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MG TD TF 1500 - Wrinkle paint for wiper motor

Dose anyone have a source for the Lucas style black wrinkle paint for the wiper motor cover?

Does the Rustolium wrinkle finish work - fond on Amazon?

Is there something more authentic available?

Rod
Rod Jones

I have found that the spray can wrinkle paint works ok if you have a heat gun. If you heat the paint right after spraying it on you can get a nice wrinkle finish. When I just sprayed it on and left it dry at ambient temperature it did not wrinkle uniformly or not at all in spots.
Good luck
Chuck
cj schmit


Thanks Chuck
Appreciate the fast response.
Will give it a shot.
Rod
Rod Jones

I used Moss 220-570 black wrinkle paint with good results. Chuck's advice about heat is good.
Joe
Joe Olson

Advance Discount Auto Parts carries it in Florida. You can check online for your local store, and get a 20% off coupon if you buy online and pick up. If you put it in the mid-day sun here it should wrinkle well. Or use the oven if wife not around..George
George Butz

The trick with that paint, is to put a coat on and another light coat about 1 min after that.
Then let it dry. Comes out very even. I did it right on the car after covering EVERY thing around it.


M Grogan

Paint

M Grogan

I have read that you get a better wrinkle finish if you warm the item before spraying.
Dave H
es1

My pic looks much better in person. Had the shop lights up too high.

And yes if you can "warm" the item, the better.
M Grogan

I was disappointed with my first attempt. I left it in the sun for a few hours on a very hot summer day & got a poor result. M Grogan's effort is impressive & vindicates his approach. Pic of the NOS wiper motor I subsequently found & used is attached. I have a couple of spares both with unacceptable wrinkle finish. Cheers
Peter TD 5801

P Hehir

I used VHT wrinkle paint restoring the heater facia plate on my Morris Minor and was very pleased with the results. Three heavy coats and it was done on a very warm day.
Regards
Declan

Declan Burns

I have found that using a cardboard box and a 100 watt lightbulb for heat does a very good job..

For small items I use a 2 ft. piece of 5" pvc drain pipe.Light bulb in bottom and item is dangled from top on a hanger. Then I put a cover over the top. A non greasy shop towel works fine.
Sandy
S Sanders

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