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Wait until body is painted before
applying Waxoyl to sills, fenders and chassis. It may
affect the paint in the spray booth. |
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Use plenty of heat while applying
wrinkle coat or you may have to do it twice like I did. |
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Watch the budget and get estimates from
painter (or other jobs) before buying goodies for your MG.
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Don't leave ignition key on while
charging battery.
It will melt the ignition circuit. |
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Take care to align body panels
precisely before welding and reduce body finishing labor. |
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Protect yourself with ear muffs, eye
protection, dust and vapor masks etc.
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Take extra care not to scratch
windshield when refinishing frame. |
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Find a source for low cost tools i.e.
Harbor Freight. |
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Keep a clean work area when working
with canvas top. Use Raggtopp cleaner and protectant.
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Find Internet sources for useful
technical information and parts. |
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Before polishing windscreen frame, take
the time to sand away all of the anodized finish.
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Be prepared: Allow extra time and
patience for new body repair panels that don't fit
properly. |
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Install new wire harness carefully. The
colors may be quite different on the new harness. Examine
the new harness carefully and compare with the original if
possible. Label terminals with something like a P-Touch
label maker and insure that you can do it over if
necessary. An enlarged wiring diagram makes the job
easier. Mark unused wires for easy identification. |
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Find a wife who will support your
insanity. |
