Projects
Preparing floor for Kilmat sound deadening mats
Project Status
Completed
Time Spent
7 Hours
Steps Taken
- Sweep out cargo area of van
- Use mop and floor cleaner spray on cargo floor
- Use towel and Simple Green on cargo walls
- Use wire brush attachment and power drill to remove stubborn items stuck to cargo floor
- Use nylon brush attachment and power drill to remove remaining dirt and grime on cargo floor
- Dry floor with towel
Plans For Tomorrow
I did this today because I was waiting for the remaining M6 Rivnuts to come from Amazon. Tomorrow I will install the remaining M6 Rivnuts into the cargo wall holes and then install the Kilmat.
Tools And Materials Used
DEWALT DCF887B Impact Driver
This cordless impact driver turns hex-shank bits to drive and remove fasteners. Its three speed settings provide different control ranges for fastening work.
View On Amazon: DEWALT DCF887B Impact Driver
BAILUK Wire Wheel Cup Brush Set,0.012-Inch Coarse Crimped Carbon Steel,Die Grinder Wire Brush for Drill,1/4In Hex Shank,Wire Drill Brush Se (24 Pack)
These wire-brush attachments clean surfaces using a drill. Their bristles remove loose residue from metal parts during preparation work.
View On Amazon: BAILUK Wire Wheel Cup Brush Set,0.012-Inch Coarse Crimped Carbon Steel,Die Grinder Wire Brush for Drill,1/4In Hex Shank,Wire Drill Brush Se (24 Pack)
Holikme Drill Brush Attachment Set
These brush and cleaning attachments mount in a drill for powered scrubbing. Their different shapes reach flat surfaces, corners and recessed areas during cleanup.
View On Amazon: Holikme Drill Brush Attachment Set
Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner
This all-purpose cleaner removes dirt from washable surfaces. It is a cleanup supply for preparing the cargo area and workshop components.
View On Amazon: Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner
Amazon Basics Heavy-Duty Broom
This broom uses stiff bristles to sweep loose dirt and debris from a floor. Its long sectional handle reaches across the cargo area during cleanup.
View On Amazon: Amazon Basics Heavy-Duty BroomNotes
- Prior to this time, I have been taking the van out in the desert to work on it, while packing and unpacking all my tools and materials each time.
- Due to this, the van had accumulated a lot of dust, dirt, paint, bedliner, and other substances on the walls and floor of the cargo area that I had to clean out before installing.
- In order for the Kilmat to adhere correctly to the cargo floor and walls, the surface has to be clean.
- Also, I will be installing the other components of the walls and floor after the Kilmat, so this is the final cleaning before I never see the bare metal again.