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cadebytiger - 30/6/06 at 09:29 AM

Dear Locost builders

I am a member of the tiger ownersclub and was wondering if you could help.

The fiberglass on my tiger is faided and is in great need of a paint job. The problem i have is that I am not living in a flat and the garage does not have any power points. Has anyone every tried brushing this coach paint (Tekaloid). I have heard that it is quite good but have never used it myself. Any pointers would be great!!

Thank you for your help

Regards

Rupert

graememk - 30/6/06 at 09:41 AM

why not take off the pannels and drop them into a local paint shop i doubt it would cost more than a few hundred

02GF74 - 30/6/06 at 10:02 AM

dunno about tekaloid but it really depends on how much time and money you want to spend.

with no power, I would be looking at using spray cans and wet'n'dry to polish it.

RazMan - 30/6/06 at 10:15 AM

I tried some similar paint on an old van many years ago - not bad for brush-on paint but as 02GF74 says, you would be better off going to an auto-paint specialist (forget Duplicolor or similar brands) and get them to fill a few aerosol cans with your preferred paint.
You can get away with brushing on a good etch primer (essential for grp) and flatting it back with a block before spraying a final primer coat and three top coats, followed by laquer if required.

The secret is in the preparation - plus a dust free environment to spray everything but if you choose your 'spray day' carefully you can get proffessional results.

cadebytiger - 30/6/06 at 11:17 AM

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Originally posted by RazMan
I tried some similar paint on an old van many years ago - not bad for brush-on paint but as 02GF74 says, you would be better off going to an auto-paint specialist (forget Duplicolor or similar brands) and get them to fill a few aerosol cans with your preferred paint.
You can get away with brushing on a good etch primer (essential for grp) and flatting it back with a block before spraying a final primer coat and three top coats, followed by laquer if required.

The secret is in the preparation - plus a dust free environment to spray everything but if you choose your 'spray day' carefully you can get proffessional results.



That is a very good idea. I see that you can get cans at Halfrauds but was unsure about the result you would get. Do auto sprayers stock good quality cans?? (sorry for my lack of know how, i have never sparyed a car before). I thought it might be easier with a brush and paint designed to be brushed on but i guess you can always sand down badly sprayed bits?

Thanks for the help

Rupert

iank - 30/6/06 at 11:58 AM

I wouldn't get it from Halfords. A decent automotive paint supplier can mix any colour and put it in an aerosol for you. Not cheap, but cheaper than getting it sprayed professionally.

A careful job with paint designed to be brushed can give a good finish, but will never give a concourse finish.

David Jenkins - 30/6/06 at 12:08 PM

You'll probably find that the spray cans from a proper paint supplier are much nicer to use than the ones from Halfrauds. In my case, the spray pattern was a really good fan, making it much easier to get good coverage without runs (well, not too many anyway!)

David

andyps - 30/6/06 at 12:22 PM

Halfords own brand spray cans are actually pretty good - but if you need a few make sure they have the same batch number so the paint colour is the same in all of them. Most branches also make spray cans for you in any colour that has been put on a production car if you know the code for it - these are good quality and a match for those from a specialist, but maybe more expensive.

caber - 30/6/06 at 12:51 PM

Teckaloid is a coach paint and can be applied to give a really good finish, many busses are painted with this. Technique is important go look on the net for some tips. I think main thing is to brush vertically onlyand let the paint settle out, you will probably need to give it a serious go with rubbing compound when it is dry but you will get a good shine on flat panels, curved things are more tricky. Far better to go get it sprayed profesionally if you can afford it.

If you have fading gell coat go to a yacht chandlers they have various restorers a bit like t cut speciffically for GRP

Good luck

Caber

givemethebighammer - 30/6/06 at 01:48 PM

I painted a mini with this years ago. It took ages to dry and loads of wet and dry paper and water to get it flat. Result was pretty good in the end though.

Aboardman - 30/6/06 at 05:17 PM

here is a link for painting you car with paint and a roller, a bit long but there are some nice pics of what can be done.

http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=234403&page=1&pp=10

galooph - 30/6/06 at 08:18 PM

http://www.stephen.hull.btinternet.co.uk/ is a good source for info on using Tekaloid.

Dan

cadebytiger - 6/7/06 at 08:27 PM

Thanks everyone. sorry i ahve take ages to get back to you! I think i will prob go down the spray can route as i have found a good supplier close to me.

Wish me luck!

Rupert

chriscook - 6/7/06 at 10:16 PM

Have you had any quotes for getting it painted professionally. I'd have thought that to get enough spray cans of primer, colour and lacquer will cost you quite a bit. If you did the initial preparation and did the final cut and polish it may be cheaper than you think and you'll get a much better finish.