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Post by alfiedog3 on Dec 27, 2022 13:33:28 GMT
Still not sure if I am using forum correctly. My coupe restoration has reached the spraying stage. As I would like to keep the car as near to original as poss. should the inner wings and floor pan be body colour {Arden Green} or black? I really would like guidance on this subject.  Stephen |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Dec 27, 2022 14:35:13 GMT
Still not sure if I am using forum correctly. My coupe restoration has reached the spraying stage. As I would like to keep the car as near to original as poss. should the inner wings and floor pan be body colour {Arden Green} or black? I really would like guidance on this subject. View AttachmentStephen Looking back at some old photos to refresh my memory!27 years is a long time ago! all the underside was red oxide covered with underseal as was the inner wings outside. Inside a combination of black and body colour depending on location as was the engine bay. |
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Post by alfiedog3 on Dec 27, 2022 16:41:32 GMT
Thanks for you reply, I had more or less decided to leave black, The flinch panels I know are correct, The last check was the queens car at the Gaydon museum.
While on the subject of painting is there someone you can recommend to replace the coach lines once the body is finished.
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Post by Eric R on Dec 27, 2022 21:40:35 GMT
give a clue as to where you are?
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Post by alfiedog3 on Dec 28, 2022 10:47:10 GMT
The car is being restored at Upton Upon Severn Worcestershire
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Post by Eric R on Dec 28, 2022 11:15:10 GMT
thanks - a bit far for my specialist who lives Chichester W Sussex.
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Post by alfiedog3 on Dec 28, 2022 15:18:28 GMT
Ok Thanks for tour help.
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Post by lagain on Dec 30, 2022 13:50:59 GMT
For the purist, on the front wings the 'turn in', or lip on the front half of the wing should be painted gloss black. Although it would not show up much on Arden Green.
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Post by alfiedog3 on Dec 31, 2022 13:49:10 GMT
Ok Thanks for that.
Stephen
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