In a message dated 5/27/02 7:12:07 AM Central Daylight Time, mccarthy410@xxxx writes: > Hi, > > > I have question for curiousity. I know some paint their DeLoreans, > I was wondering, is it possible to put a clear finish on it, like you > can with wood? It would same effect of paint, but without taking > away the original look of the DeLorean. Is such a thing possible? > > > Thanks I don't know for sure, but i think i know what you are talking about. i wouldn't do it because it probably would look very bad compared how the car looks originally. think about it - it would have a grain yet when you touch it, it would feel smooth - it would be as terrible as that interior 'woodgrain' plastic trim you can buy at walmart!! if you want to change the color of your car, i would suggest either getting it painted and clearcoated by a very reputable shop that knows what they are doing and have hopefully done one before, OR the ultimate - anodizing. anodizing would be the best because the car would still have a grain only it would be another color. in fact you could still use a scothbrite pad to take out scratches and it would still be whatever color you wanted. i have never seen a D like this before, but i met a guy who has a friend in the michigan area who took all of this body panels off and had them anodized red - that way even the insides of the door and the door jams are colored. this would be sweet..... but i guess it was very $$$$ Andy Soma576@xxxx 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596 Fargo, ND 58102 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]