Ralph45 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I have just the very slightest bit of flaking powder coat on the leading edge on the chassis tube that runs under the fuel tankso am asking the fountain of knowledge what will give the best looking result ie nearest to Arch finish with no visible brush strokes out of Por15 or Hammerite smooth and what finish ,satin or gloss? You get the idea,yep I really don't know!i don't mind ease of use v's mess as it will all be masked taken back and done thoroughly.Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted November 13, 2018 Area Representative Share Posted November 13, 2018 Hi POR-15 is used as a base coat to protect the metal and restrict rusting. it should be painted with a top coat if its going to be seen plus its very glossy when it dries. I'd use Hammerite satin black. In fact I think that's what Arch use when they are touching up chassis repairs but that was a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph45 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 Thanks Nick,your views are greatly appreciated and answers my question on what type of finish would look best.Interesting that arch used Hammerite satin to touch up repairs,they're work is the best so good enough for them is good enough for me.thanks Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 And it'll be hard to spot if done properly. Very hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 ISTR that Arch no longer use Hammerite they use some other paint, there was a post to this effect not too long ago, of course if we had a useable search facility on here I could find it for you......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Pretty sure it was Simoniz Tough Paint in satin finish - still cant find the link though....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 ISTR that Arch no longer use Hammerite they use some other paint, there was a post to this effect not too long ago, of course if we had a useable [Censored] search facility on here I could find it for you.........What is a search facility?Note to self: You can not criticize the forum. It has cost a fortune. Therefore it works as it should. It's yourself that's defunct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph45 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 X 2 regarding the search facility,it's not all that !And that's being generous Just needs a little tweek so it retrieves what you ask for and not like my Labrador what it finds first!seriously thanks for any help and guidance as I really want to get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph45 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 7 wonders .....if you do find that link I would be indebted to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair B Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Where's Jonathan when you need him?A quick google site search revealed this;https://www.lotus7.club/forum/techtalk/flaking-powder-coatingMentions Simoniz as an alternative for Arch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph45 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 Alastair Just found the same,thank you for searching for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 ....perhaps we should ask out IT people to modify (at a cost) the search button to 'Ask JK' since he is the only one on here that has the patience to use the sodding thing....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph45 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 Why did my clap Emoji not work for Alastair........I feel I cheated him ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 You didn't leave a space after it. You can edit it so it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph45 Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Sorted the emoji thanks SM25T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair B Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 The google site search function works well for me, takes seconds. I don't use the site search, as the google method is much better and I am OK with that as a solution as it finds everything I have ever asked of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Allen Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Alastair BI couldn't agree more. It works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph45 Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 You are right use google to search the site,works at treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I expect JK has taken a break from being helpful following some unpleasantness in another thread!Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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