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  • Chuck S.
    Expired
    • June 30, 1991
    • 184

    Restorer Article Tire Tub Fix

    There`s a great article by Scott Sinclair in the Spring 2008 Restorer about repairing a C2 & C3 tire tub. There`s no mention of painting the restored tub although one picture shows what appears to be a painted tub. What is the correct finish for this item?
  • Joe L.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • February 1, 1988
    • 43221

    #2
    Re: Restorer Article Tire Tub Fix

    Originally posted by Chuck Spiteri (19476)
    There`s a great article by Scott Sinclair in the Spring 2008 Restorer about repairing a C2 & C3 tire tub. There`s no mention of painting the restored tub although one picture shows what appears to be a painted tub. What is the correct finish for this item?
    Chuck-----


    The C3 tub was not painted; it was natural fiberglass. However, the support strap was painted prior to its installation onto the tub. Earlier C3 had a dark gray color for the fiberglass; later C3 it was a lighter gray.

    The C2 tire tub, although configured differently than C3, was also of natural fiberglass and dark gray in color.
    In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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    • Chuck S.
      Expired
      • April 1, 1992
      • 4668

      #3
      Re: Restorer Article Tire Tub Fix

      I haven't read the article yet, but in the before/after pictures on page 19, the author appears to have removed the heavy overspray from the tub (left) by wiping it down with lacquer thinner to reveal the natural fiberglass finish (right).

      Although the repair is turned away from the camera, it appears the author did a nice job blending the repair with the rest of the original tub. The color of the cured resin and the matte gloss appear to be dead on.

      The damage on C3 tubs is sometimes a lot worse that just the lip; because the tub is low in the front, the lowest part of the tub is often smashed by parking stops, tree stumps, and other low obstacles overcome by the inebriated and brain dead.

      My original spare tub with it's embedded Rockwell date tag is severely damaged. I've been meaning to try a similar, but more extensive, repair if I ever get a round 'tuit. Using waxed aluminum sheet or some other material to duplicate the smooth press-molded finish is essential unless you want to spend hours blocking the repair flat.
      Last edited by Chuck S.; May 16, 2008, 06:14 PM.

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