[Tigers] Tiger colors

Smit, Theo Theo.Smit at dynastream.com
Fri Sep 11 16:05:34 MDT 2009


Here's a sorta-off-topic question: How did Glyptal come to be the go-to
coating for differentials and engine blocks? I know that it's used
because it seals pores in the cast iron surfaces, but how did an
electrical insulation compound become the de-facto standard for engine,
transmission, and diff interiors?

http://www.glyptal.com/

Glyptal is a US product that was mainly a research-facility material
until maybe two decades ago. So why would it be the concours-correct
paint for a diff on a British car?

Theo

> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David T Johnson
> Sent: September 11, 2009 10:06 AM
> To: tigers at autox.team.net; Mountjoy; thomas rankin
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tiger colors
>
> Tom
>
> The chassis components are semi gloss black.  The rear end is
> black including the axle tubes except for the pumpkin which
> is glytol orange.


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