Model D mk 111 1957 engine painted ?
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 11:22 pmShould the engine and transmission tunnel cases be painted silver or should they be in bare alloy as standard
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Model D mk 111 1957 engine painted ?
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Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 11:22 pmRe: Model D mk 111 1957 engine painted ?
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:30 amPainted. (not powder coated)
Re: Model D mk 111 1957 engine painted ?
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:08 pmStandard finish from the factory was a light coat of aluminium paint for the Model D150, i.e. Crankcase (all castings) and the intake manifold, plus the air filter casing (but not the carburettor), and the under-seat tool-carrier tube and its lid.
To make the scooter as authentic as possible, the suggested colour to use is: Fiat 690 Aluminium Silver, with no undercoat or top clear coat ( so it's easily damaged!). I understand that many people do use a petrol-resistant clear coat on their restorations e.g. Hycote XUK 435.
To make the scooter as authentic as possible, the suggested colour to use is: Fiat 690 Aluminium Silver, with no undercoat or top clear coat ( so it's easily damaged!). I understand that many people do use a petrol-resistant clear coat on their restorations e.g. Hycote XUK 435.
Re: Model D mk 111 1957 engine painted ?
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:52 pmTop guys thank you very much
Re: Model D mk 111 1957 engine painted ?
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 6:34 pmCareful, many "aluminum" paints have a completely inappropriate (and ugly) shiny finish. Seymour "Alumi Blast" is a perfect match.
Re: Model D mk 111 1957 engine painted ?
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:04 pmLambretta Paints (of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England) sell the Fiat 690 Argento Ruote as a base coat paint and a base coat aerosol:
http://www.lambretta-paints.co.uk/shop/ ... rch=Search
Lambretta-paints.co.uk is a branch of AMD Paints & Parts, dedicated exclusively to catering for the needs of Lambretta enthusiasts and professional restorers alike.
They are very helpful when you email them via their website.
http://www.lambretta-paints.co.uk/shop/ ... rch=Search
Lambretta-paints.co.uk is a branch of AMD Paints & Parts, dedicated exclusively to catering for the needs of Lambretta enthusiasts and professional restorers alike.
They are very helpful when you email them via their website.
Re: Model D mk 111 1957 engine painted ?
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:37 pmThanks again for your help guys
I am in a lucky position of being a paint sprayer and have a good network of getting hold of paint .
As for the finish if you use a 2k clearcoat and mix it with a 50% / 70% thinners mix ( fade out coat ) then add it as a dust coat it will go Matt but give your basecoat protection as if you have lacquered it .
It's worked well a few times for me in the past so I will give it ago ontop of the fiat basecoat
Thanks again
I am in a lucky position of being a paint sprayer and have a good network of getting hold of paint .
As for the finish if you use a 2k clearcoat and mix it with a 50% / 70% thinners mix ( fade out coat ) then add it as a dust coat it will go Matt but give your basecoat protection as if you have lacquered it .
It's worked well a few times for me in the past so I will give it ago ontop of the fiat basecoat
Thanks again
Re: Model D mk 111 1957 engine painted ?
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 6:58 pmBig Al is right on the petrol resistance. I di mine in the Fiat silver never used lacquer because I did think about it athe time and now regret it!
Use the lacquer
Bolti
Use the lacquer
Bolti
Re: Model D mk 111 1957 engine painted ?
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2016 10:36 pmI have found a lacquer that will probably give a more authentic look than the Hycote XUK 435, which gives a gloss finish.
It's called PROXL Crystal Clear Petrol Resistant lacquer, and comes in 400ml aerosols. It's available in matt or satin finish, as well as gloss.
It's called PROXL Crystal Clear Petrol Resistant lacquer, and comes in 400ml aerosols. It's available in matt or satin finish, as well as gloss.