I don't know about the translucent yellow coating (eeew!) but I do know that any bare birmabright areas (sanded down or new panels) must be primed with an aluminum etch primer prior to painting. Otherwise the new paint will flake off in a matter of weeks.
Good luck and e-mail me off line if you want the whole story on my recent painting project.
>>> BSharp4601@aol.com 05/15/01 06:12PM >>>
I'm about to start the prep work for painting a 109 and need some info. One
of the new replacement body panels came with a translucent yellow coating on
it. Should this be removed first (if so, what is recommended), or is it one
of the aluminum prep coatings I've read about at the paint supply place?
BTW, the painting articles by Alan Richer and David Walker have been a big
help on setting up the project, thanks.
Bob Sharp
Tucson, AZ
The slumbering herd on the Rover Ranch:
52 Series I 80"
53 Series I 80"
60 Series II 88"
63 Series IIa 88"
71 Series IIa 109"
96 Discovery Series I
"Why is it that every project you complete on a Land Rover results in
knowledge and skills you hope you never need to use again?"
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