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Re: Wrinkle paint woes...

To: JoEllisTR3@aol.com
Subject: Re: Wrinkle paint woes...
From: Michael Ferguson <"fergie@ntplx.net"@ntplx.net>
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 00:20:27 -0800
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Organization: Could be better...
References: <8d58fe94.36f99941@aol.com>
JoEllisTR3@aol.com wrote:
> 
> We are having trouble getting the black wrinkle paint to work properly on the
> center dash console (TR3). We purchased the paint from Moss. The fellow
> painting the dash console for me has tried three times with poor results. The
> paint is far too wrinkled (large scale wrinkles, unlike the original small
> subtle wrinkles). I know it is very temperature sensitive., but he swears he
> is following the directions on the can.
> 
> One more question, is it best to remove the gauges, or let sleeping dogs lie?
> I don't want to risk breaking the gauge lenses, but perhaps the paint would
> work better if the gauges weren't there to "pool" the paint around them. Any
> thoughts?
> 
> Thanks!

If memory serves, I think the heavier the coat, the coarser the
wrinkles. Try a lighter coat. Oh, I'd remove the gauges first. Good
luck.
-- 
Michael Ferguson

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