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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Dave69 on March 13, 2010, 10:49:14 PM

Title: Paint ?
Post by: Dave69 on March 13, 2010, 10:49:14 PM
Looking at protecting the underside of the jeep a bit better and was just wondering what is commercially available for the job. Dont want to cover the underside with waxoil as that's a pain to get off and never realy sets. So looking for ideas on a good resistant paint.

what i'm looking for idealy is a smooth finish so when jetwashed underneath the mud etc just falls away easily

some types i have come across are listed below

smoothrite...... old faithfull
chassis enamel.....forgot the make but have used this in the past and it was good but i can't source some (update brand later)
halfords spray on enamel......looks good but too thin
bed liner paint....expensive  (not used it)
2 pack enamel paint ???
stone chip paint....is this worth it long curing time (still a bit rubbery on the wifes vitara after repair 2 days ago)


Title: Re: Paint ?
Post by: Panic mechanic! on March 13, 2010, 11:48:29 PM
er..... radiator enamel. its chip resistant and goes on well.
Title: Re: Paint ?
Post by: Bubba on March 13, 2010, 11:52:27 PM
used oil
Title: Re: Paint ?
Post by: Bishops Finger on March 14, 2010, 01:10:14 AM
Yup ....
Title: Re: Paint ?
Post by: Dave69 on March 14, 2010, 10:17:38 AM

the yanks love the bedliner paint but it can be a bit harsh when applied by a roller, plus some swear by this POR stuff but even with that there are mixed views.

radiator enamel only available in white LOL.
Title: Re: Paint ?
Post by: tedthefed on March 14, 2010, 10:22:21 AM
With Rad Enamel  you'd know if its clean.....
Title: Re: Paint ?
Post by: Panic mechanic! on March 14, 2010, 03:19:29 PM
its not just available in white, you can get it in a multitude of colours altho white is the predominant colour.
Title: Re: Paint ?
Post by: Dave69 on March 14, 2010, 10:13:40 PM
might give it a go with the rad enamel, so it's going to be a multicoloured underside of the jeep
Title: Re: Paint ?
Post by: thorna on March 15, 2010, 11:07:29 PM
How about Hammerite Stone Chip spray on.
I did a salt spray test on this (and all waxoyl type stuff) last year & it performed great and looked neat to; also POR15 is good.
Unlike the Tectyle & Waxoyl type finishes these dry hard and can be jetwashed etc.