DavidC Posted January 21, 2003 Posted January 21, 2003 I don't get my kit until the end of Feb, but I want to start making enquiries about getting the Ally Panels powder coated black. Could someone give me a rough length and width/height measurement of the rear bulkhead panel, the 2 floor panels (SEiW) that sit under the seats, and the trans tunnel side panels? Cheers David C ps: Should I just paint them rather than pay for coating?? Quote
neo Posted January 21, 2003 Posted January 21, 2003 once you start with paint and it starts coming off you will wish you had'nt, power coating is alot more durable and a better finish, IMHO like Quote
Pembroke Pat Posted January 22, 2003 Posted January 22, 2003 Tough powder coating may be but with any flexing, it tends to crack and flake off. One thing to point out is that you will have to ensure that all panel edges within the cockpit are covered or suitably radiused. Carpets cover a lot of sins but there is no reason why you couldn't put in good edging. I'll try to remember to measure up my panels tonight when I get home Quote
DavidC Posted January 22, 2003 Author Posted January 22, 2003 Cheers. I think I'll just get the tunnel carpet piece, or get one made. But for the rear bulkhead panel and the floor I have no intention of fitting carpets...to much rain in this country for carpets in a car with no roof!!! I'll put a drain plug in a floor panel instead DC Quote
Pembroke Pat Posted January 22, 2003 Posted January 22, 2003 I am sure that someone close to you may lend you the carpet section for the SVA. Worth a try anyway Quote
moomin Posted January 22, 2003 Posted January 22, 2003 David, I passed SVA with no carpets - no problem. You can get some rubber trim like this: --O in cross section (if you see what I mean) which you fit between the panels and forms a radiussed edge along the top of the tunnel. Also I have powder coated panels - much better IMO, but I got mine done at the factory. Moom. Quote
DavidC Posted January 22, 2003 Author Posted January 22, 2003 I got a quote from the factory a while back, £250. I'll see if i can get it done cheaper. Surely I can. Quote
DAVE O Posted January 22, 2003 Posted January 22, 2003 David C Where abouts are you, I know a good Powder Coating Co. in Herts. Dave O. Quote
Mark Stanton Posted January 22, 2003 Posted January 22, 2003 You could also call Andy at Cat Motorsport for powder coating Quote
DavidC Posted January 22, 2003 Author Posted January 22, 2003 I'm gonna be building the car in Edgware, N. London. Where is this coating co? Quote
DavidC Posted January 22, 2003 Author Posted January 22, 2003 Not keen on anodising. All the ally panels on the car in my avatar are anodised, and it gets worn and looks tatty. Has anyone measured me some panels yet? DC Quote
moomin Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 David, Mail me offline, or send a PM or sommat. I can do this at the weekend for you if you like. Moom. Quote
brianm Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I really don't see the need to treat the ally panels of the car, other than to protect them from salt, etc in winter, by an oil spray. Both my previous Westies, 5 year old and 7 year old, have had undersides that you could eat your dinner off and they were'nt cosseted Brian. Quote
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