Philip,
I'd like to learn from your experience if someone can figure it out, because
it sounds as if you did everything right to me, too! The only thing that
comes to mind is how much primer did you apply? I've discovered through
trial and error that a thin coat of primer promotes better adhesion than a
heavier coat.
Good luck in finding the answer.
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
'67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
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----- Original Message -----
From: Philip Haldeman <haldeman@accessone.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2000 9:50 AM
Subject: Paint chipping from steering wheel spokes
>
> A few months ago, I painted the bare metal spokes of a late-model TR6
> steering wheel. The flat black paint would match my '72 wheel and give me
a
> slightly smaller (later) wheel. I sanded the bare metal with 400, then
600,
> and finally 800 grit, then cleaned with lacquer thinner. I sprayed on the
> gray primer. Then I sprayed the black top coat. I allowed the wheel to
dry
> for several days. When I tightened the bolts to put the wheel back onto
the
> hub, the paint---or rather the primer---immediately lifted off around the
> bolts. These bolts, of course, get covered by the circular rubber trim
> piece that surrounds the horn push, so I didn't worry about it. I just
> figured the pressure of tightening the bolts was too much for the paint to
> handle.
>
> Now, however, a couple of very small chips have come off on the visible
> spoke edges---and again, it appears as if the primer didn't adhere well to
> the metal. I'm guessing I'll have to do the whole thing over again. But
> what did I do wrong in the first place?
>
> --Phil Haldeman
> haldeman@accessone.com
>
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