Mark69 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Should the gap on top of the door be equal along its length, both my doors widen nearer the front. Is this what happens after years of slamming doors? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Not entirely sure which part of the door you are on about, if its the slot in the top where the window goes then yes it should be a parallel hole. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hi Stuart Yes it's the window slot I was trying to describe. I had a closer look before I dropped them off at envirostrip , the outer lip that drops down into the door aperture is bent inwards giving the allusion of widening gap. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) Hi Mark When you come to reassembly, you really want to make sure that you have these panel gaps beaten/straightened before prep and painting. It is normal to come across things like this. Also do a 'dry' assembly of door window mechanism to make sure everything runs smoothly. It is wise to do this on door shuts, bonnet and boot, complete with locks to check everything is okay. That way, when it's painted you'll know reassembly is straightforward. Word of caution about Envirostrip. I avoided the process, and decided to rub it down dry, as at a classic car restorers near to me, a Capri had been stripped by immersion this way, but some of the chemical fluid remained inside box chassis sections unnoticed and started rotting out the members. So ensure it is completely free of chemical stripper and completely washed out when you get it back. Regards Kevin Edited May 20, 2016 by boxofbits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Word of caution about Envirostrip. I avoided the process, and decided to rub it down dry, as at a classic car restorers near to me, a Capri had been stripped by immersion this way, but some of the chemical fluid remained inside box chassis sections unnoticed and started rotting out the members. So ensure it is completely free of chemical stripper and completely washed out when you get it back. Regards Kevin Was that from them or SPL as I have seen that with theirs due to inadequate neutralisation. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hi Stuart Don't quote me but I believe it was envirostrip. It gutted a long section forward of the spring hangar and had to be cut out and welded. When I made enquiries about stripping my Cooper shell Sussex Blasting told me about it, and then I saw it first hand at Caburn's in Sussex. As you know, at the end of the day half if not more of most classic panelwork is replaced anyway, so I took their advice and did the roof by hand, and got Sussex Blasters to do front/ back bulkheads, doors, bonnet inside boot etc. I knew that way there was no risk. It's expensive and I do wonder whether it is a load of modern b@ll@cks tbh. Regards Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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