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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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what paint should i use or will normal paint b ok
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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whats normal lol

2 pack is best.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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You can use normal paint or heat proof paint,but the best is to powdercoat them.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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POop down B&Q and get the aerosol hammerite paint. Hardwearing and looks good if you prep it properly. Colours are a bit limited though
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick
whats normal lol

2 pack is best.
do you go to meets at the wagon & horses?

sorry to thread hi-jack
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick
whats normal lol

2 pack is best.

yeh sorry meant 2 pack,will hav a look in b&q when i get a chance
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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bugger it im jus gonna take the paint off mine an leave bare metal lol
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Oranoco
POop down B&Q and get the aerosol hammerite paint. Hardwearing and looks good if you prep it properly. Colours are a bit limited though
Yep looks just as good as powder coated
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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check out my website ive painted thousands mate

dnt buy any aresol paints as the shit

harrerite aint worth bothering with

best do it properly mate so it lasts

www.hybridpaintworks.com
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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whats normal lol

2 pack is best.
do you go to meets at the wagon & horses?

sorry to thread hi-jack
Yes mate

2 pack is far better than hammerite and so called heat proof paints. My block and rocker cover are painted in them. Crossover pipe has no paint on it as std, its alloy.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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is 2 pack dear? where do you get it from? and does it have to be sprayed on?
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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i will do it in 2 pack then cheers


Originally Posted by vroooom ptssssh
is 2 pack dear? where do you get it from? and does it have to be sprayed on?

depends where u get it from really i think,any car paint place should sell it but as normal with spraying ure supposed 2 wear a proper mask
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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i used halfrauds cans on mine .. came out very well .. lasted the 18 months upto the day i sold the car ... 5 trackdays never hurt it seemed to love getting hot
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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oh right cheers 4 that EAGLE i might give that a try 1st then cheers
i work in a body shop so not that much of an issue how i paint it really but i dont want it to just be 1 colour so there will be masking involved so its just going 2 be whats easiest
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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My bro done his rocker cover in black aerosol hammerite and it looks thenuts and apart from needing the odd wipe over it still looks mint now
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powder coat
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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thing is with powder coat how easy is it to get say a picture done or sum graphics
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