rocker cover painting
23-01-2009, 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
23-01-2009, 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
23-01-2009, 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
27-01-2009, 06:56 PM
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what do you think about painting it matt blue or would it be better in gloss
27-01-2009, 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
27-01-2009, 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
27-01-2009, 08:31 PM
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want original but same colour as my blue hoses
28-01-2009, 11:38 AM
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Get it powder coated Lee. Ive painted a few myself & lasted well, ive used plaskicoat.
28-01-2009, 10:06 PM
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thanks paul might have a word with martin he knows someone who does powder coating
29-01-2009, 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.
29-01-2009, 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
29-01-2009, 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
29-01-2009, 07:03 PM
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29-01-2009, 07:12 PM
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use 2k paint mate its easily hard wearing enough for rocker cover and colour options are infinate
29-01-2009, 07:16 PM
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looks good
Cheers, Black hoses needed now!
The list/bill goes on! lol
29-01-2009, 07:54 PM
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i like that wong very impressive
29-01-2009, 10:20 PM
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Cheers dude, i am pleased, especially for the money.
29-01-2009, 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
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