Galvanized paint

[saintjanet]

Anyone know who sells galvanized paint,i need it to touch up the brake calipers on a car,they were painted by a dealer in a very light grey colour but they are unable,or unwilling, to sell me any, or even tell me the exact colour.

I thought galvanizing was a process used to stop metal rusting Any info welcome,thanks.

 

[JohnD]

real galvanising is zinc plating onto steel.

You can however get a paint which looks like it, if the cosmetic appearance is what's important to you.

Alternatively, you can use a metal preservative primer if you want to stop them going rusty.

On calipers it will need to be heat-resisting.

Frosts sell both.

http://www.frost.co.uk/productList.asp?catID=24&frostCat=Painting

 

[^woody^]

Hammerite?

But what is the point in painting them in the first place?

It's not listed on my service shedule, and I can't say that the thought ever crossed my mind when I used to be really into looking after my cars as opposed to just driving them

 

[Hitachimad]

Proper galvanising is a process in which the part is dipped into molten zinc. Not to be confused with electroplating.

Cold galvanising sprays are available, zinc rich primer, with a silver metalic effect finish.
Screwfix, Toolsation and such sell it.

http://www.screwfix.com/search.do?a...egories<{screwfix_w1_paint}&fh_eds=ß&ts=70452

As John has said, it really needs to be heat resistant, an aluminium paint would be a better choice, and still look the same.

 

[saintjanet]

Thanks for the replies,the reason they were painted was the hubs were rusting slightly so it was done as a warranty job.

My husband would probably have done a more thorough job but i really just want to touch up the imperfetions,the bits they missed!!

The car is my pride and joy so i did want to make it look perfect,however i'm also interested in the technicalities too.I realise that loads of heat resistant paints are available but the way the dealer spoke it was just a case of getting some galvanized paint as if it was a one off,however the paints i have looked at are in various colours and also, i am worried about the reaction they may have with the paint on the hubs/calipers now.

 

[gcol]

Silver manifold paint will do.

 

[Tim 77]

Most electrical wholesalers will sell it in spray form.

 

[gcol]

Most electrical wholesalers will sell it in spray form.

Electrical wholesalers sell manifold paint?

 

[saintjanet]

I had a look in halfords they have some manifold paint,they also have caliper paint in red and blue,i will have to try to colour match mine ,thanks for all the opinions,Halfords gave a blank stare when galvanized paint was mentioned!!one type of caliper paint said on it, do not re coat until after six weeks!!!all very confusing.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

When galv railings etc are cut on site and need rewelding and consequently regalvanising the welders use this stuff. Its commercial quality. http://www.bosunslockerchandlery.co.uk/default.aspx?ItemID=SW61102

 

[gcol]

Is that stuff heat resistant?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Err no would’nt have thought so just hijacking the thread really as he seemed to have found a solution, if he googles brake calliper paint there’s loads to choose from.

 

[saintjanet]

Err no would’nt have thought just hijacking the thread really as he seemed to have found a solution, if he googles brake calliper paint there’s loads to choose from.

He is a she,i will try all the places suggested i need to find the right colour to avoid doing the whole lot again,a small brush through the spokes would reach the bits i want to do,i.e the bits that show.It would also be handy to have the paint, incase the rust comes back in the future and i need to remove the wheels for a more thorough job.

 

[Tim 77]

Most electrical wholesalers will sell it in spray form.

Electrical wholesalers sell manifold paint?

No, they sell galv paint

 

[Knowledge]

Have you tried using hammerite paint . An excellent product designed to be used directly on rust . 5 years gaurentee!