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Dan Schaefer wrote:

<<I took a look at all items in the wells potentially requiring future
maintenance (the glass and epoxy type) and decided to leave everything
virgin. >>

I have to disagree with Dan on this one (that's a first). I think it is a
good idea to paint all surfaces exposed to the environment in order to
facilitate future repairs. The paint seals the composites from dirt and oils
and can be easily removed with sanding if a repair is needed. This is
particularly true in the wheel wells of a IV. Any oil leaking in the engine
compartment (that never happens, right?) will eventually run down the belly
and get sucked through the hinge where it will atomize into a mist and,
obeying the laws of thermodynamics, create the largest possible mess,
requiring the greatest amount of energy to clean it up.

On the clean up note, a handy cleaner is the NON environmentally friendly
automotive aerosol brake cleaner. It is perchlorethlyene AKA dry cleaning
fluid, and it will effectively remove oil and grease without taking the
shine off of the paint. You really want to keep this stuff out of your eyes
and off your skin so wear protection when working with this stuff (that is
gloves and safety glasses NOT a condom).

Regards
Brent Regan

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