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Re: [TR] tr3A Front Apron

To: George <geomurphy@windstream.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] tr3A Front Apron
From: Geo Hahn <ahwahneetr@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2011 07:47:03 -0700
On Sat, Aug 6, 2011 at 6:21 PM, Alex <ambritts@bellsouth.net> wrote:

> ...Drilled the holes and later after paint attached the letters...
>

If your apron is already painted drilling may create a problem.  I had to
drill for my rear 'TRIUMPH' badge when the body guy thoughtfully welded up
those holes.  The car was already painted (base and clear coat).  All went
well until a couple of years later when cracks appeared in the paint
radiating from a couple of the holes.  There was not a load of bondo on
there, perhaps a skim of filler was used.  Perhaps I should have chamfered
the edge of the hole after drilling or some other technique.

I mention all this in case anyone has a good technique for drilling after
painted.

Geo


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