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  1. 11th March 2009, 09:31 PM #1
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    Roof Rack - How to finish?

    Gday

    My roof rack should hopefully be finished and fitted on Friday

    Its an alloy one. I'll have to see how it looks but Im pretty certain Ill finish it in black to match the other accessories.

    Now the million dollar question is paint or powder coat? I have a mate with a compressor and air brush so I could paint it myself, if I decide to go that way.

    What do you all suggest?

    Thanks

    And yes Ill post up photos when I get it
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  2. 11th March 2009, 09:55 PM #2
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    If you can afford powder coating, it's the way to go. Far more robust than paint.
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  3. 11th March 2009, 09:58 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by V8Ian View Post
    If you can afford powder coating, it's the way to go. Far more robust than paint.
    Thanks mate

    Yeh think I'd prefer powder coating, I was told roughly $250ish but Ill get a better quote once they have a look at it
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  4. 11th March 2009, 10:09 PM #4
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    Looks like the Fergie could do with some powder coating too
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  5. 12th March 2009, 07:13 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by V8Ian View Post
    Looks like the Fergie could do with some powder coating too
    One day
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    Make sure the paint is for alloy. My brother who made my roof rack in alloy says you need to apply a special base paint for alloy surfaces before applying the standard finish coat.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stooge View Post
    Make sure the paint is for alloy. My brother who made my roof rack in alloy says you need to apply a special base paint for alloy surfaces before applying the standard finish coat.
    Etch primer.
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  8. 12th March 2009, 04:14 PM #8
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    Got it bolted on this arvo, ladder to come tomorrow

    And Ill get a quote for powder coating



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  9. 30th March 2009, 04:50 PM #9
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    Here you go all finished in 'Bass' powder coat



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  10. 30th March 2009, 07:51 PM #10
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    looks sweet
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