Re: IML: Metalized Paint

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---- Kenyon Wills <imperialist1960@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> Try looking up "CHROME PAINT" in google and then
> hitting the IMAGES button at the top in their toolbar.
> 
> http://images.google.com/imagesum=1&tab=wi&hl=en&q=chrome%20paint
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> Seems that this would definitely be a trick that most
> body shops could perform if needed.  I'd probably
> consider stripping the chrome plating off the part
> first.
> 
> -Kenyon
> 
> 
> --- tdcox <tdcox@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > In restoring my 56 Southampton coupe, I used a
> > fellow that has a process
> > that “paints” metal such that it appears as though
> > it were chrome plated.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > The outer, rear window sills of the coupe were so
> > badly pitted the chrome
> > plater refused to plate them.  The cost of casting
> > new parts was prohibitive
> > because of the compound angles, so I had them
> > painted and no one ever knew
> > until I told them.  This fellow sands the parts,
> > uses body filler to smooth
> > the part, applies a special base coat, then a
> > metalized paint and then a
> > clear coat.  Some of my parts came out with a
> > “yellow” cast to them compared
> > to the chrome and he is working to tone this down by
> > using more blue in the
> > process.  Most folks didn’t notice the yellowing.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > This process is ideal for interior parts and the
> > cost is between 40-60% of
> > chrome plating.  He did my inside door trim, the
> > inside windshield trim, a
> > C-pillar medallion and the gold front Imperial
> > emblem as well as the window
> > sills.  He is setting up to do this full time and I
> > would recommend him
> > highly.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > His name is Don Pirre and he operates out of
> > Pennsylvania.  His email
> > address is:
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > HYPERLINK
> > "mailto:don@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"don@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > If you have questions, feel free to email me or
> > contact him directly.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Tom Cox
> > 
> I cannot open up the link.  Just send error 404 cannot find.
> > 
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> >    _____  
> > 
> > From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> > Behalf Of Dick Benjamin
> > Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 11:11 AM
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: RE: IML: Voltage limiter
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > You can also replace the internal gauge regulator
> > with a separate unit,
> > mounted anywhere under the dash; but you have to do
> > a little bit of
> > re-wiring to install it.  Kens’ suggestion is
> > easier, if you have a good
> > spare fuel gauge.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > NAPA sells a separate unit under part number IR9, as
> > I recall – it is called
> > an “instrument regulator” and is also known as a 5
> > volt power supply or
> > regulator.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > It is a simple three terminal device: 12 volts in,
> > ground for the case, and
> > 5 volts out – which goes to the fuel, oil and temp
> > gauges.  The ammeter does
> > not require the 5 volts.
> > 
> > 
> > Dick
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >    _____  
> > 
> > From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> > Behalf Of Ken Lang
> > Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 9:10 PM
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: RE: IML: Voltage limiter
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > The voltage regulator for the gauges is cleverly
> > hidden inside the fuel
> > gauge.  If you have the spare panel with a good fuel
> > gauge, just swap it
> > out.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Someone had mentioned some time back about a place
> > that restores these
> > units.  Unfortunately, it was one of the many posts
> > that fell victim to the
> > ‘delete’ key.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Ken
> > 
> > 67 Crown 4 Dr Ht
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >    _____  
> > 
> > From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> > Behalf Of DON SAVARD
> > Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 8:18 PM
> > To: imp
> > Subject: IML: Voltage limiter
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Hi all, 
> > 
> >  Working on my 1967 Sedan and the Fuel, Temp and Oil
> > Gauges do not move off
> > empty. The shop manual refers to a voltage limiter
> > on the instrument panel
> > as the likely culprit. I do not find one on my
> > instrument panel or the spare
> > I have. Anybody out there seen this critter and
> > where would it be?
> > 
> >  Thank 
> > 
> > Don Savard
> > 
> > 
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