Switchgear Paint

[Witterz]

Hi All,

Got my PJ1 for the engine casings.

Got my BBQ paint for the exhausts.

Would either be applicable for painting the switchgear, or would other paints be better suited ?

Any help greatly appreciated.

[ianboom]

I used PJ1 on some switches-on barrels and heads it's freat, but it chipped off the switches really easy and lifted with brale fluid oil-may be something to do with not being heated and cured properly??
So, I powder coated mine.
Ianboom.

[mellow]

i used the bar b q paint on my 125 switchgears.gives a nice original satin finish

[twostroker]

as your gloves are going to rub against the surface of the swithgear the real answer is to have them stove enameled or powdercoated.
if you fancy a more diy aproach and dont have access to a compressor and a spray gun i would get some 2k mixed up and put in a aerosol can by your local car paint shop and use that.this will only last 12 hours or so in the can before it goes hard but the end job will be much harder wearing than any cellulose or acrylic based aerosol.

[onewheelsenough]

I sandblasted mine with fine grit. gave them two coats of acid etch primer you can get it in an aerosol. and three coats of halfords satin black. you get a good original finish

[Witterz]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the great advise & also thanks to 'onewheelsenough' for the quality photos, really good finish on those switch gears!! I think I need to get cracking. Will put some photos up when done.

Many thanks.

[Deleted]

good job one wheel

[atomicstroker]

Probably a daft question but how do you manage the white/silver bit with thw writing on?
if I try it everything will def. end up BLACK,BLACK, BLACK Who said banker?

[atomicstroker]

While we're on the subject can someone advise me best way to freshen up standard YPVS wheels, the black and polished alloy ones, mine need doing.

[gazilla]

They do a sticker kit for the switch gear to apply after paint.