Thread: Bonnet respray

very droll indeed
yep, seen it used on aircraft (C-172), oxidised garage door etc ...all come up looking like new and stayed that way for 5 yrs. At that time, although they still looked quite OK, they were washed with soapy water , rinsed, dried and a new coating put on as a preventive measure...just like that

After reading post and checking temp under bonnet I beleve heat could be a problem for lots of things belts,battery,motor,anything rubber but mainly after stopping no air flow so $39 later a chep tubo timer switchers thermo fans on for 2min after turning off key.

This sounds excellent to me. I would love to see some before and after temp readings.

I assume that you just used the existing air con thermos? And ran them off the same turbo timer? If you have any notes on your wiring I would really appreciate it.

Some old fashioned bonnet vents would also help to get some of the hot air out from the engine bay. In my younger days we would miss aline ( ie lift) the rear of the bonnet . Hot air out / cold air in / go faster.

Gary

I thought about lifting the back of the bonnet but wasent happy with it and yes just using the standard thermos will try and up load pic when I get a chance.
Ps i remember Landcrusers having lots of probs with bat,and belt because of heat under bonnet.

Originally Posted by Hoges

very droll indeed
yep, seen it used on aircraft (C-172), oxidised garage door etc ...all come up looking like new and stayed that way for 5 yrs. At that time, although they still looked quite OK, they were washed with soapy water , rinsed, dried and a new coating put on as a preventive measure...just like that

Could that be put on already oxidised panels or is it too late by then?

Originally Posted by Grumbles

Could that be put on already oxidised panels or is it too late by then?

the oxidised panels were simply washed with soapy water and a brush to remove grit/wax etc and dried off thoroughly, then coated with Nycote. The effect is like what happens when an oxidised boot lid/bonnet is washed then a bucket of water is poured over it...you don't see the oxidised paint until it's really dry...

Thanks for that Hoges - it sounds great.

Now to find out who sells it here and probably the biggie - how much??

I assume this is what you are referring to -
NYCOTE® 7-11: Meets the specification requirements of MIL-S-4383. 7-11 is a one-component system in clear liquid form. Color tinting available upon request. Tinting can be used to identify parts that have been coated and to improve appearances. NSN: 8010-01-134-0415

The net isn't that helpfull - drying time?