gruntus Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Gents, I missed the boat with completely priming then painting the galv chassis on my 90 before I started putting the project back together. Since realising galvanic salts and the like occur I am in the process of hitting all the underside with the hammerite waxoyle paintable jobbie to protect from the salt/winter (and put off any potential thieving gits). However, I would like the visible bit of the rear crossmember in a nicer finish so its more pleasing to the ey (oooohhhh! ). Anyone know of any off the shelf spray primers and topcoats that would do the job and be tough/durable enough not to chip off too easy? Cheers G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Good question as Ive just had a galv chassis fitted. Is the galv vulnerable to our weather conditions? Id like to hide the visible galv from gypsies. Ive been told that POR-15 sticks to galv. Think it was originally a water tank sealant. You can also get POR-15 Metal Ready, a product that prepares the galv surface prior to application. here My galv bulkhead was treated with T-wash prior to being etch primed and then sprayed with paint. Hope to see other suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Lots on this subject before - for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy3061 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I was considering this stuff as a one shot solution, no etch priming of t washing required: Galvo paint Other special metal paints here: Galvo treatments & paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy4x4xfar Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 i tried chassis paint they put on artic wagons. all i did was rub the surf and paint on looks quiet good as opposed to what i was expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruntus Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 I was considering this stuff as a one shot solution, no etch priming of t washing required: Galvo paint Other special metal paints here: Galvo treatments & paint Thanks for the replies gents, I have ordered up the paint listed by foggy(I have a q of family members now wanting to use it to paint their towbars etc ) I might charge them for the privelidge! I will let you know the results and possibly post some piccies when finished. Cheers G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy3061 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Thanks for the replies gents, I have ordered up the paint listed by foggy(I have a q of family members now wanting to use it to paint their towbars etc ) I might charge them for the privelidge! I will let you know the results and possibly post some piccies when finished. Cheers G Its funny how that happens! I mentioned I was going to order some straight-on-to-Glavo paint and people came out of the wood work with Galvo they want painting! To start with, the 'old's' new garden railings! Still with 5 litres I should have some to spare! Ordering some of it tonight too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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