I am looking to get my paws on some of that matt finish metal paint that people use for their fancy manifolds and rocker covers? maybe if i got the exact name i could search for it over here or ebay it.
cheers
liam
what is that black matt paint for painting rocker cover?
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georob
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Satin black usually i think
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yep - but thats the colour isn't it? i thought there was a particualar make or type people were using?
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I used Hammerite paint for mine but you people often get them powdercoated
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hycote vht paint is what ya want fella
available at all motor factors and halfrauds etc etc
Daz
available at all motor factors and halfrauds etc etc
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www.oldskoolfantasy.co.uk
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in the shit,the one to blame,yeh its all my fault ;)
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link is interesting max
did you use the spray stuff here:
http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp? ... k%20(340g)
did you use the spray stuff here:
http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp? ... k%20(340g)
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what sort of coveragew do you get from a 400ml spray can?
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No but i know a few people did and they look really good ill see if i can dig up a pic
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or sperex...some people have used Harley Davidson vht crinkle paint
reckon you need a VHT paint ..over 500c
reckon you need a VHT paint ..over 500c
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DaveD wrote:or sperex...some people have used Harley Davidson vht crinkle paint
reckon you need a VHT paint ..over 500c
yeah my old man used that when he sprayed his harley. good shit!!!!
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the local factors had sperex - matt black
excellent stuff
looks like a proffessional job.
should i clear coat it too?
excellent stuff
looks like a proffessional job.
should i clear coat it too?
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i didn't and its ok after 4 months
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You got any pictures of the finished item?, just found a tin of Hammerrite in the garage, might give it a try.georob wrote:I used Hammerite paint for mine but you people often get them powdercoated
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Ps. Any specific hammerrite?
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Guess no pictures to show?, anyone?.reddevil wrote:You got any pictures of the finished item?, just found a tin of Hammerrite in the garage, might give it a try.georob wrote:I used Hammerite paint for mine but you people often get them powdercoated
Cheers
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Ps. Any specific hammerrite?
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this is sperex...nobody posted cos you asked for hammerite
