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Old 21-05-2008, 10:44 AM
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Default Crackle finish paint - Where from ?

Looking for something to give this type of finish (see below) Where can I get it from ?


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Old 21-05-2008, 10:49 AM
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Halfords & i think DannyB@adrenaline sell it....

I had mine powder coated.

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Cheers.... nice look paul !
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http://auto.frost.co.uk/search?p=KK&...h%20Paint&rk=3
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Like this



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Or this

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ask paul ripley

what that man doesnt know about crackle. is not worth knowing

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Old 21-05-2008, 04:48 PM
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im sure vulcan in basildon did paul's.cracking job. no pun intended
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Burton Power also sell it
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Paul's is called "fish scale" and slightly different to mine
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Ive used the stuff made by VHT, you have to really chuck it on to get ti to crackle well, aslo is a nightmare to get out the can, keeps blocking the nozzle.
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other than buying cant that be done with cling-film or is that a different sort of patten
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Originally Posted by PewteRS
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I dont wish to be rude but that looks like you've undersealed it.... the cam cover looks much better...

what went on there then ?
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Its just the flash on the camera mate ...........allt he bits i've had powder coated look the same as the cam cover.

This was the engine last year......i've got the p/s tank, water tank and a swirl pot since

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