In a message dated 20-Jun-99 19:11:39 Eastern Daylight Time,
trumpet@bellsouth.net writes:
> I need advice on how to keep the battery acid OFF the paint under the
> hood (bonnet). When I needed a voltage regulator it boiled over much
> but that has been replaced. Yes, it's hot here in Florida, but I
> shouldn't have (this much) acid escaping the battery. I have a plastic
> battery tray. Also,,,it's tight between the engine and the firewall;
> any ideas on how to get in there to clean it off & paint it? Are there
> any acid resistant paints out there?
> Also, there is a nice article in "Classic And Sports Car"
> magazine -
> June '99 about bringing TR 6s up to a more modern state of
> performance,,,,,probably $10,000 or $15,000 worth of improvements there;
> my wild guess.
> By the way my TR 6 is at the carpictures.com site. French Blue '74.
> The Yellow Spitfire redesigned by Picasso used to be mine before my 18
> year old took care of it!!
>
John, a solution of baking soda and water will neutralize the acid. Be sure
not to get the solution into the battery. Pour lots of it on the metal parts
around the battery and then rinse very well with a a garden hose. That's a
good temp fix until you figure out a permanent one.
As a far as a permanent fix. Be sure your battery is not leaking through the
battery's case. If it is get a new battery or exchange the one you have.
Check that the plugs on the top of the battery are sealing properly. If they
are not , the gas which leaks out is also corrosive.
Next take out the battery and the plastic tray, clean and rinse the whole
area and then prime/repaint it. Cheers.
Art Kelly
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