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Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 6:26 pm
by greg81
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.
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 7:09 pm
by ben g
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.
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 7:46 pm
by patriot66
Those parts look like aluminium so for longevities sake you would be best using an etch primer first before applying a suitable top coat
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 8:12 pm
by buzyg
Take a look at Rustoleum spray paint.
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 8:39 pm
by Hilly30si
buzyg wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2019 8:12 pm
Take a look at Rustoleum spray paint.
Plus 1 sticks like the proverbial £hit to a blanket
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 10:31 pm
by ph001
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.
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 8:07 am
by greg81
Lovely stuff, thanks all!
I shall share the final result when it's done :0
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:54 pm
by greg81
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
All primed and ready for paint (including an accidental coat of glitter)
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 8:27 pm
by ph001
should look fab when it's done.
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 8:37 pm
by greg81
ph001 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2019 8:27 pm
should look fab when it's done.
I'm not sure who's more excited, me or her!
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:13 pm
by greg81
Almost there tonight...
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:57 pm
by ihadablackdog
Make sure she doesn't park it in a supermarket, or it will get parking dings!
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2019 1:05 pm
by greg81
I'm sure no-one cares, but for completeness here's the finished article...
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2019 1:22 pm
by ph001
Looks splendid!
Hard-wearing paint for metal?
Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2019 2:25 pm
by ben g
Looks great, but the handle is back to front by the looks of it?