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gte-87
10-10-13, 09:42 PM
Hi what is the best paint to paint my rear axle and roll bar? Thanks dan
Novasport
10-10-13, 09:45 PM
Easiest way, take it to the powdercoaters.
chrisd1986
10-10-13, 10:16 PM
Easiest way, take it to the powdercoaters.

I agree get it blasted and powder coated im getting all of my steeri g and suspension parts done over the wi ter
Andy
10-10-13, 11:00 PM
for what it costs in grinding discs/wheels paint/brushes thinners and time,its makes much more sense to get it powdercoated
Benn
10-10-13, 11:19 PM
Another for powder coating, best way.

But if you can't/dont want too. Use Wickes Direct to metal paint. Best stuff going.
gte-87
11-10-13, 07:27 AM
ok thanks i will strip it down and get powder coated
turbojolt
15-10-13, 03:02 PM
ive just done my front suspension components in hammerite black covers really well
Benn
15-10-13, 05:19 PM
ive just done my front suspension components in hammerite black covers really well

Brush on? As their spray stuff is utter toss now.... That's why i use the Wickes Direct to Metal.
Mark
15-10-13, 06:49 PM
Powdercoat = Massive win..

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gte-87
15-10-13, 07:16 PM
Yeah powder coat looks smart
paul james
15-10-13, 08:39 PM
for what it costs in grinding discs/wheels paint/brushes thinners and time,its makes much more sense to get it powdercoated

Very true, I wire wheeled off all the rust on mine myself and painted it, it took several days to do.
Novasport
15-10-13, 08:54 PM
The only downside with powdercoat is if it gets chipped. If the metal corrodes where it has chipped off it can quickly spread under the powder coat and peel it all off.
Other than that it gives a good finish.
Andy
15-10-13, 08:59 PM
Very true, I wire wheeled off all the rust on mine myself and painted it, it took several days to do.
Same here,i would NEVER do that again hahaha
Iain
16-10-13, 09:09 AM
Very true, I wire wheeled off all the rust on mine myself and painted it, it took several days to do.

I started to do that, got about 30 seconds in and the wire wheel caught a corner and flung off and raveled up my t-shirt next to my nipple.

£20 had the beam and all the front suspension, driveshafts etc shot blasted locally ready for painting.
turbojolt
16-10-13, 09:53 AM
Brush on? As their spray stuff is utter toss now.... That's why i use the Wickes Direct to Metal.

yes mate brush on stuff won it on ebay 1ltr of it delivered for a tenner, great stuff I went in to wicks to get some silver metal paint but it was 15 quid for a 700ml pot