- 1. Fw: paint (score: 1)
- Author: "carter's alltel" <goutvols@alltel.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 09:49:55 -0600
- I have a question about my new paint job. I got my 79 midget back from the paint shop yesterday. Dupont, jet black with 4 coats of clear coat. I had always heard that there was a break in period afte
- /html/mgs/2001-03/msg01035.html (6,971 bytes)
- 2. Re: paint (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Razor" <mrazor@mis.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 10:57:35 -0500
- I had always heard the same thing, but I would double check with the paint shop. I bet it looks sharp! MIKE R /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trailer may also cat
- /html/mgs/2001-03/msg01036.html (6,439 bytes)
- 3. Re: paint (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric Houkal" <erictw@enteract.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 10:00:12 -0600
- If this was catalyzed acrylic, you could probably beat on it with a hammer after 24 hours. (don't try this at home) :-) Eric the had you this. not /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they
- /html/mgs/2001-03/msg01038.html (7,106 bytes)
- 4. Re: Paint (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 14:54:26 -0400
- I think you will want to make the determination of "best looking" for yourself. TFs were painted with older-technology paint. If you like the softer appearance of that, then most modern paints will
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01273.html (7,611 bytes)
- 5. Re: Paint (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 14:15:06 -0700
- I personally prefer the softer color and not the current "wet" look as it seems more appropriate for the cars and period. I have used Dupont on all of my work probably because the man behind the coun
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01317.html (7,233 bytes)
- 6. Re: Paint (score: 1)
- Author: Charles Hill <candahill@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 22:14:11 -0500
- Discussing paint is almost like discussing religion or politics. Everyone has their opinion and they don't want to be confused with the facts. In this area(Kansas City, MO), the major competitors are
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01352.html (7,142 bytes)
- 7. Paint (score: 1)
- Author: frank krajewski <frankk@intap.net>
- Date: Sat, 12 Jun 1999 22:03:08 -0400
- Can anyone help me identify the correct and perhaps the Dupont code for my 1975 MGB? It is a butterscotch orangish color but the books say there about 3 different shades of yellow and orange. Is the
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00583.html (6,618 bytes)
- 8. Re: Paint (score: 1)
- Author: P86turismo@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 01:17:24 EDT
- << Can anyone help me identify the correct and perhaps the Dupont code for my 1975 MGB? It is a butterscotch orangish color but the books say there about 3 different shades of yellow and orange. Is t
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00587.html (7,220 bytes)
- 9. Paint (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 09:42:10 -0400
- There are no color codes that I know of on the MGB. From your description, it sounds like "Bracken" which according to the Moss catalog is a "Muddy orange". "Harvest Gold" doesn't look much like any
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00597.html (7,617 bytes)
- 10. Re: Paint (score: 1)
- Author: JustBrits@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 11:45:32 EDT
- << correctly identifies the factory color code? >> British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, Frank. Ed
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00600.html (6,495 bytes)
- 11. Paint (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl W. French" <cfrench@cybertours.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 11:30:29 -0500
- The car goes off the road for the season on Sunday. I have about a week and a half to get it prepped for the body shop where it is having both sills replaced along with door skins and and patch panel
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01342.html (7,117 bytes)
- 12. Re: Paint (score: 1)
- Author: miker15@juno.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 20:33:08 EST
- For preparation of the old paint - use "Prepsol" - not easy to get - you wont find it at most hardware or automotive stores - but check the yellow pages for a paint shop supply place. Dont use anythi
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01364.html (8,656 bytes)
- 13. Re: Paint (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 23:19:49 -0500
- I don't know if using prep sol in advance would have any real benefit. (Side issue: I use klene-sol in it's place) Proper degreasing and de-siliconing is something that I do before every coat of pain
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01367.html (7,532 bytes)
- 14. Paint (score: 1)
- Author: Ray McCrary <spook01@mindspring.com>
- Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 23:02:05 -0500
- Hello all, First, the flat black paint under the hood...don't do this to your car...you'll regret it. If you have a great paint job, and have this under the hood, it is like wearing a sandwich sign t
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00287.html (7,939 bytes)
- 15. Paint (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 6 Feb 1998 00:03:47 EST
- <<What color were the vacuum lines (distributor - carb) and heater control valves over on the passenger side of the blocks of 1500 MGA's? I was planning on painting the line the same color as the eng
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00311.html (6,345 bytes)
- 16. Paint (score: 1)
- Author: Rich Mason <rmason@ro.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:20:59 -0500
- Art Thanks for the info...the body shop supply folks here are recommending an acrylic enamel with a hardener system (they don't even sell lacquer any more). I guess that's part of the higher cost I'm
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01528.html (8,965 bytes)
- 17. Re: Paint (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 18:20:00 -0500 (EST)
- **I doubt that you would get a job you would be happy with using enamel, it doesn't forgive mistakes. Everything has to be just right otherwise you end up with a finish without any depth, only a surf
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01561.html (11,193 bytes)
- 18. Re: Paint (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 20:36:08 -0500
- Hi, Rich. I finished a lacquer paint job on my Midget last October, so I have some fairly recent experience. First of all, lacquer is one of those evil substances on the EPA hitlist, so it is getting
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01569.html (11,636 bytes)
- 19. Re: Paint (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 13:26:24 -0600
- What about urethane clearcoat? My brother and I painted my recently rebuilt engine with urethane clearcoat and got excellent results. One or two coats for urethane paint. Not 5 or 6 like lacquer. The
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01627.html (7,560 bytes)
- 20. paint (score: 1)
- Author: miker15@juno.com (MICHAEL J ROBSON)
- Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 01:23:59 EST
- I have been looking around for a reliable supplier for touch-up paint, either brush or spray. specifically i am looking for blaze - anyone have any ideas?? mike robson 69 roadster (black - so doesnt
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg01188.html (6,357 bytes)
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