13-11-2017, 02:43 PM
(13-11-2017, 12:08 PM)Malcolm Parker Wrote: I hand painted my Ulster with Satin finish Tekaloid and each coat took about half an hour. I think three coats were required before I was happy. Yes I was knackered when I had finished each coat but you have to work quickly or the paint goes off. Brush painting in hot sunny weather sounds ideal but I found working on cooler days to be better. I am very pleased with the finish and it seems to be very durable. The body had stood about for many years so preparation involved rubbing it down with a medium emery paper and applying a coat of red oxide. The inside of the body and the scuttle etc were primed and painted with a petrol and oil resistant satin black paint obtained off the internet. Underside of the body was primed and given two coats of a stone resistant plastic spray paint followed by a coat of black gloss. Overall bill for the paint was about £100.
Compared to a two pack paint finish, the satin Tekaloid looks much more original and does not highlight the imperfections, of which there are many!
Well done Malcolm, I'd say you did pretty well if you got there in three coats. Absolutely, each coat is barely 30 mins or so (flat out!), it's all the rubbing down when you get it wrong that takes the time!