On Mon, 8 Feb 1999, William M. Gilroy wrote:
> Keith Wheeler wrote:
> >
> > Lawrie Alexander wrote:
> >
> > >I've been rebuilding engines professionally since the mid 70s. I always
>>have
> > >them hot-tanked which means that every trace of original paint is removed
> > >chemically. I then prime and paint the rebuilt engine after it's back
> > >together. Those that I did many years ago are doubtless greasy again and
> > >some of them may be needing another rebuild by now. Will anyone drawing
> > >conclusions as to correct colors from what I used be correct or be further
> > >clouding the issue if they believe they have discovered an original
> > >combination?
> >
> > I've got to agree with Lawrie, and add my own rant. Many of you
> > know my take on all this "it's got to be *original*" mania. Paint
> > is just like everything else: they used what they had. Yes, I'm
> > sure they had their suppliers and used one part number etc, but, do
> > you really think this happened?
> >
> > Boss: "Nigel, we're out of engine paint, go fetch some more."
> >
> > Nigel: "Okie dokie boss."
> >
> > Boss: "Oh bloody hell Nigel! That's just the wrong shade of maroon!
> > It looks red! Don't you know in 30 years some retired American is
> > going to be whining because his engine is the wrong colour!"
> >
> >
>
> That's pretty funny. I have no doubt they were not that careful with
> the shade or hue (what is the difference?) when they painted these things.
> I wonder how well they cleaned out the paint cups if they were paint
> different things? As an aside, one of my wife's friends husbands job is
> to make sure that the blue used for Tiffany's bags, boxes, etc. is the
> correct color. He will travel to the Far East to approve the colors
> of the packaging. She tells us that he will bring home two bags, and
> tell her what is the difference between them. She swears they look
> exactly the same. Seems like a goofy job, but they pay him well.
> Go figure, but I guess it is a good gig if you can do it.
>
> Bill Gilroy
> 77 Midget
> 90 Shar-Pei
> E-mail: wmgilroy@lucent.com
>
This reminds me of Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House. Those who
have seen it will know what I mean.
...Art
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