re: reproduction fenders

[Calvin Krug <ckrug@laf.cioe.com>]

I believe this black primer used on the body panels is e-coat.  Every
replacement panel I've seen has this coating, and I've seen a lot working
in body shops.  It should not be removed, just scuffed slightly, and then
primered.  If you remove it, then you'll need to use a metal etching primer
before your regular primer, since normal paints don't adhere to bare metal,
and most primers aren't watertight.

Calvin Krug