[DML] Re: Epoxy

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Not So !

My 260K D was purchased with under coating applied. For appearance purposed
the dealer did not spray the lower engine crossmember. Both coated and non
coated sections are in excellent condition. I'm not doubting your statement
I'm just reporting my personal experience.

DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
----- Original Message -----
From: <CBL302@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2000 1:11 AM
Subject: [DML] Re: Epoxy


> In a message dated 1/27/00 12:00:33 AM Eastern Standard Time,
dmcjoe@xxxx
> writes:
>
> << Many dealers undercoated DeLoreans as part as their pre- delivery
> preparations that would explain the black chassis color. >>
>
> NEVER spray undercoating to a Delorean frame,it EATS up the factory epoxy
> coating,it does nasty stuff to the frames,I am sure those Deloreans that
were
> sprayed when new, very quickly had rusted frames,and NEVER use that black
> undercoating spray, that comes in a can,I do not know if they have
improved
> undercoating sprays,but the stuff from the 80's just ate up the epoxy on
the
> Delorean frames.Also the factory did have non-epoxy frames(or at least
black
> painted frames)
> I have a rare factory video showing those cars(frames),plus the gold
car,and
> the crash test.
>
> Claude
> 000570