Chassis Finish question
Discussion
When I order my chassis I have the option to have it Powder Coated.
However I think the £300 +vat they are asking is a bit much.
I have the option to hammerite the chassis. I can spray this and it will only cost the price of the paint.
Or I can paint it, again for the price of the paint.
Which is best? and what is the best value for money?
However I think the £300 +vat they are asking is a bit much.
I have the option to hammerite the chassis. I can spray this and it will only cost the price of the paint.
Or I can paint it, again for the price of the paint.
Which is best? and what is the best value for money?
Or you could use Por-15. Reputedly as strong as/stronger than powder coating and can be oversprayed with 2-pack (or just rattle can acrylic) any colour you like. Try www.frost.co.uk
Don't know what you're coating BTW, but £300 sounds steep. If you still want powder coating try www.redditchshotblasting.co.uk/ for a quote.
Don't know what you're coating BTW, but £300 sounds steep. If you still want powder coating try www.redditchshotblasting.co.uk/ for a quote.
I'm sure I read somewhere (probably www.locostbuilders.co.uk) that hammerite is considered too hard and will chip off easily.
I'm going for a coat of red oxide followed by some coah point that stays slightly 'rubbery' will hopefully stop the chips for a while.
I'm going for a coat of red oxide followed by some coah point that stays slightly 'rubbery' will hopefully stop the chips for a while.
The chassis is for the Marlin 5Exi.
I agree with you saying it's steep, that's why I'm looking to the alternatives.
I did see someone at Donnington selling a rubberised coating that they said was excellent for undersealing etc. Apparently it stays rubbery to touch and also stays flexible. Has anyone seen or heard of it?
This could possibly be a good alternative if hammerite is too hard, as suggested.
I agree with you saying it's steep, that's why I'm looking to the alternatives.
I did see someone at Donnington selling a rubberised coating that they said was excellent for undersealing etc. Apparently it stays rubbery to touch and also stays flexible. Has anyone seen or heard of it?
This could possibly be a good alternative if hammerite is too hard, as suggested.
Ex-Biker said:
I did see someone at Donnington selling a rubberised coating that they said was excellent for undersealing etc. Apparently it stays rubbery to touch and also stays flexible. Has anyone seen or heard of it?
Erm, that sounds like ordinary underseal ? Available...everywhere really. I don't think underseal would be much good for coating a whole chassis as 1)It'll be horrendously messy to apply 2)It tends to peel.
Hammerite has very little resistance to stone chips.
Ex-Biker said:
I did see someone at Donnington selling a rubberised coating that they said was excellent for undersealing etc. Apparently it stays rubbery to touch and also stays flexible. Has anyone seen or heard of it?
I know the stuff you mean but for the life of me can't remember what it is called.
I remember considering using it for the underside of the fibreglass wheel arches on my Sumo to protect against stones. I believe this sort of application is more what it is meant for though rather than doing a whole chassis. It wasnt cheap either as far as I remember.
Have you considered getting the chassis galvanised - probably the best option for protection, then paint it to whatever colour you want (I think you can get powder coating in various colours as well can't you?)
Shop around and you may be able to get both done for £300
John
www.madabout-kitcars.com
Ex-Biker said:
I did see someone at Donnington selling a rubberised coating that they said was excellent for undersealing etc. Apparently it stays rubbery to touch and also stays flexible. Has anyone seen or heard of it?
This could possibly be a good alternative if hammerite is too hard, as suggested.
Car Life Rubbercoat, but haven't got a number handy sorry. Wouldn't recommend it for the chassis, but excellent for the underside of GRP bodywork to protect it from starring and crazing from stone impact.
Agree Hammerite is too brittle for chassis and chips very easily. Don't know if it's any better, but you might consider something called chassis paint. Think Partco used to sell it, or you could try the classic car mags.
Ex-Biker said:
I did see someone at Donnington selling a rubberised coating that they said was excellent for undersealing etc. Apparently it stays rubbery to touch and also stays flexible. Has anyone seen or heard of it?
I saw that stuff too.... and was impressed (certainly on a cost effectiveness basis)
Don't think I would use it on a chassis, but certainly on the underside of GRP.
My mate who went to Donington with me took a card from those guys, as he found a non-motoring use for the stuff..... he runs an A/V and exhibition/conference company, and was going to rubber coat some of the metal lighting/camera stands (and they have got ALOT!) for when they do outside events..... and he actually went to the show to buy a seven replica!
I'll give him a bell and get him to dig the card out so I can get the number for you (unless another PH'er beats me to it!)
Edited to add that I'll get the number!
>> Edited by meeja on Sunday 19th October 17:31
I've never had much luck with Hammerite. If you go for powder coating, epoxy powders are "the business". Epoxy sticks really well to steel. Cheaper powder coatings are polyester and these are nothing like as good (cheap plastic-coated garden furniture!) Ask what sort of powder they use and how the chassis are de-greased before coating.
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