SUCCESS STORIES
Effective Rust Protection From the Can for Triumph Spitfire Parts Classic cars are enjoying ever-greater popularity - and not just with dyed-in-the wool enthusiasts. Recent years have seen a boom in the number of classic cars on the roads of Germany. Regular care and maintenance are key to preserving the value and function of the historical treasures. This is also confirmed by Peter Messing. For the extensive repair work to his 1974 Triumph Spitfire the classic car fan turns to an innovative rust protection system – a room temperature curing zinc flake coating from the spray can, which recently became available for industrial applications. Regular maintenance work on the classic vehicle
in his day job he is responsible for zinc flake surfaces at Aalberts Surface
The Triumph Spitfire from the Californian city of San Francisco is a real find
Treatment, a service provider active in the field worldwide – occasionally
and the pride and joy of Peter Messing. Even after 45 years the bodywork
carries out repairs, taking the car apart and putting it back together
is still free of rust, whilst the interior of the sports car is in top condition.
again himself. Recent investments included new axle components, a
To maintain the vehicle in a drivable condition the technology specialist -
new transmission and a differential.
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For the repair and overhaul of the 1974 Triumph Spitfire numerous parts were coated with the room temperature-curing zinc flake system from Dörken, which was recently made available for industrial applications.
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Peter Messing is Global Key Account Manager and responsible for zinc flake surfaces at the globally-active contract coater Aalberts Surface Treatment - and a passionate classic car enthusiast.