visible bonding strips?
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Racer
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visible bonding strips?
This may sound like a really dumb question, but I'll ask it anyway. I have read on several posts that one should be able to see the bonding strips through the paint if the paint is original. Why is this and was this true even when the car was new?
The reason I ask is that I would like to paint my car soon and the bonding strips are visible now. Is it more desirable to see the strips? Right now I am planning on painting the car the original color but expect the bonding strips to disappear with the new paint.
I read Lar's paper on painting basics and plan to follow his directions carefully (except that I have a spray booth at work instead of having to paint in the garage...)
I will be painting the car the original color (Dark Brown Metallic).
Sorry for the goofy question, but I am new to non-steel bodied cars and have a lot to learn...
Thanks for the help.
The reason I ask is that I would like to paint my car soon and the bonding strips are visible now. Is it more desirable to see the strips? Right now I am planning on painting the car the original color but expect the bonding strips to disappear with the new paint.
I read Lar's paper on painting basics and plan to follow his directions carefully (except that I have a spray booth at work instead of having to paint in the garage...)
I will be painting the car the original color (Dark Brown Metallic).
Sorry for the goofy question, but I am new to non-steel bodied cars and have a lot to learn...
Thanks for the help.
Melting Slicks
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From: Pensacola FLA
I have read that the bonding strip seams were not visible when the car was new. The material GM used to fill the seams has proven to shrink over time. Being able to see the bonding strip seams is a useful tool when inspecting a car. The visible seam gives a good indication that the car still has its original fenders/paint.
I would think being able to see the seam would only be important if you are trying to maintain the originality of the car or use it as selling feature. If your restoring it, not so important.
My .02 worth. But please get second opinions.
Bryan
I would think being able to see the seam would only be important if you are trying to maintain the originality of the car or use it as selling feature. If your restoring it, not so important.
My .02 worth. But please get second opinions.
Bryan
