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Post by robertc on Sept 24, 2005 17:58:04 GMT 10
guys some help please i want to paint the out side of my 1960's quest fiberglass sided caravan can any one help me with what prosess works the best to get a great show room finish cheers
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Post by caraparker on Sept 24, 2005 19:37:21 GMT 10
I can recommend epicraft marine two pack finishes, I used to work for a sign company who had to redo the fibreglass sydney rail system signs, and althought expensive it did the job well. I suppose it would depend on the substrate!
we found it also quite vandal resistant.
Find out what the others recomend, they may have a cheaper option.
cheers
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Post by humpty2 on Sept 25, 2005 18:25:17 GMT 10
Robert, I have painted my Sunliner as I would paint a car in acrylic..............others have painted their glass vans using Solarguard, spraying the best option.
If your van has a Gelcoat I would look closely at Caraparkers option!
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Post by robertc on Sept 26, 2005 4:05:56 GMT 10
thanks humpty2 what type of acrylic did you use. my van is quite smoth out side should i undercoat first and sand with what grade sand paper and no i dont think it has a gelcoat the fiber glass acualy looks like its aluminium with all the groves very cleaver i think for a pre 70 's van cheers  |
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Post by humpty2 on Sept 26, 2005 19:44:48 GMT 10
With all those grooves to make it look like ali ,it would be difficult to get a good shine with automotive acrylic laquer.....as it relies on a good buffing to get its shine.
I think the 2 pack enamels ala marine 2 pack as Caraparker mentioned would be the only go to get a good shine
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