Hi Tom, Craig,
> Good question. I made the mistake of thoroughly cleaning mine out
> before a repaint three years ago. It was fine for about 12 months
> and then rust bubbles appeared. I surmised that what I "cleaned
> out" was not just old paint but the factory's seam sealer.
According to my new handy dandy spitfire workshop manual the seam
sealer for the wing front panels is called Plastisol 53.
Brad
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L (Waiting for license plates now)
1966 TR4A CT72398L (Car is finally home and ready for
Restoration)
1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108 (Frame back in garage and ready to
paint)
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