restoration progressing
2 l turbo out of 190d fitted and running (see engine downsized),
body work being done at the moment...hope its all worth it.... being resprayed artic white. removed all windows without damage, pulled back window rubber on inside and placed 5 inch pieces of half inch qualplex piping to hold rubber all the way around top and sides and popped out windows, 2 people outside with suckers and 2 inside pushing. re bushing wiper spindles with brass, pics to follow..
Hello nedvaughan,
Both colours are fine, although it should be for you to decide. Any of the two colours show the dirt out quickly and further more, spraying it black would mean the interior will still show as white, an obvious give away the vehicle has been resprayed giving unnecessary suspicion to future buyers.
Being white, means the interior and exterior remains the consistent, true, it is still possible to know that, the vehicle has been sprayed. But if it's an issue for future buyers, that should be their problem.
Not being of any help but it has some input.
Cheers,
White is easier to apply than Black.. black shows every dent .. had to care for a Disco in metallic black once (and the paint was actually really good) and never want to have a black car after that experiance. Had a couple of white cars (still have one) and they are easy to blend paint marks; of course they show the dirt. Black car is going to show every stone chip as it is white underneath..
Must admit I hate buying colour changes cars where it has not been done properly.. what else has the owner short cut on? So I would vote stay white or do it properly.. and properly means doors off, bonnet offf, windows out, most of front of engine out to get to the bulkhead.. big job. I resprayed mine but kept Silver colour.. and did a full monty but left front bulkhead and roof as they are such a pain.
puttin bits back on this wknd..
wiper spindle with machined brass bush, made on lathe. gruve then cut into spindle and sir clip added to hold it place. plenty of grease and new plastic caps with grease to help seal out water!
Hi,
I would keep it white !!!! What are those wheels ? D'ont think i came across them before ??
Fred
tis white enough for a daz add.... the wheels are standard with the paint stripped and inner parts painted black, were like this when i bought it. the spare, to my delight was the same but polished, doing the same with the others...
on the frog and toad at long last, little 2 litre chuggin along, had her up to 55! just country lane driving so far, 25mpg!! more puics to follow...
Looking good there Mr.!
As for colour - tecktite Grey?
Spider1V
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change colour to black or not? anyone opinions?