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1. 'down to the metal'- myth? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 21:21:06 -0500
I tend to agree with some "experts" who have said that unless there is rust under the original factory paint, it is best to leave the original paint coat in place and paint over it. Why, then, do so
/html/triumphs/2003-11/msg00571.html (6,773 bytes)

2. Re: 'down to the metal'- myth? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 23:47:11 -0500
Hi Paul, As it was explained to me, you are never sure where the beginings of rust are unless you remove the paint. Don Malling
/html/triumphs/2003-11/msg00574.html (7,530 bytes)

3. RE: 'down to the metal'- myth? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:10:10 -0500 with any abuse report
Well, I'm doin' it but I'm not boasting, I'm groaning! I've found so much bad bondo art and places where the paint and the Rusty Jones snot on the inside are covering holes that it was a necessity on
/html/triumphs/2003-11/msg00580.html (7,628 bytes)

4. Re: 'down to the metal'- myth? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 22:46:46 -0000
Hi Paul I thought my 2000 saloon was sound and started D.A.ing it over ready for painting, during this process I found so many tracks under the paint, including two that went from the top of the rear
/html/triumphs/2003-11/msg00588.html (8,462 bytes)

5. Re: 'down to the metal'- myth? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 19:27:24 EST
If the car had been previously repainted or the paint is cracking, striping would be a good idea. If the surface is in good condition, leaving the original paint would be fine. Modern ( 70s and up )
/html/triumphs/2003-11/msg00593.html (7,354 bytes)

6. Re: 'down to the metal'- myth? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:50:54 -0800 FILETIME=[4C86A3D0:01C3AEBD]
Hi Paul, When I restored my TR 4 I was fortunate to have a very experienced ex-pat Brit do my bodywork. This is exactly what we did, the logic being that the original paint was.... 1. Better quality
/html/triumphs/2003-11/msg00607.html (9,453 bytes)


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