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How to Restore a Mazda 929

Mazda 929 automobiles are manufactured by Mazda, which is based in Hiroshima, Japan. Mazda is currently 34 percent owned by Ford Motor company (as of December 2010). The first generation of Mazda 929 automobiles was introduced in 1973, and the last generation of Mazda 929 automobiles was discontinued in 1996. Individuals who currently have a Mazda 929 with plans to restore it must first decide the budget for the restoration project. Locate parts that you need or ask a retailer to assist you with finding parts for your Mazda 929. Find new or used parts at your local auto parts store or online.

Instructions

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Rid the body of rust, if any exists. Put on your safety glasses and your dust mask. With an electric grinder, start by using a 40-grit abrasive pad to scrape the majority of rust from your Mazda 929. Then use a 80-grit abrasive pad to smooth the surface, followed by a 150-grit pad to even the surface. The 150-grit pad is the finest grit and will make the once rusted surface blend in with surrounding areas. Use your fingers to test the smoothness of the area. Then, remove any remaining rust with either phosphoric acid or oxalic acid.

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Rid the body of any existing dents with a dent filler or a body filler. Using a dent filler, press down on the dent filler and release it. The suction feature will lift a dent out of your Mazda 929. If you choose to use a body filler, you may first apply 250-grit abrasive paper to a dent. Then use a painters brush to apply the painters filler in one direction, wiping left to right. Clean the area with a wax or grease remover.

3

Apply an epoxy primer on the exterior. If you purchase primer in a can, follow the instructions listed on the can for application to areas where you have removed rust. Otherwise, add hardener to an epoxy primer that is sold as a two-part mix. Instructions vary with brands of primer, so apply with a brush or with a spraying motion as directed. Use a block sander to finish the surface, before paint application.

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Apply paint to your Mazda 929. Spray one coat and allow it to dry within 24 hours. The paint job may require one or two more coats. Read the instructions on the paint cans, to conform with paint application rules. Spray in an even motion, using light strokes. The Mazda 929 is now ready for a top coat.

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Install parts yourself or have them installed professionally. This includes parts on the exterior and the interior of the car. The number of parts that you need depends on the condition of the Mazda 929 prior to your restoration project.

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Remove your seats. Use the fabric on them as a guide to cut patterns with new fabric. Disassemble the seats, and carefully cut the seams to keep the material in tact. Lightly spray glue to your desired fabric, and place polyfoam between your fabric and a muslin backing. Then trace the old pattern with chalk and cut out the new pattern. Sew all of the pieces together and add sleeves of wire to pull fabric into a concave shape around the edges of the seats.