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discomog



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Which rattle can?
I've just purchased and fitted a pair of front and a pair of rear mudflap brackets in polished stainless from Bison. Pleased with the quality (same thickness as originals 2mm). I'm pleased with the fronts but I think the rears would look better in satin black to match the cross member. I don't want to get the spray gun out as it will take four times as long to clean it out as it will to spray the brackets, so can anyone recommend an etch primer in a rattle can?



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Post #849950 14th Aug 2020 2:42pm
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Ianh



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I’ve used U-pol acid 8 on aluminium, and expect it would be ok on stainless steel, although it does not say for use on stainless.
https://www.u-pol.com/uk/en-uk/product/pre...zaqz8rTWf0

I use arc rite for their corroless chassis paints but they also do an acid etch that they state covers stainless as well as aluminium and galvanised steel https://www.arc-rite.co.uk/aluminium-stain...zontalTab1

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Post #849957 14th Aug 2020 3:30pm
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nitram17



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Re: Which rattle can?
discomog wrote:
I've just purchased and fitted a pair of front and a pair of rear mudflap brackets in polished stainless from Bison. Pleased with the quality (same thickness as originals 2mm). I'm pleased with the fronts but I think the rears would look better in satin black to match the cross member. I don't want to get the spray gun out as it will take four times as long to clean it out as it will to spray the brackets, so can anyone recommend an etch primer in a rattle can?



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Try Bilts primer........ https://www.bilthamber.com/paints-and-coatings/etchweld ps good job on your crossmember btw!
Post #849966 14th Aug 2020 4:01pm
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mk1collector



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Upol acid as above. You can usually get it Halfords too. Ray
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Post #849976 14th Aug 2020 5:00pm
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discomog



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Thanks for suggestions - I shall give U-Pol No.8 a try. Defender 90XS SW
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gcc130



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+1 for U-pol
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