- 1. [Healeys] Instrument panel refinishing (score: 1)
- Author: "Ghess4" <ghess4@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:36:09 -0700
- Has anyone done a refinish of the Instrument panel on their BJ8? I believe that mine are original and appear to have a very heavy epoxy like polished appearance however there are a couple of cracks
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- 2. Re: [Healeys] Instrument panel refinishing (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartfield <hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>
- Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:14:30 -0700
- I have the same problem. I have used Homer Formby's on furniture in the past and it dissolves the existing finish but does not remove it. The patina is left intact. They then recommend finishing with
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- 3. Re: [Healeys] Instrument panel refinishing (score: 1)
- Author: "John Sims" <ahbn6@verizon.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:54:28 -0400
- Take a look on the Technical page of my web site for a great article on how to do it. It is in the Carpeting/Trim/Interior section. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com Greetings, Has anyone d
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- 4. Re: [Healeys] Instrument panel refinishing (score: 1)
- Author: "Ghess4" <ghess4@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:59:38 -0700
- Hi Steve, I'm always impressed by the fine help and guidance that can be gotten from this List and I thank you, Steve, and the many others that responded. I was guided to John Sims website and the ex
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- 5. Re: [Healeys] Instrument panel refinishing (score: 1)
- Author: Warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:40:24 EDT
- I tried many different chemicals to soften/dissolve /strip the finish & never found anything that would work. However, a heat gun did soften the finish & allow me to scrape it off without removing th
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- 6. Re: [Healeys] Instrument panel refinishing (score: 1)
- Author: billhuck <billhuck@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:39:26 -0500
- Some 25 years back I returned a BJ8 dash to its original condition. It had the normal flaws, fine cracks each bordered by peeling yellowish areas. With thin sharp tools I peeled off all those areas,
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- 7. Re: [Healeys] Instrument panel refinishing (score: 1)
- Author: Chester Threedog <chester3dog@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 13:32:04 -0500
- Back in the day...before kids (my son is 27) I had the same problem. I followed the instructions on the paint remover can, use thick coat, wait 15 minutes and remove. It would not even soften that cr
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