Tech Tip!
This Tech Tip is from Glenn Markham - Thanks Glenn
I found an easy way to protect components from paint / undercoating
overspray while your doing your winter season detailing projects. This common
household item is Tin Foil! Yes, also known as Aluminum Foil, it works great.
Tape and paper in many applications just isn't practical. When dealing
with suspension parts they tend to be dirty or greasy and tape just won't
stick. Paper can be too crunchy and big, and also usually requires large
quantities of tape just to keep it in place. With tin foil you can simply mold
it around the piece that you want to protect ......and spray away!
When scraping and redoing the bottom of my MGB, I used Tin Foil to keep
undercoating off the exhaust system and the wiring harness. You can use it to
cover everything from brake hoses, to electrical components. And really create
a look of detailing that usually requires a complete assembly. But a word of
caution in regard to electrical items, please make sure to disconnect your
battery. No need to create a short circuit, or fire. Just for safety's sake.
But for most of us LBC owners at this time of year, a disconnected battery is
probably the norm!
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