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Title: Van panel paint
Post by: Suffolkcleaners on July 25, 2020, 09:06:05 am
Hi guys
Asked this question before I’m sure but is there a decent van panel paint out there that will look half decent? It’s only the sides and back I have ply lined. Don’t expect it to look as good as a £1000 speedliner job but just to freshen up the wood. Ps I’ve heard Protectakote is more for the floor than panels.

Cheers

Title: Re: Van panel paint
Post by: High-Tower on July 25, 2020, 09:17:22 am
floor paint is tough and cheap. Or a waterproof gloss/satin if you want to go the extra mile.
Title: Re: Van panel paint
Post by: Spruce on July 25, 2020, 09:24:08 am
Hi guys
Asked this question before I’m sure but is there a decent van panel paint out there that will look half decent? It’s only the sides and back I have ply lined. Don’t expect it to look as good as a £1000 speedliner job but just to freshen up the wood. Ps I’ve heard Protectakote is more for the floor than panels.

Cheers

A yacht varnish?
Title: Re: Van panel paint
Post by: Suffolkcleaners on July 25, 2020, 09:28:10 am
Hi guys
Asked this question before I’m sure but is there a decent van panel paint out there that will look half decent? It’s only the sides and back I have ply lined. Don’t expect it to look as good as a £1000 speedliner job but just to freshen up the wood. Ps I’ve heard Protectakote is more for the floor than panels.

Cheers

A yacht varnish?

I have read that before somewhere actually. Will look into it. Cheers for the input guys
Title: Re: Van panel paint
Post by: Spruce on July 25, 2020, 10:20:42 am
Hi guys
Asked this question before I’m sure but is there a decent van panel paint out there that will look half decent? It’s only the sides and back I have ply lined. Don’t expect it to look as good as a £1000 speedliner job but just to freshen up the wood. Ps I’ve heard Protectakote is more for the floor than panels.

Cheers

A yacht varnish?

I have read that before somewhere actually. Will look into it. Cheers for the input guys

I seem to remember someone once recommending top coat as used with fiberglass applications.
Title: KRe: Van panel paint
Post by: david mark on July 25, 2020, 12:13:20 pm
I fibreglassed the foor of my Renault Traffic long wheel base then the top coated  grey resin mixed paint you can buy this from Roofing retailers. Don't do the job in the rain . As it will not stick if the resin is wet cost me around £350 for materials. Oh and buy a pack of washing up glove to protect your hands
Title: Re: Van panel paint
Post by: EandM on July 28, 2020, 11:25:23 am
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UPOL-Raptor-Super-Tough-Urethane-Truck-Bed-Liner-Spray-On-Black-Coating-Paint-4L/112336925261?hash=item1a27cd724d:g:JQoAAOSwuxFYypZE


It's virtually indestructible and creates a nice, level and even finish.
Title: Re: Van panel paint
Post by: mjm on July 28, 2020, 11:44:50 am
Good link  been looking. For something like that
Title: Re: Van panel paint
Post by: Suffolkcleaners on July 28, 2020, 06:44:59 pm
Hi E and M. Would this be suitable for the actual wood panels on sides and back of van? Also what colour would you go? Cheers
Title: Re: Van panel paint
Post by: EandM on July 31, 2020, 03:15:56 pm
Hi E and M. Would this be suitable for the actual wood panels on sides and back of van? Also what colour would you go? Cheers

It would, yes. It'll stick to just about anything as long as it clean and keyed.
Title: Re: Van panel paint
Post by: Stoots on July 31, 2020, 03:26:30 pm
I would recommend raptor liner

I painted my old van floor, and all the ply lining and shelves in it.


(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1596205469_r4.jpg)
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So good infact i painted an entire car with it (this was my off road/fishing machine ) ;D

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1596205548_r1.jpg)

For the van i used a roller, for the car i used a compressor. I would just use a roller tbh for the van.