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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1628  
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not if you want it to stay on
twash or mordant solution pre coating works well |
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27th Feb 2020 10:37pm |
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| TJH1985 Member Since: 22 Aug 2016 Location: Midlands Posts: 238
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My safari equip rock sliders are Galv + Powder coated and are still spot on
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28th Feb 2020 9:08am |
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| Matt110 Member Since: 29 Jun 2014 Location: UK Posts: 685
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Out of interest.... how old are they?
Only mine are also Safari Equip, so are my brothers on his 130, and the coating has gone white in most places ready to peel off, and some places have flaked off of the galv. It looks much like they weren't Twashed before coating. Mines garaged 100% of its time not in use, and my brothers is in a car port so not sure it's how they're being treated. Am about to take them off and get them re-coated. |
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28th Feb 2020 9:10am |
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| Piggy501 Member Since: 27 Sep 2017 Location: Scotland Posts: 56  
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http://www.higalv.co.uk/colourgalv/
It can be done. I don't know if they put in any extra prep or just have the process and technique nailed, but I've seen examples (not fresh, but long term outdoor installations) at their factory and it seemed robust enough. |
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28th Feb 2020 10:18am |
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| Matt110 Member Since: 29 Jun 2014 Location: UK Posts: 685
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Thanks for the link. Looks interesting. I'll use that in my discussion with the chap that's recoating it for us.
I've only really got access to a local powdercoater, though they have done lots for us before and appear knowledgeable. I'll give them a call I think. Seem to remember him saying "oh no, you can't coat galv....." when it came up before. Your link begs to differ!! |
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28th Feb 2020 10:31am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8085  
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Much appreciated Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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28th Feb 2020 12:26pm |
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| foxhound Member Since: 02 Mar 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 363 
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safari equip galv and powder coating lasts well, i have some sidesteps from them so second that. i have a galv bumper that's powder coated but the coating is coming away, i'm not sure if that's from position and wear or poor prep prior to coating 110 Defender 300tdi & Penman trailer with ally exped top and roof tent |
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28th Feb 2020 2:41pm |
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| Piggy501 Member Since: 27 Sep 2017 Location: Scotland Posts: 56
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https://www.buzzweld.co.uk/galvanised-chas...e-gio.html
If you're wanting your bumper coated, this could work as an alternative to powder coating perhaps? How old is your bumper anyway? After a year or two, as the galv loses the shine and dulls down a bit, it becomes less difficult to coat and doesn't really require t-wash. |
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28th Feb 2020 6:12pm |
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| Shroppy Member Since: 25 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 866 
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I'd explore the paint option, I'm going to be using Jotun products on my new chassis and other bits. They don't reccomend a t-wash but suggest lightly keying the surface with a non-metallic abrasive.
They've got a great reputation amongst the oil rig / structural engineering industries. 1985 127 V8 Build Thread Series 2 109" Series 1 80" |
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28th Feb 2020 9:08pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I painted my galv bumper. T wash, etch primer and then Upol satin black, which is holding up very well.
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28th Feb 2020 9:17pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Buzzweld... galv in one.
Which i found out means, back to galv, after one month. I curiously used it on a galv bumper and galv tow drop plate etc. T-washed, washed, scotchbrighted etc. Now i’m doing it properly..ll I won’t be using that stuff again. |
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28th Feb 2020 9:44pm |
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| Piggy501 Member Since: 27 Sep 2017 Location: Scotland Posts: 56
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Interesting, Greeni. How fresh was the galv? I haven't used that product, I was just "aware" of it's existence, although I've always been skeptical of miracle products that can cut out all the steps and do the job in one go.
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29th Feb 2020 12:28am |
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