Pschauss@aol.com wrote:
>
> I am in the process of replacing the sills on my MGB and
> have just about completed the first side. Based on the
> length of time it took me to do this side, I figure that I
> will have the other side finished some time in March.
> I have made arrangements with a local body shop to do
> the painting for me (haven't decided whether it will be a
> full paint job or just the sections that I have repaired).
>
> I am keeping the car in the garage next to the Healey,
> so it will be dry through the winter. The Healey will most
> definitely not be tracking snow in.
>
> Is there any need for me to paint the exposed bare metal areas on
> the fender repair panels and outer sill in order to protect them
> between now and next March? If so, what type of paint
> should I use?
>
> I have compressed air, but no spray equipment, nor any
> place to work with it except outside. Therefore, I would
> have to do any protective paint work with either a brush or
> a spray can.
>
> I have painted, or will be painting, all of the accessable
> internal cavities, like wheel wells, the insides of fenders,
> floor panels (inside and out) ..., parts of the car which do not
> require special cosmetic treatment.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Peter Schauss
> pschauss@aol.com
> ps4330@okc01.rb.jccbi.gov
> 1980 MGB
> 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II
Peter:
My suggestion is to apply either Cororless paint by sponge brush or
aerosol can . You can purchase from Eastwood (you can request a free
catalog online, I believe "www:eastwood.com") or POR 15. Both aree
comparable and excellent products, which I highly recommend!
I am about to embark on a sill replacement on the right side of a '69B
Roadster. I have already cut the accessible sill areas off with a
plasma cutter (these are wonderful tools...I want one of my own!).
Next, I will remove the windscreen and wing. I plan on MIG welding the
replacement panels in place. This seeems pretty straight forward to
me...what roadblocks did you encounter?
I'm leaving for Houston Sunday and will be away from email for a week.
But I will look forward to your response when I get back!
Cheers,
Jim Boyd
Paradise, CA
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