1965 P1800s

volvonic272 · Sep 25th, 2010, 12:19

Sorry about this geeky question. Does any one know what colour the metal mounting plate for the fuse box and relays etc under the bonnet should be?

Secondly should I take any precautions when painting my engine block red. I know it will have to spotless, grease free. Do i need to use any primer?

Apologies thats two questions.

Derek UK · Sep 25th, 2010, 14:20

I'm not an 1800 owner but I think the relay bar is/was originally zinc plated. A satin silver would be close.
Engine paint needs no primer but the surface should be absolutely clean, smooth, and grease free.

Gordon Hunter · Sep 29th, 2010, 15:03

The mounting plate should be black.

Gordon

Derek UK · Sep 29th, 2010, 20:28

Ah, a stranger in the camp! Thanks for the correction.

volvonic272 · Sep 29th, 2010, 20:41

Derek and Gordon thank you for your help.

Sep 25th, 2010, 12:19	#1
volvonic272 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2024 18:35 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: congleton	1965 P1800s Sorry about this geeky question. Does any one know what colour the metal mounting plate for the fuse box and relays etc under the bonnet should be? Secondly should I take any precautions when painting my engine block red. I know it will have to spotless, grease free. Do i need to use any primer? Apologies thats two questions.

Sep 25th, 2010, 14:20	#2
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:34 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	I'm not an 1800 owner but I think the relay bar is/was originally zinc plated. A satin silver would be close. Engine paint needs no primer but the surface should be absolutely clean, smooth, and grease free.

Sep 29th, 2010, 15:03	#3
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	The mounting plate should be black. Gordon

Sep 29th, 2010, 20:28	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:34 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Ah, a stranger in the camp! Thanks for the correction.

Sep 29th, 2010, 20:41	#5
volvonic272 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2024 18:35 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: congleton	Derek and Gordon thank you for your help.

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