Tim,
Thanks, this was what I was looking for. I suspected something in the
Bakelite was causing the problem. Still amazes me that the issue
continues to exist 40 years after the part was made.
Cheers,
JVP
-----Original Message-----
From: Ronak, TP (Timothy) [mailto:Timothy.Ronak@crna.akzonobel.com]
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 1:25 PM
To: Joe Parlanti
Cc: Tiger News Group List
Subject: Painting steering column pieces
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.
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