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  2. Paint removal

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    Another quick question....

     

    I think my car was resprayed in the early 90s - how do I tell if they used cellulose or 2 pack ( sorry, don't know much about paint). If I rub a small section with thinners and the paint comes off on the rag, does that indicate that it's cellulose?

     

    Thanks again

  6. Paint removal

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    Hi All

     

    The panel behind the hood on my Vitesse ( that one that the boot hinges attaches to)  is in need of a respray and I wondered if a chemical paint remover would be better that rubbing down (less dust). If so, what products would anyone recommend and how do you make sure all of the stripper is removed before spraying?

     

    Once I've gone back to bare metal, my plan would be to spray and undercoat and then top coat using aerosol cans - is that the way to go and if so how many layers of top coat should I apply?

     

    All advice welcome!

  20. Rear bumper and valance removal

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    if you use a tapper then get stainless types , and has to be large enough diameter to pick up on the pop rivet hole 

     

    I have a variety of pop rivet guns if you need to borrow one , and a fair selection of pop rivets 

     

    when drilling use a bit just enough to remove the rivet head 

     

    Pete

    thanks Pete

  22. Rear bumper and valance removal

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    Hi Guys

     

    Thanks for all the advice

     

    So I think I'll try and run the tank down a bit and then try and get it out with the drain plug in place. Assuming it comes out I can then see if the plug can be easily removed - if it can, is there a shorter drain cap that can be fitted ? I like the idea of welding a plate but that's a bit beyond me.

     

    I've already got a filter in place but that's on the pipe leading into the first carb. If I fit a second filter as Darren suggest, I'm assuming I just cut the pipe coming out of the tank and then put the new filter in place with union clips?

     

    All this just to get the overrider off!

     

    One last question, if I just want to remove the rear bumper do I drill out the rivets and replace with self tappers?

     

     

    Robin

  23. Rear bumper and valance removal

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    Yes, getting the tank out is a bit of a hassle as there is little clearance.  I suggest you DON'T try removing the drain plug.  You do need to remove the bracket that hold the boot stay, and the filler grommet.  Standing in the boot while you wiggle stuff around can help.  It won't come out however you try, then suddenly, it's out.

     

    See: http://forum.tssc.org.uk/index.php?/topic/240-fuel-tank-capacity-herald-1360/

    and: http://triumphherald1360.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/fuel-tank.html

     

    Rinsing it out while you can will prevent sediment getting ionto your fuel lines but you should fit an in-line filter anyway.  Normally in the boot, rather than before the pump, although either will do.

     

    C.

    thanks Casper - so I assume that leaving some fuel in the tank will stop any sediment getting through?
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