On Tue, 5 Aug 1997, David E. Labovitz wrote:
> Thanks to all who replied -- now I'll have to figure out how best
> to get the paint off. I suppose it'll run cooler, as well.
>
> Dave.
>
> >Now that the question of underskirt color has been dealt with, I'd like
> >to enquire as to anyone's knowledge of engine block color. The block of
> >my '71 Plus 8 has been painted several colors, but I have no idea what
> >might be a reasonable choice.
Usually, hot tanking settles the question as to what to do to get
the old paint off (most engine repaints occur on total rebuild)
however, your +8 is an aluminum block so standard hot tanking is
"right out" (though there are engine cleaning solvents for
aluminum)... You might want to look at the aircraft paint
removers... however as the Scots say "gang warily".
I painted my TR4's block light-medium gray... it allows me to
check for leaks... Not that I can do anything about them... I just
like to watch for them :)
Greg Petrolati
gpetrola@prairienet.org 1962 TR4 (CT4852L)
"That's not a leak... My car is just marking its territory!"
Greg Petrolati, Champaign, Illinois
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