My 1994 Maruti Omni Rejuv

[shrijit303]

PLS HELP
1.HOW TO DISMANTLE THE BUMPERS FOR THE PAINTJOB?
2.How to dismantle the rims?i have decided to spray them white/silver.
One of my classmates showed me the paint spray and demostrated its usage.It costs only 250 bucks and its easier to apply 2 coats of paint with this spray.

 

[Lameassonwheels]

That logo is rare no doubt, but 700 bucks is daylight robbery. The total cost of those spares isnt more than 100 rupees.

The set includes chrome monograms, Omni and the maruti logo. I don't think we can get it at 100 Rs anywhere. Shrijit can use the Maruti hindi logo and keep the rest to be used later. On a later day these parts may not be available in shops and online stores.

PLS HELP
1.HOW TO DISMANTLE THE BUMPERS FOR THE PAINTJOB?

There will be bolts under the bumpers if you look from below. Remove them and you can take out the bumper. I am not sure this will be feasible and safe for you as a DIY. Buy a WD-40 rust remover to deal with rusted bolts.

2.How to dismantle the rims?

Go through this thread. This way you can remove the rims from the wheel hub. I don't think you will need to take out the tyre from the rim, instead cover the tyre part with newspaper or some other sheets properly to avoid paint getting on it. I would strongly recommend you to get help from any adult members in your home or neighborhood for doing any of these.

I have decided to spray them white/silver.One of my classmates showed me the paint spray and demostrated its usage.It costs only 250 bucks and its easier to apply 2 coats of paint with this spray.

This was the same aerosol spray can deville_56 was talking about. They are quick drying so use it wisely.

 

[shrijit303]

Lameasssonwheels, thanks a lot..
Right now,the car is behind the JAZZ;also in a sloping area..I start the car with handbrake positioned upwards;so dangerous to do the rim painting work ,plus exam on tuesday,so very busy and then two weeks vacation ;so will start the DIYS from tuesday onwards.Plus,one day,while starting the car on the sloping area,it fell down and crashed on the Jazz.ByGod's Grace,no damage had been caused and I carefully pushed the car upwards.
First let the car be on a plane area,then I will scrape off the old enamel paint;if the original paint is without any sraches,then no more jugaads.But,After scraping off the paint from the grill,there were lots of scrathes and so it will be painted as the old omni grill has become way more rare.I remember that two yEArs ago ,while returning from a trip,the right and the center grill was completely missing.Immediately,I and my father rushed off to the MASS,they replied that its impossible to find.Then, went to lots of spare shops,they have the type 2 and type 3 grill.After searching a lot,a old shop was able to give the grill but the right one had a crack.Only the left grill is original,untouched.
To my surprise,the original Omni monograms were inside the drawer in the dashboard!Let it be as it is ,I dont want to lose it..it still has the original chrome untouched.

 

[swiftshashi]

The set includes chrome monograms, Omni and the maruti logo. I don't think we can get it at 100 Rs anywhere. Shrijit can use the Maruti hindi logo and keep the rest to be used later. On a later day these parts may not be available in shops and online stores.
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Yes Sir. I quoted that amount inclusive of all the chrome logos.
1. Maruti Suzuki Emblem costs Rs.33 and is still available at MGP/MASS
2. Maruti chrome logo costs Rs. 20 and is available at MASS
3. OmniE logo costs Rs. 48 and is still available at MASS

The combined cost of the above 3 items is Rs.101.

4. The hindi chrome Maruti isnt available at MGP stores. But it can be easily sourced from old spare parts store. I remember seeing it once at an old spare shop once and the shop owner quoted Rs.30 for the same. Sticker typ Hindi logos are even cheaper at Rs.15 which I got for sumit a few months back.
http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/technical-zone/11552-maruti-800-1992-model-restoration-9.html#post467971

Shopclues is charging a whopping 600 rupees for that hindi chrom maruti alone, that's not right.

 

[sumitsinha12]

Hello all, As rightly pointed out by shashi, these logos don't cost more dan 100rs incl all. These chrome hub caps costs Rs 35 per peice. So that equals 140 rs for 4. Me and shashi have sourced these logos and caps for my car and his car. Indeed it is rare and so they are charging so much. But charging 700 for something which costs maxm 100 Rs, is gross.
My suggestion- Please don't buy it, first try to source from offline markets. It will be lot cheaper.

 

[shrijit303]

Exam went well,I came home started with my DIYs.

Jazz polished with the 3M polish



Stripping off the enamel paint using a chemical called tarpin

Took off the indicator and taillamp cover for washing,while opening,the bulb of the front indicators broke

Front bumper stripping

Back bumper stripping



Without cover

Washing the dusty indicator covers
I have decided to apply primer and then paint it using black aerosol spray;no. plates to be covered with newspaper while painting

 

[shrijit303]

Costs in paint job till date
2001 Pitch metallic-10k
2009 neptune blue-60k
2015 Neptune Blue-45k
One IMPORTANT message-My Omni has been to many places for the last 20 yrs and I literally love it. it was the best van the late 80s and early 90s.Its 21st birthday is on 29th Dec 2015.
Happy Bithday meri Maruti
Members please suggest birthday decorations for my beauty.
Thanks in advance.

 

[shrijit303]

A update

Blank front state of the car



fitted the taillamps back to the car

Does the rims really need paint?
I need to get the car in complete piece and finish the DIYs as soon as possiblebefore its 21st birthday.

 

[samkolkata]

If you clean the rims i think it would be sufficient and will maintain the classy OEM look!!

 

[shrijit303]

Partial car polish done





Polishing in progress

3M Polish

Dash polished

I covered the front bumper so that the bare metal does not rust.

Original Omni monograms

 

[swiftshashi]

I hope you don't put wax polish on dash?? For dash, separate polish is available. Rest all looks excellent.

 

[swiftshashi]

Does the rims really need paint?

From the pics, the rims appear all right. But do check for any bends or rust formation.

Regards
Shashi

 

[shrijit303]

Swiftshashi sir,I did not have the dash polish so polished it with the 3M polish.I found impressive results on doing the same.I just cant wait to paint the bumpers.One quesion-Is it ok to spray the wheelcaps of the jazz with a silver spray? as all of them got scrathed in 6 years,
EDIT-the screw of the left grill and bumper is jammed completely..so what to do now?:

 

[shrijit303]

The picture of the jammed screw

 

[Lameassonwheels]

^^ Get a can of WD-40 and spray it on and around the screws. It will help to remove the mositure and the screws will thereby get loosened and become easy to remove. Make sure you are buying the genuine WD-40. Market is full of counterfeit products.