Massive Progress (and Setback) on Dylan’s Mk2 Supra Restoration Project.

We’ve made huge strides on Dylan’s Mk2 Toyota Supra build over the past few weeks. One of the biggest milestones was the completion of the custom metal rear fenders, which turned out even better than expected. This phase really brought the car one step closer to the vision we’ve had from day one.

We also had a major win with a new partnership—3M, through Lordco Auto Parts, stepped up and sponsored us with an incredible package of automotive consumables. From sanding discs, respirator masks, mixing cups, and more, to their industry-leading clean sand vacuum sander, the support from 3M made our job stripping the car down to bare metal dramatically easier. 

Of course, the “while you’re in there” effect hit hard. What started as basic prep work quickly turned into a full teardown—windshield pulled, most of the interior removed, and nothing left untouched. The car was cleaner and more exposed than ever before, which meant we were ready for the next step: sealing.

We sprayed the freshly bare chassis with marine epoxy sealant to protect the metal and set the stage for bodywork. At first glance, it looked perfect—smooth coverage, solid adhesion, and a great start. But the next day, disaster struck.

As Reid began laying down the first layers of body filler (Bondo), the epoxy began to peel and react. In some spots, we applied lacquer thinner and watched the coating bubble and fail almost instantly. It was a complete setback. Now, we’re forced to strip the car back to bare metal all over again, costing us valuable time and putting us behind schedule.

Despite the frustration, we’re still fired up. Every project like this has its challenges, and we’re documenting every step, not just the wins but also the fails. Huge thanks again to 3M and Lordco for backing us—we’ll be leaning on those supplies more than ever in this next round.

 Stay tuned as we re-tackle the Supra from the ground up.

More updates coming soon.