Coonper 0 Posted May 20, 2008 Ive sanded it down to the best of my ability, but its pretty hard due to the intricate shaped of it, especially round the plug holes! My question is... Will brushed on hammerite smooth stick directly to the bare metal? I went for brush on paint, cus it goes on thicker than sprayed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notamondayfan 44 Posted May 20, 2008 surely several layers of sprayed paint would give a better result? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coonper 0 Posted May 20, 2008 surely several layers of sprayed paint would give a better result? Possibly, but it wont be as durable or as hard wearing as brush painting it on. Dont think spraying it would stick to the metal very well either... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edp 67 3 Cars Posted May 20, 2008 Get it powder coated. Much more durable and shouldn't cost too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coonper 0 Posted May 21, 2008 Well last night i just brush painted it with hammerite and it worked a treat! Given it 3 real thick coats and its taken really well. All for the cost of a tin of paint! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jas-E 1 Posted May 21, 2008 sand down the protruding '16V' and the lines on each side back to the bare metal and then lacquer the whole cover...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coonper 0 Posted May 21, 2008 sand down the protruding '16V' and the lines on each side back to the bare metal and then lacquer the whole cover...... Exactly what i was going to do! One issue though... How will the laquer stick to the bare metal where i have polished it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmsy19 3 Posted May 21, 2008 what colour have you gone for any pic? ive just sanded down the 16v" bit on mine and already looks loads better but going to paint aswel so glad someone posted this up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coonper 0 Posted May 21, 2008 what colour have you gone for any pic? ive just sanded down the 16v" bit on mine and already looks loads better but going to paint aswel so glad someone posted this up Ive done it hammerite red smooth. Your best to paint the whole cover then sand down the writing afterwards i think. I'll get some pics up when i get home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmsy19 3 Posted May 21, 2008 let us know how you get on with the lacquer as im planning white but need it to be easy to clean lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
