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RE: Powder Coating

To: "'Fred Thomas'" <vafred@erols.com>
Subject: RE: Powder Coating
From: "Ronnie Babbitt" <rbtr3a@cox.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 19:04:56 -0400
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Hi George 

Three years I became a graduate student of the Fred Thomas Institute of
Innovative Coatings, one of Dr. Thomas' requirements is that you must
successfully perform the transformation of a set of rusty, greasy
Girling Brake and clutch Master cylinders, to a like new condition. 

This must be accomplished using his formula, which consists of an
application of 007 silver followed by an application of semi-gloss
clear. Depending on the Mass and physical size of the item it should be
baked in an electric oven for approximately twenty minutes, at 400
degrees.  

In order to receive your diploma you must demonstrate that your process
lends to consistency and is free of voids. 

I received my diploma three years ago upon completion of the above
mentioned, today my Girling Brake and clutch cylinders look like the day
they were taken from the Oven.

NOTE:  
        You too can be a graduate of the FTIIC, for just three easy
payments of $29.95 you will receive a handsome three ring binder full of
color illustrations and instructions. So enroll now for this offer may
expire soon. 

Send payments to- Attn: Debra Thomas at the FTCII, Stafford Va.



Ronnie

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of George Richardson
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 12:36 PM
To: Fred Thomas
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Powder Coating

Fred, I finally finished setting up my oven and powder coating rig, 
making some fixtures as your noted indicated, got some black and 
aluminum colored powder and am ready to play. My first project is the 
valve covers of my Stag.

I'll probably do it today, if I can get the covers cleaned off to my 
satisfaction.

I do have one question, have you powder coated any master cylinders? 
I've gotten tired of my Stag brake MC getting covered with rust, and 
regular paint doesn't last long.

Fred Thomas wrote:

>  
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>>    
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>=============================================================
>Bill, I have 5 shops around me with ovens as large as you saw at this
shop,
>they are just too darn much $$$$ for me to afford so that's why I
started
>doing for myself as much as possible, I have only seen race cars
completely
>P/Ced and they are excellant jobs, remember BMW in the 5000 & 7000
series
>are clear coated in P/C in Europe now and start in the U/S in 2005, not
long
>before the color will be factory completed, it is the only way to go as
far
>as I'm concerned.  "FT"
>
>  
>

-- 
George Richardson
1957 Triumph TR3 - TS15559L http://www.key-men.com/triumph
1975 Triumph TR6 - Undergoing restoration    
1972 Triumph Stag - Daily Driver
Key Men: Keys for Classics - http://www.key-men.com

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