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scottish110



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Painting Cheque Plate
ANy one have any advice on whats the best way to get a good clean look when painting cheque plating ? Or should i powder coat ?
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custom90



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I would powder coat because paint will flake quickly I would imagine. Thumbs Up
Post #147719 30th May 2012 2:54pm
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scottish110



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they were already painted by previous owner and now are flaking hence the reason why im trying to decide what to do... think powder coating was a better idea but just thought i would ask around to see if there was anything better...
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LandRoverAnorak



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There's no reason why paint shouldn't work, but they would need to be prepared properly with etch primer.

Having said that, I've just had a set of tubular side steps galvanised and then power coated, which included the ali treadplate bits for the latter and they look very smart...in the garage. Haven't had chance to fit them yet Rolling Eyes Darren

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Post #147725 30th May 2012 3:14pm
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GUM97



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konabikes11 wrote:
I would powder coat because paint will flake quickly I would imagine. Thumbs Up

That all depends on what paint you use!
The problem with powder coating is that if it gets scratched, you have to re do the whole thing, whereas with paint, you can just touch it up.
If you go for paint, I would reccomend POR15. It's fantastic stuff, and pretty easy to paint with, just stay away from the UV resistant POR15, as it is absolutely terrible to paint with!
Post #147727 30th May 2012 3:19pm
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BigRuss



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What about anadised? Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black
Post #149846 12th Jun 2012 6:08am
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bpman



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I used plasticoat spray paint on the snow cowl and it's stood up to the tests of green lanes.

do you plan to walk on the chequerplate?
Post #149848 12th Jun 2012 6:17am
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G4UJS



Member Since: 20 Jan 2019
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver
resurrecting an old thread!!

Any new thoughts?

How about black hammerite?....anyone tried that?

Cheers

Rob
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T140



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I had mine done with raptor a few years back and has lasted well. nobody is perfect but being Scottish is a start
Post #771028 1st May 2019 9:23am
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airpusher



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Wales 2006 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Zambezi Silver
There are buzzweld options.

I’ve used other stuff from here and it’s been good, this is next ish on my list.

https://www.facebook.com/Buzzweld/videos/260202688192466 2006 Defender Double Cab- Zambezi Silver
Post #771115 1st May 2019 8:30pm
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