Hard-wearing paint for metal?

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Anonymous

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• Aug 27, 2019

• #1

I'm in the process of doing a complete custom refurb of my daughter's microscooter and want to make sure I paint it with the correct paint.

I've stripped down all the parts with a flap disc and some find sandpaper so all surfaces are very smooth ready for painting. I initially considered powder coating them but quite fancy completing the project myself start to finish.

My question is what type of spray paint do I want to use for a hard-wearing finish? I've been looking at plasti-kote enamel primer and topcoat as they do a glitter finish that she'd like. Is this kind of paint a good option?

Thanks in advance.

 

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ben g

Lifer

Essex

• Aug 27, 2019

• #2

I've used plasti kote on some outdoor bits and pieces (mainly plastic stuff) and it does the job well. Spray many thin coats and you should get a nice durable finish that should last a good while.

 

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patriot66

Lifer

Southport, Merseyside

• Aug 27, 2019

• #3

Those parts look like aluminium so for longevities sake you would be best using an etch primer first before applying a suitable top coat

 

buzyg

Lifer

Cornwall

• Aug 27, 2019

• #4

Take a look at Rustoleum spray paint.

 

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Hilly30si

Senior member

By the M6 Toll Rd Staffordshire

• Aug 27, 2019

• #5

buzyg said:

Take a look at Rustoleum spray paint.

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Plus 1 sticks like the proverbial £hit to a blanket

 

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ph001

Lifer

N. Yorkshire.

• Aug 27, 2019

• #6

Etch primer followed by an enamel top coat will give you the toughest finish. A final coat of clear laquer if you want a deep gloss. Make sure you fully degrease the aluminium with isopropyl alcohol before you start.

 

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Anonymous

Guest

• Aug 28, 2019

• #7

Lovely stuff, thanks all!

I shall share the final result when it's done :0

 

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Anonymous

Guest

• Aug 28, 2019

• #8

Thanks again to all. I picked up some etch primer today from Halfords along with some enamel topcoat and some glitter spray just to set it off :rofl:

All primed and ready for paint (including an accidental coat of glitter)

 

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ph001

Lifer

N. Yorkshire.

• Aug 28, 2019

• #9

should look fab when it's done.

 

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Anonymous

Guest

• Aug 28, 2019

• #10

ph001 said:

should look fab when it's done.

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I'm not sure who's more excited, me or her! :rofl:

 

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Anonymous

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• Aug 29, 2019

• #11

Almost there tonight...

 

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ihadablackdog

Senior member

• Aug 29, 2019

• #12

Make sure she doesn't park it in a supermarket, or it will get parking dings!

 

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Anonymous

Guest

• Sep 1, 2019

• #13

I'm sure no-one cares, but for completeness here's the finished article...

 

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ph001

Lifer

N. Yorkshire.

• Sep 1, 2019

• #14

Looks splendid!

 

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ben g

Lifer

Essex

• Sep 1, 2019

• #15

Looks great, but the handle is back to front by the looks of it?

 

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Anonymous

Guest

• Sep 1, 2019

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ben g said:

Looks great, but the handle is back to front by the looks of it?

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I thought that as well but it seems to go together one way only. If you Google for "microscooter sprite" they all seem to look the same

 

buzyg

Lifer

Cornwall

• Sep 2, 2019

• #17

Top job. 8)