Thanks, Allen. I had actually found that article, and it seemed
comprehensive, but I wasn't sure if it was a sales pitch or not.
Seems to be in line with the other advice I've received here.
Cheers,
Jeff
On Wed, Sep 19, 2018 at 6:44 AM Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com> wrote:
>
> Take a look at this link,
> https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/2009-to-2017-how-to-articles-by-mike-phillips/25304-secret-removing-oxidation-restoring-show-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html
>
> Allen Hess
> TR4
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Sep 17, 2018, at 6:51 PM, Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> So, I'm the proud owner of a 1975 TR6 and a 1976 Spitfire that have
> the original paint. (I'm sure of the TR6, and if the Spitfire's had a
> respray, it was as good as the factory).
>
> I'd like to preserve the finish as best I can. The TR6 is in pretty
> good shape, but the Spitfire (with an alleged 35,000 miles) was well
> taken care of until it was parked (indoors, I'm sure), maybe ten or
> fifteen years ago.
>
> Thus, the questions:
>
> 1. What kind of paint was used on these cars when new?
>
> 2. What's the best way to clean off the old wax, schmutz, etc., and
> start from scratch to put a good protective coat on them?
>
> 3. What's the best kind of paint to use for minor touch-ups, or for
> selected areas (the top of the scuttle on the Spitfire, for instance
> [if scuttle is the right word for the panel on which the brake and
> clutch cylinders sit])
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff Scarbrough
> Corrosion Acres, Ga. -- now with less corrosion!
>
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