hobbsy
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 10:45 PM |
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Changing roll bar colour (blasting and powdercoat question)
I want to change my roll bar either completely (to one that a bit kinder to passengers - its a bit of a selfish roll bar that only really protects the
driver) or if I keep my existing one I want to change the colour as its bright yellow and it doesn't go with the red bodywork (I cheated and
bought the car already built!!!)
So if I want a kind of matt/satin black finish I'm assuming some kind of sand/shot/bead blasting swiftly followed by powdercoating would give
the best results in terms of finish and durability?
Am I right? If not what are the other options
If I am right what kind of money do you think it will cost to blast then powder coat and does anyone know any good places in or near Northampton.
TIA!
PS I also need to fashion some kind of helmet pad unless I can cheat and buy one or adapt something fairly cheaply. I've not seen many for sale
and the one I did seemed quite expensive for what it was.
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DIY Si
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 10:59 PM |
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I don't know of any companies local (mainly because I've had no need to look), but most powder coating places should be able to media
blast it clean and re-coat it. Does the new roll bar have a bar for the helmet pad, or will you have to add one? You should be able to make one from a
bit of stiff foam and hardboard and cover it with vinyl, or your material of choice. Then it's just a case of adding a clamp to the back of it.
That way it's adjustable should you ever sell the car.
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Trev D
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 11:00 PM |
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Hi I had mine blasted and powder coated satin black the company that powder coated mine is Midland Product Finishing,
number 3 Heathfield Way Kingsheath Northampton 01604 755255. If you want to have a look at the finish that they produce pop round as I am only round
the corner from you. Hope this is of help.
regards Trev
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iank
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 11:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hobbsy
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PS I also need to fashion some kind of helmet pad unless I can cheat and buy one or adapt something fairly cheaply. I've not seen many for sale
and the one I did seemed quite expensive for what it was.
Stingray Motorsport (sales arm of Sylva) sell ones for the Sylva riot £58 a pair - doubt you'll get much cheaper without making them
yourself.
http://www.stingraymotorsport.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=126
donut got some a while ago
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=47001
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Anonymous
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 11:54 PM |
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"its bright yellow and it doesn't go with the red bodywork"
Oh I don't know, red and yellow looked OK on Noddy's. 
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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