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ecosse - 7/4/07 at 03:48 PM

At long last, it seems to have taken forever to get to this stage, but I finally got it painted yesterday
Now who is going to tell me what bits I forgot to do b4 painting

Cheers

Alex Rescued attachment chassis_painted1.jpg
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JoelP - 7/4/07 at 03:57 PM

looks very well made. Im sure you will find something you forgot (unless you have already had it fully assembled!) but at least its only paint, not powdercoat.

Peteff - 7/4/07 at 04:12 PM

Usually radiator and brake pipe brackets from what I find

ecosse - 7/4/07 at 04:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by JoelP
looks very well made. Im sure you will find something you forgot (unless you have already had it fully assembled!) but at least its only paint, not powdercoat.


Thanks Joel, I've already had it fully assembled (or as close as I could get) and as you say I can easily touch-up/re-paint anything (cross bar for top seat belt mounts being one, but no seats yet to get the height or spacings ) if required.

quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
Usually radiator and brake pipe brackets from what I find

Yep, not forgotten Pete, but I'm going to make a set of brackets that clamp to the front V brace to mount the rad rather than have fixed steelwork

Cheers

Alex

PS
Instead of brake pipe brackets at the front I was going to use the side panels is that acceptable for SVA?

[Edited on 7/4/07 by ecosse]

RichardK - 7/4/07 at 04:57 PM

Was hoping to get mine painted this weekend but beer and sunshine got the better of me chilled now though, maybe tomorrow

Hope mine looks as good as yours, looks well nice.

Regards

Rich

Simon W - 7/4/07 at 09:49 PM

What primer and paint did you use?

ecosse - 8/4/07 at 03:46 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Simon W
What primer and paint did you use?


Used etch primer followed by Aldi's finest (£3 a litre ) metal paint, I tested the paint before using it and reckon it is better than hammersh*te at 1/3 of the price!
Although it does need the etch coat first for best adhesion IMO

Cheers

Alex
PS
Etch primer was from Upoxy (2 pack stuff but isocyanate free)

Simon W - 8/4/07 at 07:52 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ecosse
quote:
Originally posted by Simon W
What primer and paint did you use?


Used etch primer followed by Aldi's finest (£3 a litre ) metal paint, I tested the paint before using it and reckon it is better than hammersh*te at 1/3 of the price!
Although it does need the etch coat first for best adhesion IMO

Cheers

Alex
PS
Etch primer was from Upoxy (2 pack stuff but isocyanate free)



You reckon the Aldi stuff would spray ok over red oxide primer?

ecosse - 8/4/07 at 09:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Simon W
quote:
Originally posted by ecosse
quote:
Originally posted by Simon W
What primer and paint did you use?


Used etch primer followed by Aldi's finest (£3 a litre ) metal paint, I tested the paint before using it and reckon it is better than hammersh*te at 1/3 of the price!
Although it does need the etch coat first for best adhesion IMO

Cheers

Alex
PS
Etch primer was from Upoxy (2 pack stuff but isocyanate free)



You reckon the Aldi stuff would spray ok over red oxide primer?


Yeh, I'm sure it would, but remember it will only stick as good as what it is stuck to (if that makes any sense )

Although it is also easy to repaint/touch up as required so maybe no great concern?

Cheers

Alex

Peteff - 9/4/07 at 07:50 PM

I use Aldi King colour paint a lot but I've never tried spraying it, what would you thin it with? I always brush it and find that one coat to prime and second to finish is enough to give good protection and it doesn't take too long to dry. Good grief I sound like an advert

ecosse - 10/4/07 at 07:51 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
I use Aldi King colour paint a lot but I've never tried spraying it, what would you thin it with? I always brush it and find that one coat to prime and second to finish is enough to give good protection and it doesn't take too long to dry. Good grief I sound like an advert


It thins (and sprays) fine with celulose thinners

Cheers

Alex

Peteff - 10/4/07 at 09:17 AM

I'll have a go with some next time I get the urge, I've got loads of gunwash thinners to experiment with.