally parked on it for the first time tonight! I think it's had adequate time to dry. I can't believe how filthy this Mustang is. Need to do some serious cleaning on it. But, she's FINALLY got a home! For the time being, until I sell it this spring.

I love how this looks, I just can't get over it.

 

[AlphaGarage]

Floor looks great, but the 'Stang looks lonely.

Maybe it needs a stable mate?

 

[V-10 Killer]

MOST people complain about moths and bugs falling or crawling into the surface of their epoxy. Well, I had this ******* decide he wanted to get into mine.

YOU WIN!!
I won't complain about moths anymore!

 

[Dave88LX]

Damn Fred! Are you offering or what!!!

 

[AlphaGarage]

Damn Fred! Are you offering or what!!!

Maybe after I get mine!

Saw the unveiling of the new 2010 Mustang at the L.A. Auto Show a couple days ago. They really did a nice job of updating the line. Even the interior's been tweeked. Drive train is pretty much the same, but the suspension is improved. Very nice looking.

 

[Dave88LX]

Oh yeah, they are beautiful! I'd love to have a new one.

I did give this one a partner in the garage, just picked up a 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 convertible yesterday.

 

[awakeinAZ]

Two ponies are better then 1! Nice paste of a 2010.

(Floor looks great too - how about sheet rock and posters!!)

 

[Dave88LX]

NICE PAIR!!!!


I finally got company for mine. Can't beat free! ***** it has rust though.

 

[Tom2]

Hey Dave..This is Tommyscarbd86 from the corral..Just happened to spot this thread.

Good deal on the free Stang..

Now that you've got the epoxy done, you can maybe build some work benches, storage areas, etc..

Here's my project garage
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26800
Disgusting? Yes..yes it is.

 

[Dave88LX]

What's up Tommy! I'll check out your thread.

Yeah, I can't do much in the garage yet, my wife is due on Jan 3rd...my honey-do list is HUUUUUGE right now.

 

[Tom2]

Congratulations, and good luck!
The car and house stuff will definitely take a back seat now.. but it'll be worth it. All of that stuff will still be waiting for you when things calm down.

 

[AlphaGarage]

Congrats! It looks like you hit the trifecta - a new baby, new Mustang, and new Ferrari Spyder:

 

[Dave88LX]

WooHoo!

You love your photoshop don't you.

I'll take the "Ferrari Spyder" any day over the ones with the red hour glasses on them. I'm just glad that sumbitch came in AFTER the floor had tacked up!

 

[jmh21586]

So now that its been awhile hows the fiber thing going?? I ask because I have a ton of them. Pretty much the entire floor. Have you tried anything since its been done o get rid of them?? I have big clumps in mine.

Always something.

 

[marty_p]

RE:

Loads of work, I'm sure -- but it looks AWESOME!

 

[AlphaGarage]

So now that its been awhile hows the fiber thing going?? I ask because I have a ton of them. Pretty much the entire floor. Have you tried anything since its been done o get rid of them?? I have big clumps in mine.

Always something.

Use a propane torch to burn of the fibers that poke up. They have wands with wide tips for sidewalk de-icing that work well.

 

[Dave88LX]

So now that its been awhile hows the fiber thing going?? I ask because I have a ton of them. Pretty much the entire floor. Have you tried anything since its been done o get rid of them?? I have big clumps in mine.

Always something.

Do whatever it takes to get rid of them! I think they have some kind of thing at Sears you can get that is like a little weed killing flamethrower or something. When you roll the epoxy, all these hair will stick straight up and be pretty pointy. Believe me, burn them off.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Burn them off? like a measuring cup on the stove top?

 

[Dave88LX]

Burn them off? like a measuring cup on the stove top?

Oh look what we have here, a smartass.

I suppose, in a pinch, you could hold a stove upside down against the concrete to burn off the fibers...but yes I would recommend there are not measuring cups sitting on top of it first. Haha.

 

[jmh21586]

So you can burn them off AFTER the epoxy is down?? Because thats what I'm asking about.

 

[AlphaGarage]

So you can burn them off AFTER the epoxy is down?? Because thats what I'm asking about.

No, burn them off as your first step, that way the residue is removed as you clean and prep the floor. It goes pretty quickly.

 

[Dave88LX]

Burn them off after you acid etch/scrub, and prior to your final rinsing.

 

[jmh21586]

Ok. BUT I already put the epoxy down. SO.... Can they be burned off now or will that hurt the epoxy?? Or is the epoxy strong enough to handle the heat??

I didn't even know they were there till the epoxy settled out. When we were rolling the epoxy the roller pulled at the epoxy and made the surface rough, so we couldn't see them then either, but when the epoxy smoothed itself out there they were. I have them in clumps the size of quarters. At first I thought it may have been the nap from the rollers peeling but now I think it's the fibers. I bought the best roller cover Sherwin Williams had. They said no shed on them, but when we did the epoxy it was extremely thick, so maybe they did shed. It was thick enough that we couldn't really do anything with the squeegee. Had to roll the **** out of it to spread it. So I guess it is possible that it may be the naps. In any event, the floor sure looks........diferent. But on a side note, I didn't have to add any traction material.

 

[jmh21586]

What I may do is try to sand the floor in a spot that will be covered by cabinets and see if I can smooth those rough spots without destroying the epoxy. Then put another coat or two of endurashield on. Would that work??

 

[rlme36]

When you apply the final coat of Endura shield or bondtite over the liquatile, do you need to use the spiked shoes again? I'd be reallyun happy if I poke little holes in my nice new floor. thanks.

 

[AlphaGarage]

If the existing epoxy is tack free enough, you don't need to worry about leaving pin holes. First, the stuff you just put down is real tough; second, even if it's not quite cured enough and the spikes do leave smaoll marks, the clear coat will easily fill them in.