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Q. I'm restoring the turn signal on an antique car. The finish is currently a rough, gray surface. The material is metal but does not attract a magnet. I found some photos online of what I think is the original finish.
- Washington, DC
December 14, 2020
A. Hi Andy. I don't want to be so unhelpful as to just say it's silver-gray color paint, but if you tell the readers what it says after "TEX", and what make and year car you're talking about (are we supposed to assume it's a Land Rover from the background?) it is possible that someone may be able to offer some detail. Good luck.
Luck & Regards,
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
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Q. The bottom of the signal says "Tex Magna-Lite, Made in England, MagnaTex, S1580", and it goes on a 1970 Series IIA Land Rover.
Andy Powers [returning]- Washington, DC
December 15, 2020
A. There is an owners club specifically for series 2 Land Rover.
I am sure they will be pleased to help.
http://www.series2club.co.uk/
Geoff Smith
Hampshire, England
December 16, 2020
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