some more questions

[gopen]

as you all know i am in the process of giving my jago a (army look) face lift.

i painted the metal bull bars,side steps,tow bar and wheels in camouflage, using ordinary spray paints from halfords. after much toil, the painted parts now look really nice.

q1)

my question is this if i want to paint the rest of the fiberglass body in the same colour, will i have any probs? i have read through the tech details on the site about painting. but i could noy get an answer to this.

the original colour of my jago is British racing green. the paint work is really good as it is now, with no cracks etc..

if i paint "millitary" green over this, will it stick? any potential probs with doing this?

q2)
my second prob is....being on the taller side, i find my gear stick is rather short for me, when in the driving position. is there any other long gear sticks that you think my fit a mk1 escort gear box?

or do i have to weld a piece of rod to the current stick and extend it?

cheers
gopen

ps
where i work, i have a friend who has got a different sexual orientation, than that of mine.
after hearing what was said about red jagos here, i asked him what car he drove.
polo.......he siad
cc? 1L
colour
ofcourse.......it was red!!!!!!!!
(ok drseg i have fulfilled my promise, now get my converted brake rod ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

[techsec]

We have used the Jelonite "Repaint" type of paint before (Panther being one example) and touch wood the primer from the same manufacturer seems to do the job.

On the whole what you really need is a primer that will bond to the gel coat surface. There are proper etching primers for the job but not sure on prices. Another possible paint/supply is somewhere that does boats as quite a few of those use fibreglass hulls so need painting.

Regards the gear stick the best option is a piece of aluminium tubing that can be internally threaded to screw on to the gear stick and then can take an external thread at the other end for the gear knob. That way it does not put too much extra weight onto the stick which can be known to cause the gears to jump out when driving along. Naturally extending the stick will increase the throw of the lever so may cause bruised knuckles.

[drseg]

cheers m8
the spare rod took a long journey via my geep which is driven daily by jagojan its in my hands now so will have a go in the next few days
truth is i kept forgetting to pick it up
may have a bash tomorrow if not too much beer tonight

[gopen]

thanks guys,

tech sec, pls clear this for me, are you saying, as long as i use the correct premier, then i can use any paint? even if it is meant for metal based bodies?

also can you give me some names of the premiers?
thanks for the prompt reply.

drseg, sry abt being too enthusiastic mate.knowing uk weather, iam concerned that i might be missing out on all the hot days.

cheers
gopen

[driftwood]

if this is the case then.....ie., etching primer or undercoat suitable for boats......can good old Dulux be applied on top then please?
How the paint is applied can be compressor/air gun or good old Woollies paint brush......but, what about the Earlex Electric Spray Gun.....cost about £70 ish. May be worth a thought. According to Earlex, it will spray etching primer (suitably thinned) and a variety of other types of paints.

[techsec]

Hi gopen as far as I am aware the correct etching primer for fibreglass not only bonds to the gelcoat (suitable rubbed down of course) but acts as a barrier/sealant so allowing painting by various paints such as cellulose, coach paints etc.
Of course the best way of being 100% is to consult with the supplier of the paint & primer prior to purchase.

[drseg]

and also be careful to remove any traces of silicone or fisheyes will occur
have a buddy with some nato camo green paint
dunno if he'll sell it but if your ibterested will ask

[okeydokey]

Be careful m8, its probs lime green Nato paint

[gopen]

yes drseg iam interested in the nato green paint, pls ask your friend if he is willing to sell it to me.
tnks
gopen

[okeydokey]

if he wont try www.jeeparts.co.uk They used to sell it but they never listed it, you gotta phone em.

[Club.Ed.Tonka]

RED RED RED RED RED , err sorry did I mention it should really be RED

[gopen]

what do you guys think of this.
www.dallasautoparts.com/paint.htm
sounds cheap as well?

[Adythewindow]

If you are after some Nato green (Infra Red Reflective), www.anchorsupplies.com list it under vehicles. It does stick to fibreglass as it is self etching, needs no primer and looks the dogs danglies. As you may have guessed, my Jago is of the lean, mean, military look. (Ie green, green, green.)

[Dave the Steam]

Hiya,

I have used Hempel yacht primer and paints, can be got from any good chandlers.

Primer should be fine with any enamel paint, but not cellulose or similar.

Good luck

Yes you can paint it red but the enemy will spot it quicker!!!!!!!!!!

I think it should be yellow, and er - powered by steam. Then the steam clouds stop the enemy seeing it.

TTFN

[drseg]

nato camo paint 12.95 for 2 or 2.5 litres from levesleys ex military supplier on a38 near burton on trent
covers really well he said and is nuke reflective apparently lol

[Club.Ed.Tonka]

..........and if you feeling really flush while you're there how about buying a tank , guarantees you a parking spot at Tescos...........!