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scottish110

Member Since: 10 Nov 2011
Location: Inverurie
Posts: 363

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Painting Cheque Plate

ANy one have any advice on whats the best way to get a good clean look when painting cheque plating ? Or should i powder coat ?

30th May 2012 3:37pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20821

I would powder coat because paint will flake quickly I would imagine.

30th May 2012 3:54pm

scottish110

Member Since: 10 Nov 2011
Location: Inverurie
Posts: 363

they were already painted by previous owner and now are flaking hence the reason why im trying to decide what to do... think powder coating was a better idea but just thought i would ask around to see if there was anything better...

30th May 2012 4:12pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11325

There's no reason why paint shouldn't work, but they would need to be prepared properly with etch primer.

Having said that, I've just had a set of tubular side steps galvanised and then power coated, which included the ali treadplate bits for the latter and they look very smart...in the garage. Haven't had chance to fit them yet

Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia

30th May 2012 4:14pm

GUM97

Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3555

1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey

konabikes11 wrote:
I would powder coat because paint will flake quickly I would imagine.

That all depends on what paint you use!
The problem with powder coating is that if it gets scratched, you have to re do the whole thing, whereas with paint, you can just touch it up.
If you go for paint, I would reccomend POR15. It's fantastic stuff, and pretty easy to paint with, just stay away from the UV resistant POR15, as it is absolutely terrible to paint with!

30th May 2012 4:19pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

What about anadised? Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

12th Jun 2012 7:08am

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

I used plasticoat spray paint on the snow cowl and it's stood up to the tests of green lanes.

do you plan to walk on the chequerplate?

12th Jun 2012 7:17am

G4UJS

Member Since: 20 Jan 2019
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 226

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver

resurrecting an old thread!!

Any new thoughts?

How about black hammerite?....anyone tried that?

Cheers

Rob

1st May 2019 10:00am

T140

Member Since: 15 Mar 2016
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 177

I had mine done with raptor a few years back and has lasted well. nobody is perfect but being Scottish is a start

1st May 2019 10:23am

airpusher

Member Since: 04 Sep 2011
Location: South Wales
Posts: 372

2006 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Zambezi Silver

There are buzzweld options.

I’ve used other stuff from here and it’s been good, this is next ish on my list.

https://www.facebook.com/Buzzweld/videos/260202688192466 2006 Defender Double Cab- Zambezi Silver

1st May 2019 9:30pm

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