Hi,
In UK and Europe, numerous late-ish models cars have squashy mouldings (e.g.
Opel Manta GTE rear spoiler). I understand there is a prep/paint system,
which is flexible, for this very application. Try a paint supplier.
Cheers,
Dave H.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 10:40 PM
Subject: Re: Finally an MG question
> I think it would probably look good, more like a modern car with
> integrated bumpers, but I suspect the problem will lie in one of these
> areas:
>
> - getting a smooth paint finish on the rubber (surface prep)
>
> - getting the paint to adhere to the rubber, and stay adhered (paint
> chemistry?)
>
> Perhaps someone has tried this before.
>
> Gonaj@aol.com had this to say:
>
> >I would like to get the opinions of the group re. a mod. to my RBB.
> >This is not a purely stock car, having leather upholstery, non std.
> >carpeting, wood vener on the console, cup holders and a tan acrylic top.
I
> >just enjoy driving it and would never consider doing a true restoration.
> >
> >The question is this. As I complete the body work and prepare to paint
it
> >has crossed my mind to paint the rubber bumpers to match. Brooklands
> >Green.
> >I think I saw this once before but can't really recall how I liked it.
> >
> >I'm somewhat reluctant to make that big of a change but the RBB can use
some
> >help.
> >
> >Please share your opinions. Is it just too far from reality or should I
go
> >for it?
> >
> >George
> >
>
>
> --
>
> Max Heim
> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
> it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
>
>
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