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#Post#: 8186--------------------------------------------------
Series 3 Galvanised Chassis
DIR By: bobthebiker
Date: January 28, 2012, 1:34 pm
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Hello Iám about to begin a chassis change on my 1972 Series 3 ,
i want to know do i paint it or leave it unpainted? ( the
chassis that is ) your thoughts please :-\
#Post#: 8188--------------------------------------------------
Re: Series 3 Galvanised Chassis
DIR By: stuey
Date: January 28, 2012, 1:40 pm
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It's all down to personal preference really, if you paint then
I suppose your going to protect the galv a little bit more and
disguise the fact that it is a galvi chassis.
I undersealed mine using a schutz gun, quick and gets into all
the nooks and crannies. I can't remember what it's called but
it's the stuff that doesn't really dry and remains soft.
#Post#: 8208--------------------------------------------------
Re: Series 3 Galvanised Chassis
DIR By: craigderby
Date: January 28, 2012, 3:00 pm
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I've just ordered mine and I'm planning on painting it.
The plan is Mordant T-Wash, followed by etch primer, and then
chassis black
I prefer the look of it in black, plus I'd rather it wasn't
spotted by any thieving scum
#Post#: 8232--------------------------------------------------
Re: Series 3 Galvanised Chassis
DIR By: NoelC
Date: January 28, 2012, 4:50 pm
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Paint it without question in my opinion. Galvanized components
are not immune to all sorts of things compromising the surface
and I've seen several galv chassis showing plenty of surface
rust when the fit and forget mentality is used. I've got 3 galv
chassis either fitted or to be fitted and they all have/will
have a decent coat of paint.
The easiest way paint them is to clean the chassis really well
with a good TFR then apply a coat of mordant solution -
HTML http://dulux.trade-decorating.co.uk/products/info/dulux_trade_mordant_solution.jsp
HTML http://dulux.trade-decorating.co.uk/products/info/dulux_trade_mordant_solution.jsp<br
/>- this is about a tenner from any Dulux decorators centre.
When
it all turns black you know it's clean enough and will hold
paint. The paint you choose is a matter of personal preference,
ICI chassis black is pretty damn good and a simple 1K product to
apply.
#Post#: 8247--------------------------------------------------
Re: Series 3 Galvanised Chassis
DIR By: Gromit
Date: January 28, 2012, 6:43 pm
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Paint it and make it look like an old chassis. Otherwise it will
get nicked very soon.
#Post#: 8251--------------------------------------------------
Re: Series 3 Galvanised Chassis
DIR By: Lightweight Nat
Date: January 28, 2012, 7:14 pm
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Paint it, galv goes sacrificial when attacked by road salt, and
shiny silver rear crossmembers look really gay. :)
#Post#: 8262--------------------------------------------------
Re: Series 3 Galvanised Chassis
DIR By: hippydave
Date: January 29, 2012, 4:46 am
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deffo paint it, pikies love shiny shit and it will go AWOL
#Post#: 8265--------------------------------------------------
Re: Series 3 Galvanised Chassis
DIR By: west4x4
Date: January 29, 2012, 5:10 am
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Paint it and wax oil it inside the chassis rails to
#Post#: 8300--------------------------------------------------
Re: Series 3 Galvanised Chassis
DIR By: steve
Date: January 29, 2012, 8:13 am
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This was going to be one of my questions for when i get a new
chassis this year for my 1971 series 3,
ok then what paint are you all using, what about primering the
galv,has anyone had problems with paint coming off,
I no someone who use smooth black hammerite and nothing seems to
stick to that.
I like the idea of wax oil inside the chassis.
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Re: Series 3 Galvanised Chassis
DIR By: NoelC
Date: January 29, 2012, 11:21 am
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--- Quote from: steve link ---
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> what about primering the galv
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^^^ see my comment re: mordant solution - do that and 1K
finishes will stick to the galv.
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