Just when we thought we were going hard with the Mighty Starlet sitting in a front yard for 9 years we go one step further here with this 91 model Mazda 626 which sat in a front yard under a tree for 10 years.
The car came from a deceased estate and was inherited by one of the family members who had no interest in Mazdas.
We came across this car on a drive around and cold called the owner about what they wanted to do with the car. They were very happy to have someone take interest. We came to an agreement and started to photo log the car in situation.
What we found.
The car was sitting on small lino type tiles to stop flat-spotting. (good thinking on whoever parked the car)
The grass creepers had grown the entire length of the underside of the car
Passenger window was down
Steering wheel had a hole in grip
The car was serviced before it was parked
Clear coat was gone off the horizontal surfaces.
Parts needed
- Master window switch
- Right taillight
- Filters
- Drive belts
- Rear muffler
- Paint
- Steering wheel cover
Starting the car
- We diluted the stale fuel by adding some fresh fuel into the tank
- Connected the Jumper leads
- Cranked with the coil lead earthed to get oil pressure then reconnected the coil lead and attempted to start the engine.
- The engine took a while to come to life and once again “Start Ya Bastard” was used to get a pulse which worked and the engine came to life
- The brake pedal was close to the floor so the rear brakes were the only ones working.
- We drove the car under it’s own power from under the tree for the first time in the 10 years.
- We towed the car to our driveway workshop to get into the NDG DIY process.
Step one
- Removed all the grass from inside and under the car
- Pressure cleaned the car
- Wash the car in Mega Gloss wash & Claybar to take a look at the condition of the car.
Before work shots
Midway shots
Clear Coat on and ready for the Hyperseal finish
Finishing touches.
- Replaced the master window switch
- Refitted the passenger window regulator to the door mounts
- Replaced muffler and drive belts
- Changed oil and filter
- Reapplied clearcoat
- Installed a stitch on leather steering wheel cover
Applied NDG products
- Odour Neutraliser
- Instant detailer
- Shield 120
- Hyperseal
- Mega Gloss wash
- Clay bar and NDG Lubricant
- Long life tyre shine
- Bio Crystal Magic
- Instant Gloss Engine lacquer
After Shots
The Happy New Owner.
We call that this was a major success.
Taking what was an abandoned car from out of the grip of nature and bring it back to showroom condition in a matter of a week is sensational. The car really did look showroom condition. With NDG Automotive products you can get these results using simple DIY techniques. This is what makes our products stand out, and our prices are well positioned to make a driveway reco. feasible..
We look forward to receiving images of your project car soon.
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