Rust oleum

I am hopefully going paint my van soon, it will either be rolled or sprayed. Has anyone used rust oleum before? I was just wondering what the correct mix is.
 
Find you local supplier and arrange
an appointment they will be more than happy
to give you all the info on type of brush or roller to use.
Good luck.

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The Colonel Mustard six speed
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chasbaps did his with rattle cans
did scott do his with rollers and elbow grease?

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Have a look through this.

http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Bodywork_and_Glass_Roller_painting


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Adam and Ange had a good go at this

http://forum.commervanfan.co.uk/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2147&whichpage=3

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I'm still in the thick of it. Too much to say about it really here but certainly seek out all the info you can get. Have a look on my Readers Ride as i think i may have a few pics on there. Will post something better tomorrow in terms of websites.
 
Panky put the website up that i was thinking of. Have a good look around it. If you have a spare 1.5k go and have it sprayed. But if you are mad, like myself and refuse to pay that, then follow this method. I have some great results but it's not an easy way out. It has taken me many, and i mean many man hours of wet sanding. The results however will shock any sharp eyed folk. I cannot wait to finish mine. Any questions feel free to mail me. Good luck!!!
 
Run like the wind from rustoleum is my opinion. Using it on my 1275gt is my biggest regret. And the only solution is to remove every last trace of it by getting the shell dipped and starting again. You can't put any other paint on top of it as it reacts and IMHO it doesnt really harden. The only plus sides are the rustproofing and ease of use.

 
Again............Personal preference ;) not everybody has the spare cash Nickclubman. And just to add. We won't be trying to sell the van so in terms of changing colour, we will be more than happy. See, always a new slant ;) Do what suits you Andrew.
 
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Lol I can assure you that I don't have cash to spare.



I don't mean to presume anybody's financial position mate. I think what's more important here, is that these van's are kept on the road. Of course there are lovely examples out there, and ones that need a bit more love ;) Personally, I love all the van's regardless of how mint or not they look. The only reason I would discourage anybody to paint their van using Rust-Oleum is the length of time it takes to do. I have spent hours on my van and I COULD afford a spray job. I just saw a few video's of other people's attempts and was hooked on the idea. I never gave any thought to wether i could paint over it in future :) it's all good. I respect your comments. It's what makes the world go round [8D]. Be a miserable place if we all agreed on everything wouldn't it :D
 
I think everyone opinions are valid, we all have slightly different ideas for our commers. But as comm-don says the more commers we keep on the road the better. For me I can't afford to have my van sprayed, but hopefully my best mate will be able to spray it for me using rust oleum . I am a very proud owner of a commer, and without the help of our forum I would struggle. My van is taking shape now, I can't wait to take my little girl out in her. We all have one thing in common.....we all love commers.
 
I have mixed rustoleum with thinners and hardeners previously, rolled it on and found it set as hard as 2pk. Goes on far smoother and makes flatting back and removal easy. I have the ratio on a piece of paper somewhere.
 
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New photo's coming soon Adam good to see you're still here too mate, hope your well. How's your van coming along?


Ummm, it isn't mate. Herald and VW are on wedding duties this year so are both taking up my precious time. Will get on the case though... will have had a fair bit more welding experience by the time the Commer gets the wand waved over it!

I'm really interested in Rustoleum. Looks like if it's applied correctly that it's very good stuff.
 
What's the best ratio of white spirits to rustoleum when using a roller and brush?

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Cant advise on that but if you Google it I'm sure there'll be someone who knows. One thing I do know is that when you mix it don't whisk it about but gently stir and fold the paint with a broad, flat spatular - otherwise it gets full of bubbles and they show up when you paint it on[xx(]

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Cheers Panky I know it's been a long saga but I am going to start it this week.

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