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What paint?

  • 04-12-2007 5:17pm
    #1
    TigerTim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I have put my 1985 MR2 off the road for the winter & want to paint the subframes, Anti-roll bars etc (along with many other jobs!!). with some type of anti-rust paint. I have used Hammerite in the past on the chassis of my camper but found it pretty useless. What do you use. Any recommendations?

    T.


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  • #2
    maidhc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,722 ✭✭✭maidhc


    I use galvafroid on a lot of stuff and find it quite excellent once you remove all the rust before painting.


  • #3
    alfarocks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 192 ✭✭alfarocks


    I use POR15 (chassis kit) on various underside bits of the Alfa's, very good stuff but don't get it on your hands...


  • #4
    TigerTim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭✭TigerTim


    Are Galvafroid or POR15 available in Ireland or do they need to be got from the UK? Is Galvafroid a paint?

    T.


  • #5
    alfarocks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 192 ✭✭alfarocks


    I got the POR15 from Frosts, I've not seen a local vendor for it.


  • #6
    Hifive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 495 ✭✭Hifive


    TigerTim wrote: »
    Are Galvafroid or POR15 available in Ireland or do they need to be got from the UK? Is Galvafroid a paint?

    T.

    I use Galvafroid on loads of jobs, from boat trailers to cars. Its available in most hardware suppliers. It's a very viscous and heavy paint, that is supposed to have galvanising properties. Don't know about the science behind it, but it seems to work very well.


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  • #7
    74merc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭74merc


    I was talking to a guy who restores Morris Minors for a living about this. He recommended zinc primer followed by chassis black, didn't specify any brands though. I'd imagine you'd want to want to remove any rust first before painting.


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