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cem_devecioglu

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roof paint
« on: 15 September 2012, 19:29:05 »

this week , I was busy with sanding again :( 
finally clit roof burned from sun.. covered it carbonfiber like material and it faded also.. so decided to paint at the end..
 
this weeks steps..
 
roof sanded down to bare metal.. (150-180 grid)

 

 
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cem_devecioglu

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Re: roof paint
« Reply #1 on: 15 September 2012, 19:30:19 »

masked..
 

 

 
and epoxy..
 

 
needs to dry until tuesday than will be sanded with 800
 
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cem_devecioglu

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Re: roof paint
« Reply #2 on: 15 September 2012, 19:30:47 »

no solver type chemical used..
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Re: roof paint
« Reply #3 on: 15 September 2012, 19:36:51 »

.... clit roof burned from sun.. covered it carbonfiber like material and it faded also.. so decided to paint at the end.. .....

It's not a problem we generally have  :'( :'( :'( :'( especially this summer. When it's not been raining, it's been piddling it down!  :( :(
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omega3000

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Re: roof paint
« Reply #4 on: 15 September 2012, 19:41:38 »

When you say epoxy , is that a special spray/sealer  :-\ nice work ...
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cem_devecioglu

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Re: roof paint
« Reply #5 on: 15 September 2012, 19:44:18 »

When you say epoxy , is that a special spray/sealer  :-\ nice work ...

its the primer used in ships, very resistant, seals from water completely.. even stones cant chip it..
 
tested it many times and took my approval :y
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omega3000

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Re: roof paint
« Reply #6 on: 15 September 2012, 19:53:07 »

I see , just did a quick search and not much sold in spray cans . Mostly comes in tins for mixing into a spray gun  :y
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cem_devecioglu

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Re: roof paint
« Reply #7 on: 15 September 2012, 20:14:11 »

I see , just did a quick search and not much sold in spray cans . Mostly comes in tins for mixing into a spray gun  :y

yep.. and not much painters left who can/will spray it.. But I can.. and I did..
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Re: roof paint
« Reply #8 on: 15 September 2012, 20:21:10 »

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Re: roof paint
« Reply #9 on: 15 September 2012, 20:33:52 »

I would have liked some but its too expensive for such a tiny amount that I require  :(


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It's not a problem we generally have  :'( :'( :'( :'( especially this summer. When it's not been raining, it's been piddling it down!  :( :(

We have problem thats even worse - rust!
« Last Edit: 15 September 2012, 20:35:23 by SMD »
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cem_devecioglu

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Re: roof paint
« Reply #10 on: 15 September 2012, 20:37:32 »

.... clit roof burned from sun.. covered it carbonfiber like material and it faded also.. so decided to paint at the end.. .....

It's not a problem we generally have  :'( :'( :'( :'( especially this summer. When it's not been raining, it's been piddling it down!  :( :(

for that reason your cars are like the day they come out from factory.. only problem is rust :-\
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omega3000

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Re: roof paint
« Reply #11 on: 15 September 2012, 20:47:07 »

Its worth considering this epoxy for my wheel arches alone  :)
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cem_devecioglu

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Re: roof paint
« Reply #12 on: 15 September 2012, 20:50:56 »

Its worth considering this epoxy for my wheel arches alone  :)

definitely .. I recommend it..
 
apply 2-3 layers , but you need to wait 10-15 minutes between layers .. (but weather must not be rainy)
« Last Edit: 15 September 2012, 20:52:47 by cem »
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Re: roof paint
« Reply #13 on: 15 September 2012, 21:01:32 »

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for that reason your cars are like the day they come out from factory.. only problem is rust :-\

and don't we just know it. Salt on the roads during the winter doesn't hep either.  :( :(
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Re: roof paint
« Reply #14 on: 15 September 2012, 21:04:44 »

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for that reason your cars are like the day they come out from factory.. only problem is rust :-\

and don't we just know it. Salt on the roads during the winter doesn't help either.  :( :(

 
we also have this problem.. :-\  but as rainy days in a year is not much , cars can survive.. but every 6-7 years I paint the bottom also ;D 
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