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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: nomadsz on February 26, 2012, 01:00:32 AM

Title: rock rails, diff covers paint or powdercoat
Post by: nomadsz on February 26, 2012, 01:00:32 AM

The rock rails should be finished being built in the next couple of weeks and my BTF (Blue torch fab)  diff covers are on route.

AS there are all made of mild steel i am in two minds how best to protect them from the elements.

DO i powdercoat them? NOt sure on how tough this will be against the stripping compound that is the clay soil of Salisbury plain, rubing trees etc.

or use trailer bed paint like http://www.protectakote.co.uk/anti_slip_paint.htm (http://www.protectakote.co.uk/anti_slip_paint.htm)

or maybe something else? :017: :017:

Title: Re: rock rails, diff covers paint or powdercoat
Post by: daggie on February 26, 2012, 08:52:18 AM

paint, its easier to splash a bit over damage, powder coat will chip/peel off looking unsightly

Title: Re: rock rails, diff covers paint or powdercoat
Post by: Mike Pavelin on February 26, 2012, 09:04:36 AM

Chrome :003:

Title: Re: rock rails, diff covers paint or powdercoat
Post by: bigjeepzj on February 26, 2012, 09:53:09 AM

 :067: chrome  :die: :die:

Used this stuff

http://www.hammerite.co.uk/products/garage_door_paint.jsp (http://www.hammerite.co.uk/products/garage_door_paint.jsp)

Title: Re: rock rails, diff covers paint or powdercoat
Post by: chrisjones on February 26, 2012, 10:51:25 AM

Breadcrumbs  :003:


Honestly, go for paint rather than powder coat.  it will be easier to maintain.

Title: Re: rock rails, diff covers paint or powdercoat
Post by: Nosebolt on February 26, 2012, 11:29:16 AM

show truck = powdercoat

muddy truck = paint (use it then paint again then use it then paint again ….)

spray enamel (hamerite etc) would be my choice

Title: Re: rock rails, diff covers paint or powdercoat
Post by: nomadsz on February 26, 2012, 12:16:23 PM

Quote from: Mike Pavelin on February 26, 2012, 09:04:36 AM

Chrome :003:

take yourself to the naught step  :headhack: :violence: :hysterical:

Title: Re: rock rails, diff covers paint or powdercoat
Post by: nomadsz on February 26, 2012, 12:20:47 PM

Quote from: Nosebolt on February 26, 2012, 11:29:16 AM

show truck = powdercoat

muddy truck = paint (use it then paint again then use it then paint again ….)

spray enamel (hamerite etc) would be my choice

So paint it is then

Quote from: bigjeepzj on February 26, 2012, 09:53:09 AM

Used this stuff

http://www.hammerite.co.uk/products/garage_door_paint.jsp (http://www.hammerite.co.uk/products/garage_door_paint.jsp)

forgot about this stuff might be better than the protector coat and a lot cheaper.