Re: [DML] louvre paint

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Hi James

When I got my car, the louvers looked AWFUL. The advice I was given was "these things
NEVER need painting". I wasn't convinced. Dave Howarth swears by a simple, cheap pot of
petroleum jelly. This effectively gives the louvers a permanent "wet" look. If you run a
wet cloth over them, do they turn black? This is the effect you get.

Personally I used a product available over here called Black Trim Wax by a company called
Car Plan - the same lot that make T-cut. In 20 minutes my louvers were transformed and
now look brand new. I have added another coat since then, and intend to keep doing so.
There are pictures at

www.delorean.co.uk/1458and2727.html

Best £3.50 I've spent on my car so far. I've used it on all the black trim and it looks
fantastic and covers up some minor stains I had.

The hot-start quick fix is described here - I think this is what you're looking for??

http://www.dmcnews.com/Techsection/hotstart.htm

Best Wishes

Martin
#1458
www.delorean.co.uk

James LaLonde wrote:

> what are the louvres made of? and how were they originally painted/color...
> mine are very dull and scratched a bit. same with the non-fuctional 'vents'
> behind the door and the intake vents..
> any recommendation on how to repaint/resurface these?
>
> also could someone help with the cold start diagnostic. i read it on
> dmcnews... but... just be sure i'm right here... should i just connect the
> blue-black wire to the blue-white wire on the harness that plugs into the
> thermo-time switch.. and that should make the cold-start valve functional
> regardless of the temp. correct?
>
> thanks!
> james lalonde '81 vin001697