I'm fixing to have my Tiger media blasted -- the guy who's ramrodding the
resto (former owner of two Tigers) suggested that we keep the original paint
(BRG) on that part of the car where the prized rivets and plates reside --
also, it keeps a nice flavor of originality -- plus, that paint never got
much wear and tear and still looks pretty new.
Tony McNulty
Original Owner
B382001321
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Witt" <atwittsend@verizon.net>
To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 1:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] ID Tag versus Dipping/Stripping
> Kent,
> My understanding is that most of the dip processes are caustic. And,
> yes, that would eat your rivets and plate. That said there has been a lot
> of talk regarding the original rivets on Tigers. I wouldn't place a dollar
> amount on it, but they are regarded as desirable. Will your car pass a
> TAC inspection without them? Yes, - if it is a real Tiger.
>
> Not that I'm a golfer, but if you shot a hole in one and no one was there
> to see it, it creates skepticism. In a similar way the lack of original
> rivets can create an initial doubt to many people. In the end, a real
> Tiger will still be a real Tiger, but original rivets at least help to
> abate the question mark.
>
> Most guys won't tell you this, ... but... . For good or bad typically
> when an unknown Tiger shows up a lot of other owners very stealthily
> observe the car for originality. They softly murmur to each other the
> Tiger specific parts that are there. Then they look at each other like,
> "yea, it probably is real," then go in search of someone qualified to
> confirm it. (OK, guys, don't hide in shame, a lot of us -myself included-
> do this.) It is sort of an unofficial "Pre-TAC" inspection.
>
> So, if you can in any way retain the original rivets and plate I would
> encourage you to do so. Perhaps there is some coating that can be applied
> to protect the area???
>
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