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Painting steering column pieces

To: "Joe Parlanti" <parlanti@comcast.net>
Subject: Painting steering column pieces
From: "Ronak, TP \(Timothy\)" <Timothy.Ronak@crna.akzonobel.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 13:25:05 -0500
Joe,

The steering column pieces may have a high concentration of oils from
the Bakelite. I repainted mine and the technique was really basic.
Cleaned well with Sikkens M600 degreaser then I scotchbrited the pieces
really well. Then I degreased again being sure to wipe the degreaser off
of the part with a towel rather than letting it dry on the surface. Then
I used SEM Trim Black in LIGHT coats. The technique required for any oil
soaked item to get paint to lay down smooth is extremely thin coats at
first to BRIDGE over all of the areas that want to fish eye. If you are
using an automotive paint you could try to add some fisheye eliminator
("smoothie" to you old guys) and it will help to overcome the paints
tendency to 'run away' from oil and cause fisheyes. In both Cases
adhesion will be less than optimal but my column turned out great and
has not peeled off yet after 5 years.

If it is really persistent try cleaning it first with brakeclean spray.




Best Regards,

Tim Ronak
Services Consultant

Akzo Nobel Coatings
23961 Via El Rocio
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Bus: 949-305-5393
Fax: 425-955-6268
Cell: 949-289-3357
email: timothy.ronak@crna.akzonobel.com
Personal email: timronak@cox.net




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