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« on: June 29, 2024, 10:55:47 AM »


There is a layer of what appears to be aluminium foil about 30mm wide,
the width of the join, between the wing and front panel.

What function does this play?

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« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2024, 12:02:15 PM »

Happy to be corrected but I’ve always suspected it maybe zinc to help reduce corrosion. Think I’ve also seen it under the bonnet and door hinges on some cars.
I came up with this belief as I couldn’t come up with a better theory.
Can’t imagine it would be aluminium as that would surely promote corrosion?

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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2024, 12:54:17 PM »

I think you're correct Ian.
It is more likely Zinc.

I don't think I'll be trying to replicate.

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oh,and an Uno Turbo 1997 also in SA [stolen,never recovered]
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