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Offline Benny T

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Painting rocker cover
« on: 24 March 2008, 10:20 »
I want to colour code the rocker cover on my mk3 gti. looks a bit tatty and peeling, but i hope no screws and bolts will ping off everywhere! :laugh: any tips?
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Offline ...joe

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Re: Painting rocker cover
« Reply #1 on: 24 March 2008, 20:04 »
de-grease it, key it up or etch prime it then spray away! hammerite work very well and can take the temperature.
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Offline boneybradley

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Re: Painting rocker cover
« Reply #2 on: 24 March 2008, 21:04 »
just remember to use a new rocker gasket for refitting.. and post your results as mines due to get painted..
oh yeah hamerite..lots of colours,cheap and easy to use
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Re: Painting rocker cover
« Reply #3 on: 24 March 2008, 21:54 »
Most automotive paint is heat resistant up to 500 deg, so any tin from Halfords will suffice.

And like Joe said, it's all in the preperation, remember to use a good primer and lacquer.
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Offline Benny T

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Re: Painting rocker cover
« Reply #4 on: 26 March 2008, 15:53 »
ok cheers guys, will keep you updated  :smiley:
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