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MG TD TF 1500 - Wiper motor wrinkle paint

My first attempt at wrinkle paint, since I had the motor off anyway and it looked a bit battered.
The first layer was not good, it did not wrinkle well.
The secret for success is a warm surface (let it sit in the sun for some time), multiple layers of paint (must be thick enough to wrinkle well) and curing in the hot sun for at least a day. The paint is smooth right after spraying, it starts to wrinkle when it dries, constant heat supports that process.

Rgds
Mike




Mike Fritsch

That looks about as good as it gets. Great job!
Christopher Couper

I repainted the face plate on the heater of my Morris Minor several years ago and it turned out nice.
Regards
Declan

Declan Burns

Looks good, Declan. How did you get the writing on the wrinkles?
Rgds Mike
Mike Fritsch

Mike,
I had rub-on stickers made.
I think I sprayed over them with clear lacquer.
Regards
Declan
Declan Burns

I use a heat gun on low. Warm the piece and after painting, sweep the heat gun across at a distance of about 12 inches.

I did the dash in my 67 B GT in powder coat. I found they can do wrinkle paint powder coat. It turned out really well.




Bruce Cunha

This thread was discussed between 25/08/2024 and 28/08/2024

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