The latest AC Mk VI

[Buzz]

I'm curious about that too - definitely interested in hearing more. I also want to learn more about the "alucoating". I have heard that its a thin layer of aluminum over the fiberglass, but what process can actually accomplish that, how is it bonded, how durable and how on earth do you repair it?

If it can be left bare and brushed or polished up like a Kirkham, I may get the point; but if not, I really fail to see the justification for the added complication. What advantages does it offer over a real alloy body (much cheaper?) and why would it be more desirable than plain fiberglass unless there's a visible, tangible difference?

[SoTxButler]

Did some research and found that in a nutshell, the British Cobra replica industry got its start by a couple of guys importing two Arntz cars to England and from there, the DAX and another dozen or so brands came about. Interesting history. Go to Cobra History - Real and Replica. Fun reading and very informative.

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by SoTxButler

Did some research and found that in a nutshell, the British Cobra replica industry got its start by a couple of guys importing two Arntz cars to England and from there, the DAX and another dozen or so brands came about. Interesting history. Go to Cobra History - Real and Replica. Fun reading and very informative.

That was an interesting read - thanks!

[KevinW]

Originally Posted by Buzz

I'm curious about that too - definitely interested in hearing more. I also want to learn more about the "alucoating". I have heard that its a thin layer of aluminum over the fiberglass, but what process can actually accomplish that, how is it bonded, how durable and how on earth do you repair it?

If it can be left bare and brushed or polished up like a Kirkham, I may get the point; but if not, I really fail to see the justification for the added complication. What advantages does it offer over a real alloy body (much cheaper?) and why would it be more desirable than plain fiberglass unless there's a visible, tangible difference?

more here, assuming tis the same stuff....

ALUCOAT-CS is lacquered foil for the production of semi-rigid containers for food packaging.

http://www.alucoat-conversion.com/ingles/servicios.html

- you may need to click on the 'English' button, as it defaults in French on my computer.

- bit like baking foil it seems to me! perhaps thats unkind.

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by KevinW

more here, assuming tis the same stuff....

ALUCOAT-CS is lacquered foil for the production of semi-rigid containers for food packaging.

Services over aluminium rolls: coating, lacquering and printing

- you may need to click on the 'English' button, as it defaults in French on my computer.

- bit like baking foil it seems to me! perhaps thats unkind.

Kev, I stumbled across that site in my efforts to discover more about the process. I'm still left wondering about the technicalities of the application on a fiberglass car body and what's the point of doing it in the first place.

I almost reminds me of the vinyl roof craze that originally was meant to make a sedan look like a convertible with a blatantly fake, permanently erected top.