[DML] Re: Painted DeLoreans...

[Joe Capasso <capasso@xxxx>]

Dan's car is DEALER painted, not factory painted. DMC did not paint any
cars. Just for the record, I think stainless steel cars look better.... When
the cars first came out the idea of stainless steel was new. So - they painted
them... To paint a DeLorean TODAY, in my opinion ruins the collector value of the
car. However, I've seen Dan's car in person and it does look neat, I just perfer
the stainless-steel. The Stainless Steel is one of the things that make the
DeLorean so unique. Think before painting your DeLorean......

Joe
capasso@xxxx

KayoOng@xxxx wrote:

> Dan,
>
> Thanks for the reply. It is difficult to see the details on the web site.
>
> Since your car came from factory as new and painted, then without doubt it is
> officially a factory authorized painted DeLorean. This would make it as an
> "acceptable" painted car by everyone that are involved with the DeLorean
> marque. No contest at all.
>
> Incidentally, yes, I know that they had paints back in the 1980s and even
> earlier. These paints can adhere to stainless steel and aluminum, fiberglass
> and etc. One of these paints used in the early 80s was from DuPont. It was
> called Imron. It is an epoxy two, if not three part paint. I myself, like
> many others, we don't like the "finish" or its characteristic or its working
> properties. Its finish was not as good as the regular paints available. We
> avoid recommending it back then. Under desperate conditions and demands, we
> used it. It was okay It did what it was formulated to do, to "Stick or
> Adhere" to difficult materials with avoidance to premature fading, cracking,
> flaking and peeling under adverse conditions. The majority of this epoxy
> paint is used on aircrafts, to adhere to the aircraft's aluminum surfaces.
> The next time you board a commercial airliner, look at the paint that is on
> the aircraft. Do you like the finish????????? Imron is also used within the
> automotive and the boating industry. If a car's surface is poorly "prep" or
> the wrong or poor quality painted is used.........I would like to see the
> results as time passes. If the car "sits" in a "closed or controlled
> environment" then one needs not worry about these adverse conditions or the
> effects.
> If the car is on the road as a daily driven car.......be concerned about
> these facts.
>
> I know the DMC would take the ultra care, the "correct" procedures and the
> best materials to assure the highest quality that can be obtained when they
> produce a painted car. If they had If they couldn't do it, then no other
> non-equipped facility can! Remember their name and reputation now resides
> with the car. If I know how some of these car companies operates. They
> would invest more time and money to get it "right," even at a financial lost
> (they would most likely charge the customer-owner anyway).
>
> Many DMLer have been talking about getting their cars painted. Has anyone
> check the "cost" and the "time" involved in painting a DeLorean or any
> stainless steel or "all" aluminum body motor car? Hint: If the cost or
> estimate is lower then painting a standard steel motorcar, continue
> searching. If they boast about their great work, ask for some finished
> motorcars that they can give reference to. I know they have improved the
> paint, but the workmanship and their "know how" is still in question. Ask
> about their quality assurance -- their warrantee against workmanship and
> against premature material failures. Unless you want to waiver your rights
> and overlook the warrantee. For the money to be spent???
>
> Dan, in either case your factory painted DeLorean as with several others out
> there, should be valued higher, when it comes to a collector's car. It is
> the same, but different. Enjoy it.
>
> Kayo Ong
> #05508
> Lic. 9D NY
>
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