Re: [DML] Sealing?

[Soma576@xxxx]

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


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