Date:         Tue, 23 Nov 1999 10:40:44 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Keller <kelphoto@ISLANDNET.COM>
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From:         Mark Keller <kelphoto@ISLANDNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Paint code for gray fiberglass bumpers
Comments: To: dave <dave@251.ORG>
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Hi Dave,

Yeah, I had a hard time with the paint code my fiberglass panels. So I
took an old piece of the painted fiberglass to a paint dealer and
"matched" it up with a Toyota car color of all things.

Also the autobody product for repair is "Corvette Panel Adhesive".  It's
the sands the same as the fiberglass panel. I attempted to use the "short
fiber" fiberglass filler, but found that layers of the panel adhesive are
better.

Also get prepared for primer hell.  I believe I had to use a two part
primer, that required a different hardner than my paint- the  clear coat
requires yet a different hardner.

I've moved since I did this an don't have any labels to refer to.  But a
good Body Shop supply can easily set you up with the materials.

Sincerely,

Mark Keller
91' Carat "Lazarus"

dave wrote:

> Does anyone know the paint code for 87+ gray fiberglass bumpers?  This
> is on an 87 Wolfsburg, the bumpers look like they are close in color to
> the body, Vesuve Gray Met., but may be a little darker.
>
> One more, I am going to be fixing some cracks in the bumper before I
> paint it (front bumper), has anyone repaired the fiberglass bumpers
> before?  If so what did you use?  I was thinking a standard fiberglass
> repair kit and a lot of sanding.  Thanks.
>
> dave
> dave@251.org