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Hi All,
I am having a load of parts grid blasted and primed. They are Land Rover parts such as axle casings, wheel rims, suspension arms etc.
I'd like to paint them myself (spray I expect) with a decent hard wearing paint. For the wheels I want to do them 'limestone', and all the suspension parts black. Matt black will be fine.
What sort of paint process do people recommend? I need good instructions as well as it's been a while since I mixed any paint.
But I do have a compressor and spray-gun.
Thanks,
Chris.
I am having a load of parts grid blasted and primed. They are Land Rover parts such as axle casings, wheel rims, suspension arms etc.
I'd like to paint them myself (spray I expect) with a decent hard wearing paint. For the wheels I want to do them 'limestone', and all the suspension parts black. Matt black will be fine.
What sort of paint process do people recommend? I need good instructions as well as it's been a while since I mixed any paint.
But I do have a compressor and spray-gun.
Thanks,
Chris.
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R/R L405 4.4 SDV8
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Not good on railings either.Quagmire wrote:I wouldn't use Hammerite - its fine on railings and suchlike but chips too easily for automotive use.
I use Tractol and that seems pretty hardwearing, can be brushed or sprayed. Think I got it from Smith & Allan last time.
Did half of mine with Smoothrite black, and the other half with Wicks ordinary gloss. Can't really say there was much to choose between them - except the price.
I'd use a decent chassis black, for a good supplier.
Dave
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Hmm, some good ideas - thanks.
I am liking the idea of a Chassis Black (probably exactly the same enamel as the Tractol paint).
http://www.frost.co.uk/frost-chassis-black-paint.html
Chris.
I am liking the idea of a Chassis Black (probably exactly the same enamel as the Tractol paint).
http://www.frost.co.uk/frost-chassis-black-paint.html
Chris.
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Series IIA 4.6 V8
R/R P38 4.6 V8
R/R L405 4.4 SDV8
Series IIA 4.6 V8
R/R P38 4.6 V8
R/R L405 4.4 SDV8
Chris, as per the posts above, I've used both Eastwood and POR-15 chassis black from Frosts for nearly 20 years now. Both products work very well, but the most important thing is preparation. POR-15 is very, very good to use but can be a little UV unstable and does need the POR-15 chassis black finishing coat. Once done it seems unbustable and have used on many rally cars in the past that take a real beating.
Do be careful when spraying these products as they contain some nasty ingredients, including isocyantes that are banned in some US states. When spraying I always cover up, have superb ventilation and always use Gerson 2K masks
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gerson-2K-Dis ... 51a6c6bd5c
Do be careful when spraying these products as they contain some nasty ingredients, including isocyantes that are banned in some US states. When spraying I always cover up, have superb ventilation and always use Gerson 2K masks
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gerson-2K-Dis ... 51a6c6bd5c
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POR 15. Nothing better IMHO. Used it on my chassis and sprayed it.
See their video and it will convince you, did me when they hit it hard.
I like their engine paint too.
See their video and it will convince you, did me when they hit it hard.
I like their engine paint too.
Richard.
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Dax Rush 5.0l TVR V8, EFI with Megasquirt ECU and wasted spark, Racelogic Traction Control and Quaife LSD ....... Now nut and bolt restoring a TR6