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 1492 Posts Member #: 9468 Post Whore Wootton Bassett |
15th Apr, 2012 at 08:09:17am
Hello guys, what should i use to paint these? I need something in a rattlecan that doesnt cost the earth, im thinking etch primer and a rattle can of some silver?
On 10th Mar, 2012 theoneeyedlizard said:
Hypothetically speaking, where would you stick your nozzle? On 22nd Jun, 2012 apbellamy said:
my wife doesn't know what.head is never mind compression ratio. |
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 7765 Posts Member #: 74 I pick holes in everything.. Chief ancient post excavator |
15th Apr, 2012 at 08:49:05am
Silver, isn't that a bit gay? On 13th Jul, 2012 Ben H said:
Mine gets in the way a bit, but only when it is up. If it is down it does not cause a problem. |
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1492 Posts Member #: 9468 Post Whore Wootton Bassett |
15th Apr, 2012 at 08:50:53am
Lolll whats a manley colour to paint it On 10th Mar, 2012 theoneeyedlizard said:
Hypothetically speaking, where would you stick your nozzle? On 22nd Jun, 2012 apbellamy said:
my wife doesn't know what.head is never mind compression ratio. |
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 3673 Posts Member #: 9300 Post Whore Quarry Bonk |
15th Apr, 2012 at 10:25:58am
Aluminium vht paint from halfords. Because it's from halfords you gain about 1/5 of the horsepower that red paint gives you. On 26th Jan, 2012 Tom Fenton said:
ring problems are down to wear or abuse but although annoying it isn't a show stopper On 5th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
Shit the bed! I had snapped the end of my shaft off!! 17.213 @ 71mph, 64bhp n/a (Old Engine) |
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 580 Posts Member #: 9580 Post Whore Surrey |
15th Apr, 2012 at 10:38:21am
I have used silver alloy wheel paint in a spray can from halfords with good effect. |
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Forum Mod  5933 Posts Member #: 784 9 times Avon Park Class C winner Milton Keynes |
15th Apr, 2012 at 11:39:25am
On 15th Apr, 2012 Craigie-B said:
Lolll whats a manley colour to paint it  already got the extra bhp from painting the engine redRed is gay too I seriously doubt it! |
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 10023 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
15th Apr, 2012 at 11:52:45am
So is green. If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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10023 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
15th Apr, 2012 at 11:52:46am
So is green. If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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 2233 Posts Member #: 9037 Post Whore Doncaster, yorkshire |
15th Apr, 2012 at 01:12:49pm
I painted mine with aluminium paint too, just looks like its cleaned real well. Audi s4 b5 - 470bhp & 486ft lbs
On 15th Mar, 2012 wil_h said:
Yes, Carl says he gets requests for rimming all the time On 30th Apr, 2012 Brett said:
yeah stick the bit in and give it a wobble  |
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1492 Posts Member #: 9468 Post Whore Wootton Bassett |
15th Apr, 2012 at 02:54:53pm
I bought etch primer, anthricite wheel trim paint and some lacquer :)plan to do my plenum with it as well On 10th Mar, 2012 theoneeyedlizard said:
Hypothetically speaking, where would you stick your nozzle? On 22nd Jun, 2012 apbellamy said:
my wife doesn't know what.head is never mind compression ratio. |
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 1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
15th Apr, 2012 at 03:29:43pm
I just used hammerite smooth silver, sprayed straight on to bare ally.
13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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 9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
15th Apr, 2012 at 03:49:36pm
Am i the only one who just scrubbed clean? Yes i moved to the darkside |
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2233 Posts Member #: 9037 Post Whore Doncaster, yorkshire |
15th Apr, 2012 at 04:08:13pm
Too much work involved lol
On 15th Apr, 2012 Brett said:
Am i the only one who just scrubbed clean? Audi s4 b5 - 470bhp & 486ft lbs
On 15th Mar, 2012 wil_h said:
Yes, Carl says he gets requests for rimming all the time On 30th Apr, 2012 Brett said:
yeah stick the bit in and give it a wobble |
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 16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
15th Apr, 2012 at 04:30:44pm
I'm going to have mine blasted. On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it 
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 478 Posts Member #: 9269 Senior Member Rotherham |
15th Apr, 2012 at 04:53:22pm
Blacks also gay and blue and yellow red but pink is good Craig
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 825 Posts Member #: 9661 Post Whore Sheffield South Yorkshire GB. |
15th Apr, 2012 at 07:24:34pm
Screwfix Aluminium spray can is good.. Main Build
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 319 Posts Member #: 1742 Senior Member essex |
15th Apr, 2012 at 07:47:12pm
paint it but that adds weight lol i usually clean my ones then oil them but they do tend to go furry if i dont keep oiling them. I have also painted them but as i have use of spray guns i usualy do that. Etch then colour My small bore turbo project http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=473901 |
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1492 Posts Member #: 9468 Post Whore Wootton Bassett |
15th Apr, 2012 at 07:51:03pm
I tried cleaning it but the paint flaked off in my hand, will be wirebrushing it down over the next day or so - enless the weather goes to shit.
On 10th Mar, 2012 theoneeyedlizard said:
Hypothetically speaking, where would you stick your nozzle? On 22nd Jun, 2012 apbellamy said:
my wife doesn't know what.head is never mind compression ratio. |
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319 Posts Member #: 1742 Senior Member essex |
15th Apr, 2012 at 08:09:42pm
shame your not closer mate could blast it for you saves so much time. I hand polished one once never ever again lol My small bore turbo project http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=473901 |
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1492 Posts Member #: 9468 Post Whore Wootton Bassett |
15th Apr, 2012 at 08:48:07pm
ahh I wanted it shiny tbh, but I thought it would cost too much, then the paint cost me 40 fecking quid from halfrauds so wish I just got it bead blasted to begin with if im honest
On 10th Mar, 2012 theoneeyedlizard said:
Hypothetically speaking, where would you stick your nozzle? On 22nd Jun, 2012 apbellamy said:
my wife doesn't know what.head is never mind compression ratio. |
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 834 Posts Member #: 2017 Post Whore Warwick. |
15th Apr, 2012 at 10:29:30pm
Anyone had theirs blasted and thrown a layer of laqure over it so it doesnt dull/grime up over time? David. |
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825 Posts Member #: 9661 Post Whore Sheffield South Yorkshire GB. |
16th Apr, 2012 at 10:32:59am
Lacquer is like paint it goes dull and scratchers like cellulose.. Main Build
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2497 Posts Member #: 1954 Post Whore Luton Bedfordshire |
20th Apr, 2012 at 07:52:56pm
On 15th Apr, 2012 Brett said: Am i the only one who just scrubbed clean? 
Own the day
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4018 Posts Member #: 1757 Back to Fucking Tool status Swindon |
21st Apr, 2012 at 04:28:00pm
There is a place that does blasting near us its cheap too juat cant remember the name atm its only about 10/15mins from asda haydon Drives
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1492 Posts Member #: 9468 Post Whore Wootton Bassett |
21st Apr, 2012 at 08:19:05pm
booth and son?
On 10th Mar, 2012 theoneeyedlizard said:
Hypothetically speaking, where would you stick your nozzle? On 22nd Jun, 2012 apbellamy said:
my wife doesn't know what.head is never mind compression ratio. |
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