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Slater

posted on 19/6/07 at 11:30 AM Reply With Quote
paint on back of seats

What is the best sort of paint for the back of fibreglass seats? I have got MAC#1 seats that have a plain fibreglass mat finish on the back, but I want a plain black look.

I was thinking of hammerite, paint then a coat of spray.... any other ideas?





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twybrow

posted on 19/6/07 at 11:35 AM Reply With Quote
Look for flocoat/flowcoat. It is a laminating top coat used to cover GRP work. It dries to give a smooth non sticky finish.






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mike smith1

posted on 19/6/07 at 11:45 AM Reply With Quote
I used black board paint from Wilkinsons, as the recommendation of other builders.

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iank

posted on 19/6/07 at 11:45 AM Reply With Quote
I wouldn't paint GRP with hammerite/smoothrite without talking to someone who's done it, I have my doubts it would stick properly being designed for rusty metal and I've no idea how compatible the solvents are (hate to melt the seat).

Flowcoat (as ^^^) is the proper stuff to use and easy enough to get.

p.s. I'd be interested in how it turns out as I have the same seats but was thinking of just leaving them matt effect





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stevec

posted on 19/6/07 at 12:19 PM Reply With Quote
Boot polish, the liquid stuff with a sponge applicator.
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ayoungman

posted on 19/6/07 at 12:42 PM Reply With Quote
I used gloss black enamel on the inside of my bodytub. No problems with it so far. Easy to keep the mud off etc.





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RazMan

posted on 19/6/07 at 12:47 PM Reply With Quote
Another vote for flow coat - it is designed for the job, covering the naked matting and giving it a smooth, slightly waxy finish.





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fesycresy

posted on 19/6/07 at 04:07 PM Reply With Quote
Halfords matt black, got way better coverage than the smoothrite.

Maybe the can was running a little low ?





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bigrich

posted on 19/6/07 at 04:46 PM Reply With Quote
spray on hammerite smooth in satin black works a treat.







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