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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: g.brookes on January 09, 2013, 05:32:57 pm

Title: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: g.brookes on January 09, 2013, 05:32:57 pm: evening chaps. i put protecta kote in my van about 18 months ago now and its starting to come off or wear thin in certain parts. according to the instructions you need to use the tin up after a few days so it means i would have to buy a whole new tin just to touch it up.
a few people have recommended other more expensive options. i like the idea of knowing it is 100% waterproof and not going to wear out any time soon. at the moment i cant help but worry some of the pure water is working its way through my metalwork
Title: Re: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: john classic on January 09, 2013, 05:37:09 pm: have a look at rubberised (milking) palour paint .. regal paints 5litre £30 ish
Title: Re: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: wpclean on January 09, 2013, 05:50:04 pm: I bought a large rubber mat that covers the van floor which cost £15, it stops the protectakote getting chipped .
Title: Re: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: EandM on January 09, 2013, 06:05:04 pm: I have a pick up truck with a plastic load liner...
Title: Re: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: Michael Peterson on January 09, 2013, 06:05:15 pm: where did you buy this mat from mate, i was thinking about one today
Title: Re: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: mark m on January 09, 2013, 06:13:10 pm: Fiberglass it will last forever cost approx £100 for a large van
Title: Re: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: Ian101 on January 09, 2013, 06:17:09 pm: ive had 3 vans and never bothered but they were all old vans so didnt see the point ... if the floor goes rusty I will buy another van ;D
Title: Re: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: CleanClear on January 09, 2013, 06:32:37 pm: Have a look at this, i havn't used it myself but i will next time i'm doing a van floor. Is suitable for metal.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/INDUSTRIAL-FLOOR-PAINT-20-LITRES-COLOURS-/380311532065?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D123%26meid%3D4758340671424229077%26pid%3D100010%26prg%3D1071%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D261152759829%26

If that link doesn't work out correctly its Ebay Item number 380311532065
Title: Re: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: SimonBurton on January 09, 2013, 07:22:05 pm: I have just put the big rubber mat I got from halfords over the protecta Kotex as it is peeling after 2 weeks....
Title: Re: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: wpclean on January 09, 2013, 08:12:53 pm: Quote from: Michael Peterson on January 09, 2013, 06:05:15 pm
where did you buy this mat from mate, i was thinking about one today

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-5-M-WIDE-x-2M-of-3MM-THICK-PENNY-STUD-PATTERN-RUBBER-SHEET-VAN-FLOOR-GARAGE-/330802339160?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item4d055b1d58
Title: Re: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: robbo333 on January 09, 2013, 08:29:47 pm: I did it on the cheap and bought some kitchen vinyl flooring over a ply lined van. Cost me a tenner, works ok.
Title: Re: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: pikeman on January 10, 2013, 04:44:02 pm: like the idea of the mat. wonder if you could use some flash band to form a water proof seal
Title: Re: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: ascjim on January 10, 2013, 05:54:29 pm: Tbh your not using salt water in your van, so i doubt there would be much damage from having pure water about :-/
Title: Re: protecta-kote alternative
Post by: pikeman on January 10, 2013, 06:51:32 pm: always some water floating about back of van. just worried may cause rust. should sort the leaks out really.