On Thu, 15 Jul 1999, Randall wrote:
> I tried to avoid painting any machined surfaces, but I don't see
> anywhere that I believe a coat of paint would hurt. If you get it on
> the threads, the nuts might be a little hard to get on ...
If I'm painting near threads or other important things, I like to
smear grease over anything that shouldn't be painted. With oil-base
paints, the grease mixes with the paint and makes a disgusting sludge that
can be wiped off with a rag after the rest of the paint dries.
The biggest problem is that you're introducing an extra ingredient that
might foul things up (grease tends to get *everywhere* if you're not
*really* careful). Masking tape works too, but it sometimes is tough to
remove.
For me, front suspension is 'next year's project'. This year I put a soft
top on, and finish the rocker.
-Malcolm ('62 TR4, daily driver)
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