No part of the fuel tank was ever painted body colour. The simple thing to
remember is that body colour was applied to the completed and fitted body
shell and it's associated supports, fasteners, etc. and nothing more.
Any basic satin through gloss black will be fine for the fuel tank.
Rich Chrysler
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From: <Editorgary@aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:22 PM
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 4, Issue 312
> In a message dated 5/11/10 9:15:50 PM, healeys-request@autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
>> I have a new petrol tank and it is gloss black.
>>
>> What is the correct sheen for the tank?
>>
>> Gloss or something like BBQ Black?
>>
>> John Spaur
>> '62 BT7
>>
>
> Not really an issue in concours inspection. Gloss would be fine. I'm
> thinking (from memory) that the bottom would be painted body color where
> it is
> visible through the boot opening underneath the car, but you might want to
> confirm that with others on this list.
> Gary
> "I know everything, but just can't remember a lot of it anymore."
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