hulse Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 im thinking of giving them a paint, what has everyone used and what are the results, Is Hammerite a good bet, or ebay paint etc. sorry if its a repost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Subsribed, i too will be wanting to do these when i put my new wheels on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Got some ebay paint, will be doing them this week! Will let you all know how it goes. Ive used hamerite paint before and it was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Hammerite smooth will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovervi Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 thats what i have used today seems like a good finish (hammerite smooth) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzthedentist Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 hammerite smooth is best, you can also ask them for specific colours like i used to mix my project mu blue colour http://www.uzmanulhaq.info/caliperpaint.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Speak to Gaz at Envy mate, he can get them powder coated which is a better finish. Pics of mine in my garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Hammerite is very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I used hammerite hammered white finish on mine. Looks cool.... H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 these any use to you ? http://www.biggred.co.uk/modern.html I did mine recently, didn't need the refurb so in the end just used the folitec stuff from halfords Nice good finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-san Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Hammerite smooth - but make sure you prep the surface properly first. I'd also recommend you use high-heat lacquer to seal it in as Hammerite does discolour over time. Not to mention making it easier to clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulse Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Hammerite smooth - but make sure you prep the surface properly first. I'd also recommend you use high-heat lacquer to seal it in as Hammerite does discolour over time. Not to mention making it easier to clean. Whats the best way to prep, Wirebrush and turps maybe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Some fairly coarse wet and dry will do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-san Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Some fairly coarse wet and dry will do the trick. Yup, I concur. A bit of scrubbing with a wire brush to get the majority of the muck off, some wet 'n' dry to clean and smooth the surface down a little. Use the hammerite sparingly as it tends to drip under its own weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Yep, good old hammerite smooth does the trick and looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 i used folia tech, can be got at halfrauds, its a 2 pack paint (is super hard and durable when dry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now