Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I have been refurbishing my new (to me) galvanised winch bumper in preparation for fitting to my 90. With my old bumper I had fitted chequer plate strips so I could step on the bumper to access the spare wheel so wanted this facility with the new one. I am not a fan of the chequer plate “one life” look or indeed bare galv so decided to paint the new bumper but wanted something tough and non-slip. I dropped into Halfords on the way home and got some of the new range of truck bed liner paint they have got. I know you can use silver sand and metal paint but thought I would give it a try Fantastic stuff texturizes the surface and is really tough and at £12.00 a large spray tin I thought it was good value. I am planning to do my rock sliders as they get used as side steps and the paint just comes off after a while. Just thought I would share the info as it’s nice to find a product that just works as it should . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 useful to know,I use my winch bumper ends to get to the roof for washing, checking antennas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutz Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Any pics of the finished article? i might treat my tree sliders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 how long have you had the stuff on for?... sorry to be the pessimist but I've found very few "non industrial" paints off the shelf that just don't last very long at all. Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Hi, Well the truth is I have only just painted it but I will let you know how it goes. I have to agree that most non industrial paints now are so concerned with making products that contain low VOCs that they forget the product has to work as well as be harmless to dolphins and bunnies. Some images, 1 day and counting! J2J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Looks nice, I like the finish - hope it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I wonder what the trade card price is, fed up of slipping of my bumper. Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_J85JTY Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I saw that stuff in the week and wondered if it was any good. Did the back of my DC with road warrior paint a while back. Jason, try Ikea grip tape, £1.89 and works a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirocco Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 looks good, like the finish. My ARB bumper would look good like that. Did you use a galv primer on the bumper 1st? For my rock sliders I used grip tape. 5m roll is cheap on Ebay. lasts well and you can always cut another strip. done the ladder rungs to G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 looks good, like the finish. My ARB bumper would look good like that. Did you use a galv primer on the bumper 1st? For my rock sliders I used grip tape. 5m roll is cheap on Ebay. lasts well and you can always cut another strip. done the ladder rungs to G I used Upol etch first and then the bed paint I used the grip tape on my old bumper and that was good but the mud clogged it up so I went down the chequer plate strip route and did the same with my rock sliders. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postieparr Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Been looking at giving my rock sliders a clean up when the weather warms up a little. Did you do yours in the end Jimmy and have they lasted ok? The hammerite i put on mine 2 years ago really hasn't stood the test of time, think the huge amount of salt on the roads this year must have taken its toll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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