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- ALSE6
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Anyone knows what type of paint was used on a 1976 SE6 GTE (or 6a GTE). Acrylic? Cellulose? other?
Thank you ...> Alan
Thank you ...> Alan
1976 SE6 GTE. 1976 SE6a GTE. 1971 MGB-GT. 1972 TR6. 1971 Ford Zodiac MK4 Executive
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I would have thought it was plain old cellulose?
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it certainly wasnt 2 pack,
they used to buy 25litre tins of paint, occasionally when supplies were low the tea boy had to open and empty 1litre tins into a bigger tin,
I still have a few in dark brown somewhere,
they used to buy 25litre tins of paint, occasionally when supplies were low the tea boy had to open and empty 1litre tins into a bigger tin,
I still have a few in dark brown somewhere,
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Cellulose
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1970 se5
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There used to be a plasticiser for paint which allowed paint to bend, e.g. on wing piping. This would allow for vibration on bodywork without cracking. Cellulose can become brittle over time. Does anyone know if the "modern" cellulose can take/or has got plasticisers?.......I suppose this is a question to ask the manufacturers.
Alan a trip up the road to John Beckly at Dowland for a chat may be worth your while. Iddesleigh to Dolton B3217. First properties on left just near top of hill immediately before Dowland hamlet. He used to work with all solvent paints (still does a lot but mostly water based for moderns repair).
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Alan a trip up the road to John Beckly at Dowland for a chat may be worth your while. Iddesleigh to Dolton B3217. First properties on left just near top of hill immediately before Dowland hamlet. He used to work with all solvent paints (still does a lot but mostly water based for moderns repair).
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1980 GTC Trafalgar Blue, 2010 basic Skoda Yeti (petrol), Austin 7s, Rileys.