At 07:53 PM 9/19/97 +0000, you wrote:
>
>Rob, I'd be very careful before using aircraft stripper on the body of
>my MGA. I've had excellent results removing the paint from my MGA via
>a professional chemical stripper (Metastrip in Mt Juliet, Tenn,
>outside Nashville). They use a harmless caustic soda solution which not
>only gets into every nook, cranny, seam and joint but more importantly
>gets out of every nook cranny, seam and joint before the paint goes on.
>I've had no paint adhesion, cracking, bubbling or leeching problems at
>all. Several people I know have experienced the above problems with
>aircraft stripper. Save the aircraft stripper for the engine block,
>suspension parts or other less noticable areas just to be safe.
>Just my humble opinion
>
>Stan Fischer 58,59, 62 MGAs
>
Rob et al,
Stan's point is well taken. When I stipped the TC's bonnet it was
disassembled and lying on the shop floor. After stripping it was washed and
flushed with copious amounts of water. I negelected to ask if you planned
to remove the fenders from the car, I just assumed they were off. If not I
apologize and recommend you follow Stans advice.
Cheers,
___ \______ Ross MacPherson
/ __ \ __ / /------|) Surrey, BC CANADA
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1947 MG-TC 3528 1966 MGB-GT
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