8 replies to this topic

[Yeti]

Hi guys, this is a bit of an odd one

What product can I apply to bare metal to protect it, but not leave a funny colour. So something like a lacquer or clear layer? I don't think I will be able to WD40 the parts everyday... even If I like the smell



Ben

[Retro_10s]

Stop using WD40 straight away. it's a bugger to degrease as it seeps into the metal.

You can simply pop a layer of laquer over the bare metal... what is it you're doing? need more info really. You'd be better off etch priming in my opinion mate.

[*DJH*]

You can buy proper metal laquer which actually penetrates the metal, rather than holts car laquer that lays on there like a pool of water.

[Yeti]

Okay what Im planning to do is remove all the paint from the bonnet and leave it that way. Yes i like upsetting the purists who think my pick up should be factory spec.....

Also most of the panels I have stripped have wd40 protecting them. I went away for 5 months. Im going to use petrol to clean all the panels....... i ran out of wd40 and had to use engine oil the day before i left


Mr Benn

[jack_marshall]

If I was you, I'd take your nicely stripped bonnet to a bodyshop and ask them to use plenty of 2 pack laquer on it.

Laquer out the can never seems to last long, 1 pack seems to go funny alot too.

Although it does sound like a good idea to me.

[Yeti]

The roof is looking sweet in bare metal so maybe that will stay also, but i don't know.....


Mr Benn

[jonny d]

I don't like that idea but its your car

[Yeti]

Like you said dude, its my ride.... and i'll do lots of horrible things to it. Me and my army of hamsters will not be stopped....


Mr Benn

[cooper_shaz]

Bare metal it and then treat it with POR15 metal ready or metal mask, it will give it some protection


Have a little search for por 15 on here or go to frost clicky