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Rattle can respray of seat frames
Nickster - September 5th, 2012 at 05:27 PM

I want to sand back the seat frames from my '62 bug and respray them but have limited funds so am looking to use rattle cans.
I've read some differing opinions about brands etc. but I'm keen to know if anyone else has done this and if so whether they have found a colour that comes close to the standard cream/almond colour of the original frames?

tar76 - September 5th, 2012 at 06:00 PM

Don't use off the shelf stuff from autobahn i tried some of that stuff and it just keep dimpling even with primer on first. they can actually mix you paint up and put in a rattle can which is way better quaility paint.

Nickster - September 5th, 2012 at 06:04 PM

Thanks Tarin, where do I go to get the paint mixed and put in the can?

tar76 - September 5th, 2012 at 06:09 PM

Autobahn Morayfield can do it.

hus22l - September 5th, 2012 at 06:41 PM

I have used the rust guard enamel paint in a cream/ivory colour, about $12 a can? Bunnings. Couple of coats and looks sweet though I will go over it with a clear coat (same stuff). Will put up photos when I am done... Seat install is about 500 items down on the to do list. I am learning about patience with this restoration!!!

snitz - September 5th, 2012 at 07:55 PM

I know Im in Adelaide but my local Paint Supplies Shop that sells to the auto refinishing industry sell 2pak in a can.It contains hardener and reducer all in the can and "goes off" when it hits the air. I have used this in both primer and colour matched topcoat with great success..Maybe ask aroung for it?..

Aussie Dubbin - September 6th, 2012 at 08:04 PM

Fella,
Focus on your prep, a good fine sand, working down in grades, 120 grit, then 180 then 240 maybe 400 if oyur really keen. Then wash them throughly and blow them completely dry. Warm temps are best to paint in. Then buy some grease and wax remover as a prepsol (using a lint free cloth).
They need to be so clean you could rub them on a white tissue and leave no traces.

If you get to this stage then you are ready for a primer and then some paint.

Remember the 6P's : Propper Preperation prevents Piss Poor Performance.

You will find the paint wanting to look good after this preperation, even a rattle can, remember light coats building up over time, not full cover first time.

Good Luck

tar76 - September 7th, 2012 at 05:26 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Aussie Dubbin
Fella,
Focus on your prep, a good fine sand, working down in grades, 120 grit, then 180 then 240 maybe 400 if oyur really keen. Then wash them throughly and blow them completely dry. Warm temps are best to paint in. Then buy some grease and wax remover as a prepsol (using a lint free cloth).
They need to be so clean you could rub them on a white tissue and leave no traces.

If you get to this stage then you are ready for a primer and then some paint.

Remember the 6P's : Propper Preperation prevents Piss Poor Performance.

You will find the paint wanting to look good after this preperation, even a rattle can, remember light coats building up over time, not full cover first time.

Good Luck



Awesome info mate, i'll remember this when i do my next small rattle can jobs :tu:

Nickster - September 10th, 2012 at 07:45 AM

Thanks guys! You have reinforced why I love this forum, great advice from friendly folk :)

I spent some time yesterday following your tips Aussie Dubbin and am loving the results. Pics to follow once I've given it a couple of coats of clear.

PS I ended up using Evening Haze, a shade from Dulux in a rattle can that I found in Bunnings. It's pretty close to what I wanted.