Doug Phillips - don't replace your interior if it's just nicely worn.
I've got a real "thing" about this. It's as if wear is a sin in the
American concours. I'm sure that in the fullness of time a nice original
car with that patina of age will be far more valuable and appreciated
than a mint condition "redo". Anyone can buy new stuff, but you can't
just order a lovely old interior. I'd think twice.
In my eyes it's like we're all painting over the dutch masters with
the brighter colours now available, or reglazing a Ming vase because the
clear coat has cracks in it.
Steve - in the UK - for a beginner with a low power compressor go with
good old laquer that you can buff up. Sure it's not as durable, but with
the modern paints what you spray is what you get and a bit of dust or a
fly can mess up the entire job. It's much easier to match and spot repair
lacquer too.
Be aware that some two pack paints can SERIOUSLY harm (read kill) you
without proper masks.
Before you spray anything more on I'd de-wax, sand lightly and spray a
light dust coat over the car. Then sand that all off to look for low spots.
Once you're happy then spray a SEALER coat ( your supplier will have it)
over the entire car to precvent the various kinds of paint from
interacting with each other.
I've done my Healey twice in a BRG lacquer and quite enjoyed buffing it up.
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Are you there Jody Levine? I lost your address. I have an electric
question for you, and grounding and direction of electron flow in
positive versus negative ground systems, and why some things are/are not
sensitive to the difference.
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