[DML] Re: Body repairs

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

Ralf,
Complete factory specification G.R.P. body shell repair procedures can be
found at P:01:01 of the DeLorean Workshop Manual. If you don't have this
book and need copies of the named section contact us directly for more
information.

DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>

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> From: Ralf Philipp <philipp@xxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Body repairs
> Date: Thursday, September 02, 1999 5:19 PM
> 
> Hallo!
> To introduce me: I`m 26, living in Germany, near Stuttgart. Two months
ago,
> I bougt my baby, VIN 10284, grey, 5speed. Needs many repairs.
> 
> My question: Does anyone have knowledge in repairing body parts (glass
fiber
> reinforced plastic; is it called GRP?) The a-pillar is badly cracked and
so
> is the bottom of the passengers side. Someone did some repairs before,
but
> it does not look very well, so I want to redo it really good.
> 
> My problem: glass fiber mats are easily available everywhere, but the
> two-compound-polyester "glue" which is intended for repairs on "normal"
cars
> does not seem to stick very well on the black GRP (?) material. I tried
it.
> - Does anyone know EXACTLY what sort of plastic was used for the body?
> - Does anyone know what kind of "glue" sticks best to that material?
> 
> 
> Funny: The VIN is 10284 but my frame has got the number 10281 written on.
> 
> Last question for today: Does anyone know of a company called FRANK GATTO
&
> ASSOCIATES in Miami, FL ? They were pre-pre-pre...owners of the car. I
would
> like to know something about the history of my car...
> 
> Greetings from sunny Germany...
> 
> Ralf Philipp
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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