1993 MG RV8 3.9
Seats
This is the drivers seat lower frame - rusty from sitting above wet carpets but after paint stripping and the application of Jenolite and painting with primer followed by Rover Champagne colour looks like this:
The seat adjustment frame was treated similarly but with satin black
One of the seat hinges stripped, primed and repainted - incidentally there has been absolutely no evidence of any primer under any of the seat frame paint, so it's no wonder they rusted in a damp environment. The other hinge on the same seat is bare metal and contains the recline mechanism with lever and clock spring.
The drivers door capping was poor, with the lacquer split and a few cracks in the veneer, the lacquer lifted off quite easily with gentle heat and a backed razor blade and appears to be polyester resin judging by the thickness and the smell when rubbed down. I've ordered some Rustins 2 part clear coating which can be built up in layers and burnished to a gloss finish - we'll see what that looks like. We're not aiming for concours but it should be quite acceptable and suitable for a few shows.
The drivers seat frame has come up well with cleaned springs and the frame painted. The stretcher wires were poor so I remade those with twin twisted stainless locking wire. Just ready for the re-connolised cushion to be fitted and clipped into position.
Part 1 As found
Part 2 Refurbishing the alloy wheels
Part 3 The final touches