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Paint types, etc.

Paint types, etc.

2006-02-15 by Don Lattimer

Hi folks,

I'm taking my nose section back to the shop for respray.  When they 
did it last year something went wrong and it is cracking.  Possibly 
they didn't remove all the old paint first.

They're having the Dupont rep come in to look at it but I'd like to 
get some opinions beforehand.

Any suggestions??  Thanks.

Don
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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Paint types, etc.

2006-02-15 by ronnie carter

i just got my respray done and my nose was crackin.they took it back to the fiberglass and get the stress fractures out then re-gel and spray... it is not just the case of removing the paint and respray. you got to go deep down to get the fractures out.
hope this helps.
ronnie devon england
-------Original Message-------
Date: 15 February 2006 17:56:08
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Paint types, etc.
Hi folks,

I'm taking my nose section back to the shop for respray. When they
did it last year something went wrong and it is cracking. Possibly
they didn't remove all the old paint first.

They're having the Dupont rep come in to look at it but I'd like to
get some opinions beforehand.

Any suggestions?? Thanks.

Don
#3M5759



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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Paint types, etc.

2006-02-16 by Stephen Spalding

Don
The question: is it the paint or the gel coat? If it is the paint the fix should be easy for the body shop, if they do work on other glass cars. If the problem is in the gel coat, then the problem gets more expensive! If it is the gel coat, please be aware that the glass technology and resin types that are on the market today make the resins used in our cars 40 plus years ago obsolete. I hope you don't have to apply new gel coat, however if you do you might want to research some of the new resin options. Mike Denman did some glass work on his car several years ago, I would get his input.
Thanks
Stephen
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 9:53 AM
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Paint types, etc.

Hi folks,

I'm taking my nose section back to the shop for respray. When they
did it last year something went wrong and it is cracking. Possibly
they didn't remove all the old paint first.

They're having the Dupont rep come in to look at it but I'd like to
get some opinions beforehand.

Any suggestions?? Thanks.

Don
#3M5759



RE: [MarcosManiacs] Paint types, etc.

2006-02-16 by Garry Diver

Don
  Ronnie's point about getting out the stress fractures is VERY important. 
If you don't they remain as stress points even though they may look smooth 
after the respray. They typically occur when the body is released from the 
mold ( I have them on the hood of my Mantaray). It is important to go 
through the gelcoat and re gel and finish the area. If you need any more 
info I could arrange for you to talk to my Fiberglass guy who is an expert 
at this.

Garry
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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Paint types, etc.

2006-02-16 by Donny Lang

Don, Like many of the other replies, I suspect your problem lies deeper than the paint. My car has many cracks in the existing paint. On my car, these cracks are only a reflection of the cracks in the fiberglass structure. I am still stripping the paint for the car. My plan is to entirely cover the surface of my body with "veil cloth" or "angel hair", a very light spun fiberglass cloth that I will apply using WEST epoxy. I will then have to fair out the surface before primer and paint. I am also adding fillets to the bracing/bulkheads under the fiberglass skin to help eliminate stress points that cause the cracks. This process should give a stable base for a good paint job.
I don't know if this helps, but it is what is required on my car to get a finish that hopefully will last for many years.
-Donny #5514
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 12:53 PM
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Paint types, etc.

Hi folks,

I'm taking my nose section back to the shop for respray. When they
did it last year something went wrong and it is cracking. Possibly
they didn't remove all the old paint first.

They're having the Dupont rep come in to look at it but I'd like to
get some opinions beforehand.

Any suggestions?? Thanks.

Don
#3M5759



Re: [MarcosManiacs] Paint types, etc.

2006-02-18 by Stephen Spalding

Donny
I've worked with West system epoxy for several years (my other toy is ketch). West now has several versions of their epoxy, keep us informed on your selection and project (some photos would be great).
Thanks
Stephen
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----- Original Message -----
From: Donny Lang
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Paint types, etc.

Don, Like many of the other replies, I suspect your problem lies deeper than the paint. My car has many cracks in the existing paint. On my car, these cracks are only a reflection of the cracks in the fiberglass structure. I am still stripping the paint for the car. My plan is to entirely cover the surface of my body with "veil cloth" or "angel hair", a very light spun fiberglass cloth that I will apply using WEST epoxy. I will then have to fair out the surface before primer and paint. I am also adding fillets to the bracing/bulkheads under the fiberglass skin to help eliminate stress points that cause the cracks. This process should give a stable base for a good paint job.
I don't know if this helps, but it is what is required on my car to get a finish that hopefully will last for many years.
-Donny #5514
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 12:53 PM
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Paint types, etc.

Hi folks,

I'm taking my nose section back to the shop for respray. When they
did it last year something went wrong and it is cracking. Possibly
they didn't remove all the old paint first.

They're having the Dupont rep come in to look at it but I'd like to
get some opinions beforehand.

Any suggestions?? Thanks.

Don
#3M5759



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