Author Topic: are the panels on a mk galvernised?  (Read 880 times)

Offline joolsgti

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are the panels on a mk galvernised?
« on: 16 December 2006, 18:05 »
if so would it be red? as my front wing is showing signs of red underneath the silver. or maybe its had a smack before? either way im not bothered just wondering

Offline Mantamad

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Re: are the panels on a mk galvernised?
« Reply #1 on: 17 December 2006, 21:36 »
I am sure they are galvanised but its usually a silver colour - I'm no expert but have never seen red galvanising as the process involves zinc. Sounds like a replacement wing has been fitted as red isn't even the usual primer colour for silver.
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Re: are the panels on a mk galvernised?
« Reply #2 on: 18 December 2006, 20:35 »
ive found out its had a door that side as well but doesnt bother me as i only payed 1700 for it