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This seems like a good thread for me to ask:

I have the alloy valve cover in my 100-6 with the "Austin Healey" script. The red coloring inside the script is all but gone. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what I need to do to "put the red back in"? :smile:

Thanks!
Chet
 
if the script are deep in the fusion - use Acrylic red color- don't worry if paint go over side
after the color is dray remove the over side paint from the surface (care must be used to don't wreck the inside red) using your Credit Card or similar plastic or wood strip -it works for me-
a light spray of transparent lacquer help the length on time
https://photos.app.goo.gl/KgQQDGNrG2PY1UDr6
 
Chet Zerlin said:
This seems like a good thread for me to ask:

I have the alloy valve cover in my 100-6 with the "Austin Healey" script. The red coloring inside the script is all but gone. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what I need to do to "put the red back in"? :smile:

Thanks!
Chet
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I just happened to see this on AH Spares Facebook today. Might call them and ask what they used.

 
That was a cool video of the lad painting the valve cover, but it led me to another you tube video called Made in the UK - Manufacturing Austin Healey Spares. I had no idea that firm made so many parts from scratch. It is simply hard to imagine that there is enough demand for someone to make door handles or steering boxes from scratch. I assume they must be about the only place on earth that does that. I know modern CNC machines allow firms to replicate parts efficiently, but coming up the the jigs and templates would be a real effort. Also, watch those folks building a fender, gas tank and front shroud. That's some real craftsmanship. I certainly have a new appreciation for the small companies that make our replacement parts. That is truly a labor of love and without them, we would be very difficult to restore and maintain these old relics.
 
Sign painter's bulletin color and art acrylic paints will have concentrated pigment for one coat. Testor's might need a couple of coats.
Art store acrylic paints are easy to paint and have water cleanup. Plus when the tube dries up you can get the same color 5 years from now.

Years ago someone suggested making a block of wood and wrapping it in a couple of layers of newspapers - using this to rub off the excess.
 
steveg;1087365 Years ago someone suggested making a block of wood and wrapping it in a couple of layers of newspapers - using this to rub off the excess.[/QUOTE said:
Exactly I use same procedure on my cars- the Credit card or equivalent works better AMGA.jpg
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Ausmhly,
It looks as if you painted the fins with the Healey Green Engine color. Am I correct, Or do my eyes deceive me?
Jeff
 
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