stew
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...the kind of stuff used on dashboards, plenums etc.
Anyone got experience of using it?
I want to paint a modified gauge pod and was wondering how well it covered? I've still got some textured areas of the original plastic and some smooth areas where I've glued and filled so I'm wanting to know how far I need to take the preparation.
Thanks.
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1990 Mini Project
2000 Golf Cabriolet
2003 Audi A2
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Nov 28, 2006 10:28:19 GMT
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Sorry to jump in but I'm interested in crinkle paint but for rockercovers, like on some of the Honda engines.
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Nov 28, 2006 10:40:33 GMT
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You can get it in rattle cans from Frosts - clickyDoesn't mention any special prep required. Not tried it though. |
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Nov 28, 2006 11:19:34 GMT
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Sorry to jump in but I'm interested in crinkle paint but for rockercovers, like on some of the Honda engines. I had my Barrels on the Ducati Powder coated in Black crackle finish which was a superb job... www.redditchshotblasting.co.uk worked out about £50 per barrel but there was a lot of Masking up involved |
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Nov 28, 2006 14:56:38 GMT
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I think I remember dad spraying the rocker covers and inlet plenum, allowing to touch dry and putting them in a low oven to force the wrinkle to happen. Heat might affect the density of the wrinkles I think is what I'm trying to say but I've had too many beers this lunchtime :x
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Anglia68
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Nov 28, 2006 17:10:35 GMT
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I'm an ex paint sprayer and from my experience of the stuff I would recommend getting the base material to the same overall finish as it will affect the final look of the job even through the wrinkle.
I've used rattle cans of the stuff as well and they tend to be hit and miss.One can will give a good finish but the next might not.A little frustraing but when it does go right it's the nuts.
The amount of paint applied determines the amount of wrinkle you get.A light coat will give a light wrinkle and a heavy coat a heavy wrinkle.
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Last Edit: Nov 28, 2006 17:15:16 GMT by Anglia68
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Nov 28, 2006 18:01:12 GMT
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any pics of this wrinkle ur on about or are utalking abou that stuff which make rocker cover look like theyve been wrapped in velour??
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Nov 28, 2006 19:11:29 GMT
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There's a picture of dad's engine about halfway down this page: www.burnhamautos.com/millennium.htm but it's a bit difficult to see the wrinkles  All the black bits are wrinkle finish. |
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stew
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Nov 29, 2006 11:06:57 GMT
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I'm an ex paint sprayer and from my experience of the stuff I would recommend getting the base material to the same overall finish as it will affect the final look of the job even through the wrinkle. I've used rattle cans of the stuff as well and they tend to be hit and miss.One can will give a good finish but the next might not.A little frustraing but when it does go right it's the nuts. The amount of paint applied determines the amount of wrinkle you get.A light coat will give a light wrinkle and a heavy coat a heavy wrinkle. Thanks for that! I'll be going for a faily heavy wrinkle to blend in with the dashboard. |
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Nov 29, 2006 12:41:40 GMT
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ah i see what ur talking about now, gives a nice finish doesnt it
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All the black bits are wrinkle finish.