welshboy
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| posted on 19/1/07 at 03:57 PM |
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engine paint
hi all could someone help me out we have a 1300 crossflow we cleaned it all up but now want to paint it whats the best and cheapest paint to use ?
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iank
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| posted on 19/1/07 at 04:05 PM |
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http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=43188
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jacko
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| posted on 19/1/07 at 07:51 PM |
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HI i used hammerite gold with no problems
Jacko
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Duncan Mould
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| posted on 19/1/07 at 08:05 PM |
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I have always used the smoothrite hammerite range which comes in a multitude of colours and is reasonably priced.
the smallest tin will easily do a block and have used this for several engine applications over the years.
Obviously read the instructions, but i find a good keying up first with some rough paper and then wipe clean with cellulose thinners really helps.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 19/1/07 at 08:10 PM |
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You can get a tin of engine paint from Halfords - but I believe the 'red' comes out a bit pink!
David
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NS Dev
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| posted on 19/1/07 at 08:23 PM |
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I use grey floor paint
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DavidM
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| posted on 19/1/07 at 09:17 PM |
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Blue Hammerite on my crossflow. Looks just the same after 1500 miles.
David
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Chippy
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| posted on 19/1/07 at 10:29 PM |
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Blackfriars do a very good metal paint, which is I think called QD90. Very good shine, but a bit slow drying, mine took a good 24 hours. Have a look
in my archive at pictures of engine rebuild. Good range of colours, Oh and its cheap.  HTH Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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welshboy
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| posted on 20/1/07 at 09:00 PM |
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thanks to all and nice car chippy
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