Date:         Wed, 28 Mar 2001 11:34:38 EST
Reply-To:     JKrevnov@AOL.COM
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From:         Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Paint Project-Think Hard on This One
Comments: To: keith_adams@transcanada.com
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In a message dated 3/28/01 10:30:33 AM, keith_adams@TRANSCANADA.COM writes:

<< I'm looking at the same process with my Syncro.  Puliing all
the windows out, dropping the engine, pulling out all the
interior and doing a colour change (from current silver to
Windsor Blue).  But, I haven't started yet.  So I too am
interested in hearing people's experiences. >>

Keith,

Something like this looks deceptively easy . . . until you are up to your ass
in paint dust.

I did this once with a Volvo 260, V6 auto I was converting to a 240, I4
stick.  The engine/X-mission were already out for the swap so I thought, why
not.  The car was totally stripped of all glass and anything which could be
unbolted.  I even removed the doors, hood and trunk lid so that I could paint
beneath the hinges.  I learned well why a properly done color change costs
thousands of dollars and bodymen are reluctant to do them: time = money!
Probably the biggest pain-in-the-ass is prepping all the nooks and crannies
of the door surrounds.  I will never do it again myself unless it is on a
Lotus Super 7 or a motorcycle.

If you decide to ignore my negative Karma, for all that you hold sacred, make
sure you wet sand with the palm of your hand and not your fingertips.

Rich