Boris113 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'm looking for some very tough paint for items such as A-frame arms, shock mounts and steering arms etc. So far I've tried combi-colour and cheap e-bay calliper paint but both seem to chip/scrape easily, can anyone suggest something that is particularly durable? The only criteria are that it must be brush-able and bright yellow I was thinking of using JCB yellow heavy duty enamel (ebay again) and then baking it in the oven, would this stand up to off road abuse and steam cleaning or is there something better out there? Thanks in advance, Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy V8 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 what is the truck used for? i'd personally get them powdercoated (i know of a good place in P'Boro)as it will take some abuse before it degrades/chips.all paints will chip/scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I have found the rustoleum combi-color to be really good. I am surprised you are finding that it is causing problems unless there is an issue with surface prep? It doesn't go straight onto new fresh bare metal very well, so is best used with a primer in that situation, bit otherwise its good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Spray it with Schultz underseal to protect it from rust/chips unless you have people getting on their hands and knees to admire the paint work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Have a look at Tekaloid, I think I've spelt it right. Used on trucks as a brush on paint. Available in bright yellow as in Sunblest bread van.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerboy_y2k Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I use Tractor enamel at work and its what my rear crossmember is painted with. not too expensive either from my local supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 You could consider electroplating them, have a look http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-electroplating/brilliant-nickel-module-5-litres.html . More expensive than paint but looks very professional, no good for long things though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 The 90 is used for everything from commuting to playdays. I wouldn't normally bother but i'm rebuilding it onto a galv chassis at the moment so it's easy to get to everything and i've got time over christmas. Thanks everyone, I think I will give the combi colour another go with a different primer and see how that fares first (got 5 litres of it in the shed), if not then powdercoating or tekaloid will be the order of the day. I did consider electro coating, but it does seem rather expensive. Does anyone know roughly what sort of price powdercoating is? Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I would say that the quality of the preparation and application often matters more than the actual paint you use when it comes to durability. The underside bits of my Series III (axles/steering bars etc.) were just done with Hammerite, one coat of primer and then two of black topcoat. Still shiny and intact almost two years on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyninety Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 http://www.promain.co.uk/product/FLAG_Chlorinated_Rubber_Line_Paint_id3288 hard wearing, dont expect to get it off again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Thanks everyone, I think I will give the combi colour another go with a different primer and see how that fares first (got 5 litres of it in the shed), if not then powdercoating or tekaloid will be the order of the day. I did consider electro coating, but it does seem rather expensive. Does anyone know roughly what sort of price powdercoating is? There is a dedicated primer available for the combi-color which is good and similarly quick drying, however I have also used bonda primer with some success. It is a different chemical base though so needs plenty of time to dry (like 5days or so) before over coating with the combi color. I was quoted 35 quid to powdercoating a winch bumper... Hth Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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