Hello Friends,
I'd like to thank the list-member who argued that I should bite the
bullet and buy the correct Moss paint for the TD's instrument cluster.
Sadly, I can't remember who it was. I was leaning toward using some
kind of paint from the garage shelf, probably because of my Scottish
ancestry (read: being CHEAP). However, I did order the correct paint
and here are the results.
First of all, I stripped the old finish with Aircraft Stripper...
http://www.aubard.us/MGTD/20130402_094932.jpg
..., then polished the chrome edges of the panel.
http://www.aubard.us/MGTD/20130402_100853.jpg
I then taped and primered with an automotive primer that adheres
better to bare metal, like chrome. I then applied the first mist coat
of paint.
http://www.aubard.us/MGTD/20130409_171710.jpg
And here's how it looks now with two coats of the Moss finish and the
masking tape removed.
http://www.aubard.us/MGTD/20130409_172451_1.jpg
I think it looks AWESOME. Thank you MG List!
And now, I have a question for you same great guys.
What color are the blind-headed screws used to attach the panel? I've
seen pictures of black screws and screws painted with the bronze
paint. Which is 'correct', if either?
-rick
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