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    rocker cover paint and prep question

    if i prime it, then spray it wiv a normal paint then laqure will the paint flake off?

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    as long as it is heat resistant primer n paint u shud be ok fella

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    its not as far as i kno....its all normal shizle!

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    will be fine. key to a good finish is a good prep. keep cleaning it, use plenty of water when wet flatting, clean it spotless before painting, spray it in the house if ya can in the warm or in the garage with the heater on.

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    if u can get it sandblasted or something like that, should be cheap for something so small

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    any 1s started to flake off who hasnt used heat paint???

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    i used Plasti Kote metallic paint and it chips if you even look at it, so dont use that

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    got mine blasted and powder coated for £25 plus vat ...........



    just gotta fit it now


 

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