PAULD
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 11:06 AM |
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chassis paint
Following Steve M's reply, a chap who restores classics recommended dulux houshold gloss over a good zinc primer, says it's as good as
anything.
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Miks15
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 12:04 PM |
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Would something
likeTHIS be
suitable?
Then a household gloss on top
Or even halfords own brand zinc primer?
Just wanting to pick some up today if i can
[Edited on 23/12/08 by Miks15]
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 12:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by dhutch
Failing that, ive heard a lot about Por15 and an keen to have a play!
Their most useful product is Metal Ready - you squirt it onto bare steel with a hand sprayer, leave it for a few minutes, then rinse it off. I think
it puts a thin phosphate coating on the metal, but the main benefit is its effect on the surface - it leaves a slightly rough, keyed finish
that's perfect for paint. Untreated, degreased steel doesn't hold paint well unless it's keyed in some way.
The only down-side is that it has to be rinsed off with loads of water (it's not harmful to the environment when diluted, so no great risk when
rinsed off - you will need gloves when using it neat, though).
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BenB
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 12:30 PM |
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The ultimate (from the looks of it!!) for chassis painting would be
POR Hardnose paint
http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=9514
You can't build a car for £250 but you might be able to paint it for that much!!!
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mad4x4
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 12:49 PM |
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Stuff called ZINGA - basically cold galvi.. can be brushed or sprayed.
Www.zinga.co.uk
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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russbost
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 01:22 PM |
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"Hammerite / smoothrite does not stick well to nice new shiney steel - prefers rusty metal"
& all the comments about hammerite chipping etc.
Like any paint Hammerite will only stick properly if it's got something to stick to, make sure your chassis is oil free (wash down with
thinners/whte spirit) & rub down with some 180 grit, hammerite will then stick & IMHO is no more likely to chip than any other paint.
Alternatively use a leght coat of acid etch after degreasing, basically anything should then be able to get a grip.
If you want something to last forever go for the epoxy based stuff that Nitram used, doesn't look particularly pretty tho'
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 01:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mad4x4
Stuff called ZINGA - basically cold galvi.. can be brushed or sprayed.
Www.zinga.co.uk
I bought two cans of this stuff. Have to say I wasn't too impressed see
linky
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 02:27 PM |
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Originally posted by russbost
If you want something to last forever go for the epoxy based stuff that Nitram used, doesn't look particularly pretty tho'
I used that stuff on my wishbones and rear suspension arms - I applied it with a disposable 2" foam roller, as used for gloss paint. Results in
a decent finish - not as flat as spraying, but no brush marks... a bit like the finish you get when you put vinyl emulsion on a wall (an even coat,
with a regular distribution of slightly bobbly bits).
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 08:13 PM |
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After removing the crap powder coating from my front suspension I used an oil based primer (Don't have the can to hand so don't know what
make ) followed by some paint specially made for brush painting from our local Movac paint suppliers .Paint was mixed to match the rest of the chassis
, dries to a good finish and has been on for nearly a year with no lifting, chips etc . Again I can't remember the name as the tin had no
markings but will try to find out . Well happy so far and will be redoing the rest of the chassis etc the same.
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MikeR
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| posted on 24/12/08 at 10:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
quote:
Originally posted by mad4x4
Stuff called ZINGA - basically cold galvi.. can be brushed or sprayed.
Www.zinga.co.uk
I bought two cans of this stuff. Have to say I wasn't too impressed see
linky
There was a review i was reading a while ago of a cold galv paint. It compared itself to some other stuff inc Zinga. Zinga did not do well by
comparison (bleeding obvious really, they wouldn't do a comparison where something else worked out better)
Trying to remember what it was now..... will post later if i do remember.
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