rocker cover painting
Jan 23, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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rocker cover painting
right want to paint my rocker cover blue is there anything best to use so the paint dont flake off and what is the proper colour to use
Jan 23, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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get it powder coated chap only cost me like 25 quid at me local firm and is extremely long lasting
Jan 23, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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Had it paint with usual heat resistant paint, like those for the brakes. that happens before 2 years and it still looks
Jan 27, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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what do you think about painting it matt blue or would it be better in gloss
Jan 27, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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i sent a few things to get powder coated today,the colours they have are unreal!and its durable and gona take the heat
Jan 27, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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what do you think about painting it matt blue or would it be better in gloss
I've got mine in imperial blue and it looks quite good. Depends on the theme your after.
As for painting it, 2k paint will be fine
Jan 27, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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want original but same colour as my blue hoses
Jan 28, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Get it powder coated Lee. Ive painted a few myself & lasted well, ive used plaskicoat.
Jan 28, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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thanks paul might have a word with martin he knows someone who does powder coating
Jan 29, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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with paul on plaskicoat. i put 8 thin layers on mine and gave a nice glossy finish. well chuffed with the results.
Jan 29, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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i used hammerite spray paint. Worked a treat. hasnt cracked, flaked or bubbled even years down the line
Jan 29, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Got mine back from the powder coaters today, that and a bailey breather tank, £30 including sand blasting the rocker cover!
looks good too
Jan 29, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Jan 29, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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use 2k paint mate its easily hard wearing enough for rocker cover and colour options are infinate
Jan 29, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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looks good
Cheers, Black hoses needed now!
The list/bill goes on! lol
Jan 29, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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i like that wong very impressive
Jan 29, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Cheers dude, i am pleased, especially for the money.
Jan 29, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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Got mine back from the powder coaters today, that and a bailey breather tank, £30 including sand blasting the rocker cover!
looks good too
shame you have to drill a fooking hole in it eh dan ?
you still needing location pictures mate ?
got my drilled cover in me bedroom if you do , pm me fella
beef
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