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 barnettjd77
Regular  Location: dorchester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 483 Status: Offline |
Post #1
As above i need the cambelt doing so at the same time want to clean it up in the bay a tad, it's a mess! cam cover seal/gasket has gone, what paint is best to use? or info on cleaning them down to repaint ect..________________________________________ A red rallye in progress! |
 Posted 19th Apr 2012 at 14:06
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dangti6
aka JKshooter  Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
Post #2
I used halfords high temp paint and it was good.To clean, I would go with brake cleaner. Is sub £1.50 a tin from Peugeot off the top of my head and does a better job than some degreasers i've used. It's what I used on my covers, block etc before painted and has been fine. ________________________________________  |
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Posted 19th Apr 2012 at 14:09
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barnettjd77
Regular Location: dorchester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 483 Status: Offline |
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Oh ideal i shall get some then, I have brake cleaner here already, do you put a coat of laqeur on or not?________________________________________ A red rallye in progress! |
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Posted 19th Apr 2012 at 14:10
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
Post #4
barnettjd77 wrote: Oh ideal i shall get some then, I have brake cleaner here already, do you put a coat of laqeur on or not? i would for a better Finnish,.. ensure this is high temp lacquer too! ________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 19th Apr 2012 at 14:23
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro  Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #5
I use brake cleaner for everything these days!But yes, high temp paints/laquer will do the job ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster  owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 19th Apr 2012 at 14:41
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barnettjd77
Regular Location: dorchester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 483 Status: Offline |
Post #6
I shall get some of that too then debating on colours though, got a black 6, but not sure whether silver or white will be better ________________________________________ A red rallye in progress! |
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Posted 19th Apr 2012 at 14:54
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
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barnettjd77 wrote: I shall get some of that too then debating on colours though, got a black 6, but not sure whether silver or white will be better every one will always have a different opinion on what looks best,.. have a nose though some pix of engine bays and decide for your self what the best colour is,.. it's your car! ________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 19th Apr 2012 at 15:07
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barnettjd77
Regular Location: dorchester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 483 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Yeah true that may go for a lovely yet manly pink colour yet i have a bit of time to think ________________________________________ A red rallye in progress! |
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Posted 19th Apr 2012 at 15:13
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dangti6
aka JKshooter Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
Post #9
I didn't bother using laquer. I think it said something about not bothering. You don't need to use primer with it either.Silver to make it look OEM. White will just look dirty against everything else I imagine. ________________________________________ |
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Posted 19th Apr 2012 at 15:31
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buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro  Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,894 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Clean it uP well first using different size wire brush attachments (to get in all the nooks and crannies) in a cordless drill. I would use etch primer first and then If you want a smooth finish rather than the factory bumpy one then use a few coats of primer or high build Primer second. I would defiantly use a laquer after, high temp would be better. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 21st Apr 2012 at 22:43
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barnettjd77
Regular Location: dorchester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 483 Status: Offline |
Post #11
I have just started cleaning some bits up as am doing the rocker cover gasket at the same time, i got a high temp silver paint from halfords and said don;t use primer with it.  Is it actually possible to clean engine up a bit with it still in car? bloody everything is in the way ________________________________________ A red rallye in progress! |
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Posted 24th Apr 2012 at 16:59
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beez_neez_gt
Seasoned Pro  Location: @ de limit of adhesion ! Registered: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 2,916 Status: Offline |
Post #12
buzzbrightyear wrote: Clean it uP well first using different size wire brush attachments (to get in all the nooks and crannies) in a cordless drill. I would use etch primer first and then If you want a smooth finish rather than the factory bumpy one then use a few coats of primer or high build Primer second. I would defiantly use a laquer after, high temp would be better. Etch primer does not like a lot of heat and the cam cover do get quite hot. I would use 2k clear coat if polished or 2k epoxy primer with 2k paints of any colour you wish to use. These methods will outlast the car, epoxy primer is the toughest primer out there, can also be used on aluminum blocks too. I used degreaser before and got oil leaks, so thanks for the brake cleaner tip, very good  ________________________________________ Pug fee`ver,Pick a Bogey, buy a Pug. Black 306 GTI 6 Standard, was 60k mileage, bargain!! Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 11th Dec 2012 at 12:15
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,793 Status: Offline |
Post #13
brake cleaner is fantastic and i use it for cleaning almost everything________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 11th Dec 2012 at 13:57
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rich306
Seasoned Pro  Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
Post #14
barnettjd77 wrote: I have just started cleaning some bits up as am doing the rocker cover gasket at the same time, i got a high temp silver paint from halfords and said don;t use primer with it. Is it actually possible to clean engine up a bit with it still in car? bloody everything is in the way I did it all when the engine was out, in all honesty unless you remove a fair few bits off of the engine itself, you're going to have fun!! ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 11th Dec 2012 at 19:39
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barnettjd77
Regular Location: dorchester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 483 Status: Offline |
Post #15
I am in NZ until may so mum is driving it haha! don't think she will be too fussed about the whole thing to be honest ________________________________________ A red rallye in progress! |
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Posted 13th Dec 2012 at 11:17
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans!  Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,282 Status: Offline |
Post #16
rikky wrote: brake cleaner is fantastic and i use it for cleaning almost everything Including your dishes i'm lead to believe  |
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Posted 13th Dec 2012 at 11:22
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