Hi all,
So in the usual Order of doing things back to front I’ve had my car painted externally and am now tidying the under bonnet.
I’ve removed all of the inner wing panels attached to the frames and structure ready for repaint. Currently they are black and scratched.
So what do you think is best for these ; a simple strip and repaint or shall I have them powder coated?
Full gloss or satin ?
Thoughts welcome
Tim
Paint or powder coat ?
#1 Paint or powder coat ?
Series 1 FHC purchased 40 years ago. Courted my wife in it.
Series 1 2+2 when the kids were small now sold.
Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
Series 1 2+2 when the kids were small now sold.
Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
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#2 Re: Paint or powder coat ?
Originally painted semi-gloss black. Paint or powder coat but paint is easier to touch up if chipped or scratched.
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
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S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
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#3 Re: Paint or powder coat ?
I went with Rust Buster brand 2 pack semigloss chassis paint. Good finish. Quite tough and very forgiving when spraying. Goes a long way too.
Used on the heater, splash shields and the ally panels.
Eddie
Used on the heater, splash shields and the ally panels.
Eddie
67 FHC
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#4 Re: Paint or powder coat ?
Powder coat satin black. If done properly very durable.
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#5 Re: Paint or powder coat ?
That's what I would do.
Andrew.
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Thanks for your responses all.
Powder coat it is, dropped the bits off this morning.
Tim
Powder coat it is, dropped the bits off this morning.
Tim
Series 1 FHC purchased 40 years ago. Courted my wife in it.
Series 1 2+2 when the kids were small now sold.
Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
Series 1 2+2 when the kids were small now sold.
Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
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