V7 SLR Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 I am supposed to be picking up a roll cage this weekend, but I've hit upon a snag. although I'm getting the cage for a very good price, it is painted yellow, which doesn't match my car at all (Azure Blue). I have been quoted 175UKP inc vat and 200UKP +vat to paint it. I can't afford that. anyone got any sensible suggestions that are around the Midlands area please? I can't believe that it costs that much to paint a bloody roadsport cage. On the other hand, I'm prepared to prep and paint it myself if I can get the paint into aerosol cannisters. Any idea who might be able to do this? Doesn't really matter where they are as they could post. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 Nigel, It costs so much as there is a huge amount of paint wasted, and its quite difficult to do well. £200 is expensive, TSK would do it for less probably, but they are in Erith (Dartford) Arnie Webb The Fat Bloke blush.gif in a Fast Temporarily Indisposed Vauxhall wink.gif See the R500 eater here See the Le Mans Trip Website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhague Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 Nig, I'm looking at getting a full cage soon. How much was yours? It might be worth getting one of the quoters to break down the price into components, to see what it is they are charging for. Prep? Paint? Labour? Having a clean-room? It certainly sounds expensive, but you wouldn't want to make an obvious mistake by doing it cheaply; however, if the bulk of the price is prepping time, you could do that yourself and have them splash the paint on relatively cheaply. Thought about Smoothrite? teeth.gif -Darren W15 HCO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 Blue and yellow are complementary colours. They won't look out of place together and the contrast will be striking. Save yourself 200 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted May 22, 2001 Author Share Posted May 22, 2001 Arnie, I'll try TSK, thanks. Have you a number? I'm not adverse (?) to bringing it down to them. Peter, blue and yellow? Mmm. No thanks. Would prefer to paint it hammerite black... which is an option..! Darren, I'm buying mine second hand so it's cheaper, but because it's painted, he's letting me have it cheaper still. 150 quid..! If I can get the paint, I'll paint it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhague Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 Thanks Nig - yours is £150 2nd hand, another on this site is £350 2nd hand. Both a lot better than the 495+vat I've been quoted for a new one. Think I'll wait for a second-hand one to appear. Cheers, Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 Nigel, I have a good compressor a new detailing spray gun and a spare litre of satin black two-pack. Let me know when you would like to spray it and come on over. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted May 22, 2001 Author Share Posted May 22, 2001 Doing..! smile.gif Thanks Chris. I will pick it up on Saturday, so howabouts I give you a ring after then? Would you be wanting to do it at the weekend or in the evening? Your choice of course. If I can get a litre of Azure Blue, could we use that or would it bugger up your gun? Edited by - V7 SLR on 22 May 2001 16:31:28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 Azure blue will be fine just buy half a litre. You will also need a hardener as I wouldn't guarantee that the one I have will be compatible. Unfortunately I will be in Algeria this weekend but I am back on 29th May and on holiday for the rest of the week, so any evening will be fine. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted May 22, 2001 Author Share Posted May 22, 2001 Is this something you mix in with the paint, or something applied afterwards? If I just ask Lotus for a hardener will they understand what I want? What's happening in Algeria? Sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 Why not get it powder coated? Contact Triple S powder coating in Bingley, Yorks. I know its not local, but carriage is about £10 per 25KG and wouldn't cost that much to do. They are on 01274 562474. Ask for Andy Rushworth. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 I would buy the paint from Brown Brothers they sell ICI products which are excellent. Good quality modern paint is two-pack. It has a coloured lacquer and a chemical hardener. They are iso-cyanate (epoxy) based and are a bit unpleasant to spray without the right mask. There is a Brown Bros about 2 miles from home so getting paint isn't a problem. I have to visit Sonatrach in Algeria as we are trying to sell them some on line power measuring systems for their gas pipeline turbocompressors and I ahve been trying to arrange a visit for the last couple of years and the invitation just came through. I don,t leave until Sunday a.m. so I will mail you my mobile number off-line and you can catch up with me on Saturday. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 Nigel, Look at the thread below 'replacing the FIA roll bar' - go to Kelcoat at Leek and get it nylon coated for a quarter of the price you've been quoted elsewhere - I'm not getting a commision, honest, but I deserve one. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 Nigel, TSK's number is 01322 441604. Ask for Tony (the Brush!) and tell him I sent you. Arnie Webb The Fat Bloke blush.gif in a Fast Temporarily Indisposed Vauxhall wink.gif See the R500 eater here See the Le Mans Trip Website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted May 23, 2001 Author Share Posted May 23, 2001 Thanks to everyone who has helped. Chris Flavell came to the rescue and is helping me to get it powder coated. Seems the best long-term solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix.klauser Posted June 2, 2001 Share Posted June 2, 2001 catching up on posts... I had an FIA cage powder-coated for £20 in Portsmouth. A good powder coating shop will have dozens of colours to chose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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