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Hello I bought an A40 Somerset last October,but I have been busy restoring another car,that has now gone so I can get down to the A40 again .When I bought the car it ran well and the mechanics were good,the body was solid,but the paint work was awful.The car had been painted many many times and most of the paint was peeling off.I decided to remove all of the paint and do a bare metal respray.Iv
e done this in the past,and it isnt an easy or pleasant job.I found the good quality stripper I bought had little effect as there were so many coats on the car,so I stripped it with wire rotary brushes in an angle grinder.I have now given it a couple of coats of primer and started to flat it down before another coat.I`ll let you know how thing go .Looking at the paperwork with the car,a lot of money was spent on it by one owner,Don Cambell I think I read his signature.If he is still in the club he may be pleased ,the car is being restored Len CottamThe traditional paint strippers that used to fetch off everything are now difficult to find and the new formulas aren’t as effective. I had this problem with a Land Rover and even the strongest motor trade stripper from a paint factors barely worked. Seems the only source for the really efficient stripper is the type used on aircraft – but it’s very expensive.
I have resprayed the car,carpets are excellent as they were replaced not too long ago.Also the mechanics are excellent gearbox reently replaced and engine has been rebuilt.New brakes.The car apparently was owned by Don Cambell who according to papers with the car,spent a fortune on it.The car is solid as a rock underneath.Can anyone tell me,how to remove the speedo,I need to fit a new “glass” in it .Due to unforeseen circumstances I will be selling the car,as is or I will complete the restoration.The price will be very favourable
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