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Post by efiste2 on Jul 10, 2018 22:07:36 GMT 1
What would be the best way of protecting the finish on parts like these on my resto project to keep them looking like this, The black parts have been etch primed and painted, and the gold coloured parts are simply out of the box, Im assuming its a plating of some kind
Im guessing a lacquer would be the best option, but what type would be best and any advice on applying it would be very much appreciated.
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Post by Karl on Jul 11, 2018 7:49:08 GMT 1
What are you restoring
An xr3i
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Post by efiste2 on Jul 13, 2018 15:53:25 GMT 1
yes its been on the back burner now for too long so its time to get it on course again. but would like to keep the parts protected from oxidisation, dirt etc etc. it will be garaged and only driven in good weather but still would like some advice on protecting the finish of parts like the ones in my pic
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Post by chippie on Jul 13, 2018 17:04:00 GMT 1
How about a two part epoxy clear finish..? Not sure how you would apply it....
Otherwise, when I've bought a brand new car, in the past, I've lathered everything in sight with Waxoyl....especially brake pipe fittings, exposed threads etc....Might not be quite the look you're after but keeps the rust at bay...
Whatever you coat your items with, make sure they are clean and dry, else you will end up trapping moisture in....or anything else on the surface..
Have you asked on any of the car resto forums? I'm sure younare not the first person to want to preserve a pride and joy....
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Post by efiste2 on Jul 13, 2018 17:34:22 GMT 1
im looking more towards a clear satin laquer, but have no experience of applying it. is it simply a "clear" paint so the same rules appply, but just spray it over the painted part, ie with no prep apart from as you mention clean and dry......perhaps use a panel wipe before hand.
I am also looking to paint the new brake pipes (copper line). having done a test peice the paint seems to chip off very easily. Im using a rattle can of Ford laurel green. I did two peices one with a primer and one without. The surface was dry,clean and slightly scuffed with a scotch-pad. Should I have used an etch primer to get a better key to the surface.
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Post by chippie on Jul 13, 2018 17:47:24 GMT 1
If the paint you are using is cellulose based, then it is prone to chipping...I think enamel may be a little more forgiving as its less brittle than celly.....I guess you could use an etch primer....I've used it on ally more than copper with reasonable success....but I think anodising is a better finish for aluminium components...
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Post by efiste2 on Jul 13, 2018 21:06:06 GMT 1
Great advice guys thanks much appreciated ;-)
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Post by oli on Jul 17, 2018 8:32:44 GMT 1
Enamel paints give a more durable finish but they take a while to dry fully.
I've not looked but Frosts would be a good place to start - they even have paints to produce that new yellow Japanned (?) look on bits of metal, so I'm sure they'll have a product that can help...at a price.
Oli
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