Subjects like this are the fun part of this forum!
So, CSX2367 has been judged Premiere at two SAAC events 7 years apart. I replaced the Desmo tape before the second judging event when I was refreshing the engine compartment, since Lori and I drive our cars. These photos show the brownish tint on the car and on the roll. It is possible to wrap the springs with the aluminum paneling in place, although I recall finding sticky spots on my arms for a while...
As you know Desmo tape was used on many British cars over the years so remains readily available. Dave