Re: [FWDLK] Two-tone factory painting process?

[Doug <dww2@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thats a pretty good observation Ron.
It could have even been damaged at the dealership itself.
Unloading from the car haulers always seemed to me, to be
quite risky...Tight quarters. Seems all dealerships have body
shops..They are not always intended for customer care.

Doug ' 58 Plymouth Plaza
----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 12:30 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Two-tone factory painting process?


> Dave -
>
> If I understand correctly, the previous owner is the original owner.
Which
> means he's probably in his 70s.  A lot can be forgotten in 40+ years since
> he bought the car.  Is it different/duller/lighter on both fenders and the
> hood, or just on one fender ?  Another possibility is that the car got
> scratched even before it was sold and the dealership did a repaint in
> lacquer, which dulls and lightens with age.  Check for signs of a repaint.
> Remove the fender top mouldings to see what color is underneath.  Also
look
> underneath the bodyside mouldings.
>
> Ron
>