Dear John, I have been in the process of refurbishing the door cappings of my
2.5 PI for the last couple of years. The method I have used is to scrape the
old resin finish off with any flat tool around. ( The origional finish is a
resin coat. Not a varnish, polyurethane or otherwise and so difficult to
dissolve) I removed the rest with a disc sander. One has to be very careful to
not go through the veneer. Have done this in a couple of the cappings, but
doesnt look noticable.I then used a french polishing kit which gives explicit
data on the rubbing down and the application of the varnish. This obtainable
from L B Restoration Services, 757 Walsall Rd. Great Barr, Birmingham B42 1EW
Tel 021 358 7448. It leaves a richer colour than the origional.Cost for 250ml
size #13.95 and I think I may have paid p&p. Regards John.
John Macartney <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk> wrote: A comparison of notes...
'Flossie's' door cappings are begining to look a little tired. No
detaching of veneer from the backing but a partial de-laminating of
the original varnish from the veneer and extensive longitudinal
cracking. I'm currently thinking along the lines of paint stripper,
followed by careful sanding with 700 grit (and higher) followed by a
few coats of polyurethane varnish with flatting between each coat.
Any BTDT's around wit better, quicker and visually appealing
alternative suggestions? Thanks
Jonmac
1950 Ferguson TED20 152318
1970 Triumph 2.5PI MG4305DL(O)
1974 Triumph 2000 ML2294DLO
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