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Q & A: What a relief to find someone who loves MGs!

Saturday March 30th, 2002
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
I inherited my Dad's '79 MGB and am getting ready to start restoring it.
I'm
planning to do the paint over this winter and, since I have never done
this
before, have purchased a book and communicated with Pete Freeman at
MyOldCar
to determine that the original paint was probably lacquer. Would you
concur?
I rubbed it with lacquer thinner and some color came off but I wasn't able
to
get much. Actually, the paint looks a lot shinier where I rubbed it.
Maybe
I should just buff the whole car with lacquer thinner?
I understand from Lundgren's that you might be able to advise me as I
proceed. Is that true?
I'm also planning to rebuild the seats this year. What are my
chances
of locating leather seat covers for less than the Victoria British
catalogue?
Looking forward to hearing from you at your convenience.

--- Mary Walter

MARY!

You're probably into your project, but here are some thoughts and
comments. Firstly, unless the car is really horrible, don't paint it.
Touch up and rubbing out is far easier and less expensive!! If you ... read more