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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
/html/healeys/2009-03/msg00743.html (7,344 bytes)

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
/html/healeys/2009-03/msg00745.html (8,402 bytes)

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
/html/healeys/2009-03/msg00750.html (8,199 bytes)

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
/html/healeys/2009-03/msg00761.html (10,287 bytes)

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
/html/healeys/2009-03/msg00769.html (8,129 bytes)

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,
/html/healeys/2009-03/msg00774.html (9,816 bytes)

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
/html/healeys/2009-04/msg00003.html (10,822 bytes)


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