Selling a tii: seeking advice

[mccusername]

If you're going to sell it here, then do all the little things-- and then people will debate WHICH little things you did and HOW you did the little things and make lowball offers because they already have 4 2002s.

 

If you're going to sell it on BAT, spend way more than you think you need to on detailing and good pictures. Be radically honest about its condition and set aside a week to answer 200 questions with patience and good humor.

[schuetz1619]

Many thanks for the concise and helpful advice.

[gwb72tii]

ok so "dry ice blasting" is completely new to me. can someone explain exactly how it works and how to do it?

 

TIA

[schuetz1619]

After getting the recommendation I looked it up locally.

 

A purpose-built machine jets powdered dry ice at high pressure to clean whatever it is aimed it. The dry ice functions as a fine abrasive—sandblasting without the sand. Because the spray diameter is very small, it takes a long time. Many of the really clean undercarriages you see on BAT have been cleaned this way. The estimate for my car was $350 - $600 at $160/hour. 

Edited February 25, 2023 by schuetz1619
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[Mikesmalaga72]

Consult a detail shop to clean up and tailor any defects to your satisfaction, gather all maintenance records, get an appraisal look at the comps on Bring a trailer.com ... (PM me if you like with some pics) I might be able to get you close. List your desired dollar amount and list it here on the FAQ classifieds. If you don`t receive credible offers here move on to other venues. 

 

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Edited February 25, 2023 by Mikesmalaga72
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[John_in_VA]

7 hours ago, schuetz1619 said:

A purpose-built machine jets powdered dry ice at high pressure to clean whatever it is aimed it. The dry ice functions as a fine abrasive—sandblasting without the sand. Because the spray diameter is very small, it takes a long time. Many of the really clean undercarriages you see on BAT have been cleaned this way. The estimate for my car was $350 - $600 at $160/hour. 

 

I've read that the cleaning can result in flash rusting of the blasted area.  Anyone have details or experience?