I think it would probably look good, more like a modern car with
integrated bumpers, but I suspect the problem will lie in one of these
areas:
- getting a smooth paint finish on the rubber (surface prep)
- getting the paint to adhere to the rubber, and stay adhered (paint
chemistry?)
Perhaps someone has tried this before.
Gonaj@aol.com had this to say:
>I would like to get the opinions of the group re. a mod. to my RBB.
>This is not a purely stock car, having leather upholstery, non std.
>carpeting, wood vener on the console, cup holders and a tan acrylic top. I
>just enjoy driving it and would never consider doing a true restoration.
>
>The question is this. As I complete the body work and prepare to paint it
>has crossed my mind to paint the rubber bumpers to match. Brooklands
>Green.
>I think I saw this once before but can't really recall how I liked it.
>
>I'm somewhat reluctant to make that big of a change but the RBB can use some
>help.
>
>Please share your opinions. Is it just too far from reality or should I go
>for it?
>
>George
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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