I was wondering if anyone has had any success in 'touching up' the black crinkle paint on their S2 dashboard?
The handles on the end of my heater and choke levers are badly chipped and I am keen to improve them. Worried that it could be a very obvious touch up if I am not careful.
Just wondering if anyone has any good tips?
thanks
Ash
Paint 'touch up'
#2 Re: Paint 'touch up'
Ash Wrote:
You don't touch them up, you strip them to bare metal (very easy) prime and repaint. The crinkle paint is heat sensitive when wet (heat activates the crinkle). Once prepared for paint, warm the part slightly, apply crinkle paint (fairly thickly) and control the uniformity of the crinkle with judicious use of a heat gun.
Regards,
Bill
Hello Ash,I was wondering if anyone has had any success in 'touching up' the black crinkle paint on their S2 dashboard?
The handles on the end of my heater and choke levers are badly chipped and I am keen to improve them. Worried that it could be a very obvious touch up if I am not careful.
Just wondering if anyone has any good tips?
You don't touch them up, you strip them to bare metal (very easy) prime and repaint. The crinkle paint is heat sensitive when wet (heat activates the crinkle). Once prepared for paint, warm the part slightly, apply crinkle paint (fairly thickly) and control the uniformity of the crinkle with judicious use of a heat gun.
Regards,
Bill
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#3 Re: Paint 'touch up'
Thanks Bill; very helpful. Will source some paint and give it a go.
cheers
Ash
cheers
Ash
Series 2 FHC 1970
1R 20607
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#4 Re: Paint 'touch up'
Not what I would normally suggest but when I had the same issue I found it cheaper to buy new knobs rather than refurb the originals
Worth reading up on how to apply crackle paint and in particular the curing process.
Use of the family oven may land you in hot water!
Worth reading up on how to apply crackle paint and in particular the curing process.
Use of the family oven may land you in hot water!
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Series 1 2+2 when the kids were small now sold.
Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
Series 1 2+2 when the kids were small now sold.
Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
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#5 Re: Paint 'touch up'
Hi Ash.....A couple of guys i know have removed the paint from the knobs ..they are aluminium.....looks quite good unpainted...Steve
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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Not sure if Steve was referring to mine but this is them polished...
Sorry if the pics are not the best quality but I had to zoom in on the original phone pics. I’m sure you get the idea anyway.
Simon
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#7 Re: Paint 'touch up'
I thought similar and bought a replacement knob - thoroughly horrible to pull on, compared to the original Jag knob. It had different shaping where you hook your thumb under it. So, as my car is now in a million pieces, I will re-condition the original with crackle paint. I also printed off a new label as the one I bought was also rubbish.
Richard
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Thanks all - as always I appreciate the responses.
Some food-for-thought with the paint removal/polish vs repainting.
cheers
Ash
Some food-for-thought with the paint removal/polish vs repainting.
cheers
Ash
Series 2 FHC 1970
1R 20607
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