As per the title, I am trying to establish what the original coatings were in the: Engine bay Under wheel arches Floorpan & chassis Rear valance behind bumper I recall a textured coating in the engine bay and my father recalls seeing brush marks along the top of the chassis rails in the engine bay -...

Chaps - thank you very much for you replies, I actually prefer black - the car has been in the family since 1968 and in conversation with my father last night after I posted my question he remarked that he was certain the axle was black because he used to be under it frequently keeping an eye on a l...

Hi there, I'm hoping someone can put me right on this one! Just about to kick off restoring ancillary parts for my Mk2 that is currently away at the body shop. I'm starting with running gear so that I can drop the shell back on to four wheels once it's back, front axle is more than half complete, so...