Wiper blade arms?

1. Jamie_saxo L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Wrexham Posts: 90 Citreon saxo vtr 01 plate

   #1 29th January 2010, 13:46

   mine are abit flakey Was wondering what kind of paint i needed do they need sanding or is it easier to buy new ones ? thanks
2. -Alex- Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3470 Golf mk2

   #2 29th January 2010, 13:56

   Sand it, hamerite it.
3. Jamie_saxo L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Wrexham Posts: 90 Citreon saxo vtr 01 plate

   #3 29th January 2010, 13:58

   so just plain old sand it, and sprya with black hamerite.. cheers
4. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #4 29th January 2010, 14:02

   I just used normal spry paint then laquer and polish.
5. -Alex- Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3470 Golf mk2

   #5 29th January 2010, 14:03

   I've used both methods. Same finish.
6. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

   #6 29th January 2010, 14:38

   yeap same i used hammerite on one and matt black and lacquar on other. one day i'll get round to evening them up
7. Jamie_saxo L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Wrexham Posts: 90 Citreon saxo vtr 01 plate

   #7 29th January 2010, 14:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by marcusd yeap same i used hammerite on one and matt black and lacquar on other. one day i'll get round to evening them up

   
   Which one is better ?
8. user_11357 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 Sunbury On Thames, Surrey Posts: 2593 I like Bikes now 👍🏻

   #8 29th January 2010, 14:59

   Id use hammerite imo!

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9. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

   #9 29th January 2010, 15:09

   both the same finish. hammerite is quicker cos you don;t have to lacquar it and its a metal paint meant for the outdoors.
   but equally if u got black spray paint and lacquar knocking about just use that
10. Jamie_saxo L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Wrexham Posts: 90 Citreon saxo vtr 01 plate

    #10 29th January 2010, 15:14

    nice one mate,much appriciated
11. squeaky Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2008 louth Posts: 326 Saxo vtr, ax gti, sloda fabia vrs

    #11 29th January 2010, 15:25

    sanded mine and then sprayed orange with normal paint then a couple of coats of laqure
12. Jamie_saxo L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Wrexham Posts: 90 Citreon saxo vtr 01 plate

    #12 29th January 2010, 15:29

    how many coats of hamer ?
13. Jamie_saxo L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Wrexham Posts: 90 Citreon saxo vtr 01 plate

    #13 29th January 2010, 19:08

    anyone going to give it ago on the weekend
14. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

    #14 29th January 2010, 19:13

    as many as u want really, theres no set amount. just get good coverage