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robert993 |
05-10-2015 @ 8:45 PM
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Is an Optima based Ford script battery considered correct for Concourse judging? I bought one from Restoration Battery.
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kubes40 |
05-11-2015 @ 7:26 AM
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Be certain it has the correct vent caps and you have painted the area surrounding the Ford script and you'll be fine.
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robert993 |
05-11-2015 @ 8:09 AM
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Thanks. Is there a picture available to use as a guide?
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kubes40 |
05-11-2015 @ 8:33 AM
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The area surrounding the Ford script was gold on the "standard" issued battery. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
This message was edited by kubes40 on 5-11-15 @ 8:34 AM
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robert993 |
05-17-2015 @ 2:25 PM
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I have painted the oval area shown in the photo. Since the battery case is polypropylene, which is notoriously difficult to paint, I used an adhesion promoter, then a two part primer. These are the same products used on TPO (thermoplastic olefin) bumpers. TPO is a pp/thermoplastic rubber compound and is also difficult to get paint to bond. Thanks for all your help.
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kubes40 |
05-17-2015 @ 2:35 PM
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Hmmm.... I have never had an issue with adhesion. I typically rough the surface up with 400 grit and wipe it with lacquer thinner. I then apply the gold, no primer. Even after numerous years, they have all held up quite well.
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kenburke |
06-13-2015 @ 4:17 PM
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Hi Mike, On the caps, I do not know the correct answer so.... Mine have in a vertical set "Plug Most Be Tight". Circumference says, "Do Not Remove While Charging". There is the small U.S.A. as well. I think that is correct because there was no Ford script on the 40 battery caps. I Think! Thanks Ken
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kubes40 |
06-13-2015 @ 8:30 PM
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Hey Ken, Those are the correct caps for 1940.
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std1940 |
06-14-2015 @ 6:05 AM
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Mike what paint brand and color gold are you using? Tom.
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kubes40 |
06-14-2015 @ 7:17 AM
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std1940, Believe it or not, I use Testers paint, Gold. It holds up very well and is quite easy to apply. I clean the area with lacquer thinner, no primer necessary.
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