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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555   
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You could perhaps use a black Stonechip on it, very tough? An engine to TDi for!
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7th Dec 2013 5:56pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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When I painted my galvanised roof bars I used Hammerite Special Metal Primer followed by their satin black Smoothrite. It provides a nice finish which is generally pretty chip resistant, although it has struggled on the top surface where things like timber and bike racks have been dragged across the bars. I think most paint finishes, short of something exotic, would succumb to that sort of abuse, though.
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7th Dec 2013 6:38pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20559
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I'd go for this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autotek-Professi...1e82a6b137 & http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Stone-Chip...3f2cbb8ec6 If you don't use acid etch primer you will have problems with flaking off and peeling. KEEP CALM AND Drill ON 🇬🇧ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ¥ó ®ó §ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸â›½ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸âš™ï¸ðŸ§°ðŸ’ª |
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7th Dec 2013 6:46pm |
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| amondeggs Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Telford Posts: 452 
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Thanks to all for your comments, Thanks landroverAnorak that makes sense I'll go for that 👍 Last edited by amondeggs on 7th Dec 2013 8:14pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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7th Dec 2013 7:53pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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A rack of that size would be quite labour intensive and costly I would imagine to buy the paint for. My Patriot was powder coated by the previous owner and the finish is very resilient. Also the usual issues that can occur between the assembly bolts and rails are erradicated as it was powder coated assembled.
Why not 'sound out' your local powder coaters you may be pleasantly surprised by the cost and not have the hassle yourself for a comparable price? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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7th Dec 2013 8:00pm |
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| amondeggs Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Telford Posts: 452
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Thanks kf9 another great idea I will find out before I purchase paint 👍
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7th Dec 2013 8:16pm |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
As Custom90steve has indicated - painting any steelwork that has been hot dipped zinc galvanised is going to give you problems if the correct undercoat/prep ain't up to spec.
I smile when I see painting contractors for local authorities and railway companies brush painting street furniture - 18 months later it is usually flaking off in large areas. |
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7th Dec 2013 11:01pm |
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| amondeggs Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Telford Posts: 452
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Thanks Cuthbert
I think I am going to find out the cost of powder coating first, If this is too Expensive then having looked at the paint that customsteve recommended I think you are correct 👍 Now to find a good powder coating place in the midlands? |
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7th Dec 2013 11:11pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20559
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See that happen a lot, I've seen iron railings not primed too by people that don't know usually the more deprived areas / bridge ups.
On and around the estate I live on though things are done properly with red oxide primer. Anyway back on topic. galv is a devil if it isn't primed. KEEP CALM AND Drill ON 🇬🇧ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ¥ó ®ó §ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸â›½ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸âš™ï¸ðŸ§°ðŸ’ª |
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7th Dec 2013 11:13pm |
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| MR_JAMES Member Since: 10 Oct 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 248
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frost.co.uk do some excellent paint. give them a look, they do some quality o.e. finishes
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8th Dec 2013 7:29pm |
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| Terryt Member Since: 28 Jun 2012 Location: Lerryn. Cornwall. Posts: 750
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When I did mine I used the hammerite primer and used a small gloss roller to put the paint on ,give a great finish,had it on a year now with no flaking etc
Terry |
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8th Dec 2013 7:46pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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I had my hannibal 110 rack blasted and powder coated for £100
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9th Dec 2013 2:19pm |
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| amondeggs Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Telford Posts: 452
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Managed to get a quote for powder coating as was £130 which I suppose not too bad
I think I'll go down the painting route as the roof rack will only be for occasional use. I think I'll go for the acid etch primer and then stonechip recommended by customsteve , thanks again for advice  |
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9th Dec 2013 9:35pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20559
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Welcome! I'll mention just in case you didn't know both the etch primer and stone chip you can get in packs cheaper and a larger amount. Just search "Autotek acid etch 4x" or similar on ebay.
Even if it isn't enough you can get more, it does last well. KEEP CALM AND Drill ON 🇬🇧ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ¥ó ®ó §ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸â›½ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸âš™ï¸ðŸ§°ðŸ’ª |
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9th Dec 2013 9:49pm |
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