Harrymague@aol.com wrote:
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> think the Truimph people orginally painted the car with the panels on from
> what I gather from publications, but this has lead to the seams cracking from
> the twisting and bumps of the car and rust occurs in those areas. If we
> paint the panels off the car, then each bolt will have to be painted and
> probably touched up when the shell is assembled. Painting the panels off the
> car ensures that the panels will be completly paint and sealed.
If at all possible, paint the panels separately--this will insure all
flanges get coated.
> Once the car is assembled, then I intend to paint the wheel wells, rockers,
> and rear the black/undercoating.
If you're planning on the thick Ziebart style undercoating, I'd advise
not doing, unless you're sure this car is never going to see salt. The
tar-based undercoating dries out, cracks, and provides lots of places
for water to hide. If this is going to be a sunny weather/show car, I
wouldn't undercoat it at all.
Cheers.
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