Re: [DML] Re: Colored Deloreans -- not painting per se

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Robert,

There is a front fender at the DeLorean Motor Co. Columbus warehouse that has the see through finish you're talking about, it looks very interesting.

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DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Robert Rooney 
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 6:36 AM
Subject: [DML] Re: Colored Deloreans -- not painting per se


I think in the book "Stainless Steel Illusion" it mentions that 
DuPont was working on a type of coating to color the SS panels into 
various colors. But it was supposed to act more like a tint where 
the panels would be a different color, but you could still see the 
grain underneath. Not like a paint that would totally cover the SS. 
The end results were that in humid climates the coating would bubble 
and peel off. However the book does not mention weather the coating 
was applied as a film, or sprayed on as a liquid. Nor does it mention 
weather the tests were performed on a DMC-12, or in a lab.

It's a good idea though, and it would be interesting to see the 
results. Maybe one day someone will decide on a new hobbie and pick 
up where DuPont left off...

-Robert
vin 6585





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