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[mk=john]

Hi
Just a question on protecting the wheel arches of my mini. I am in the process of priming my mini with celly, the car is a completely bare shell. Anyway, i plan to do the sills, inside the rear arches, and under the front wings. What is the best thing I can use to protect these areas? I quite like the idea of a smooth stonechip, as this might be easlier to keep clean if the car is to be concours.

I guess whatever i apply needs to go on top of the primer, but underneath the paint.

Is shultz actually stonechip, and where can I get this stuff from?

Cheers

[cookie4343]

I think there basically the same thing but not to sure but im definate both can be painted over.
If it was me id properly go for smooth stonechip.

[olds_kool_lews]

i would go for stone chip, shultz is thick black underseal type crap thats used by back street garages to cover up bodged repairs and crap welding. stonechip is the best as you can prime and paint over it

[mk=john]

i would go for stone chip, shultz is thick black underseal type crap thats used by back street garages to cover up bodged repairs and crap welding. stonechip is the best as you can prime and paint over it

is the Hammerite stonechip any good, and where can I get the smooth stonechip from (in a can). Cheers

[Retro_10s]

stone chip out of a rattle can is very thin - doesn't provide much protection but does leave a lovely satin finish.

I would strongly recommend setting your spray gun up and shooting some U-POL Gravitex stone chip - It's a superior product and leaves a good looking, hard wearing finish that can be painted over if required. but you'll have to work hard to get it smooth

[cookie4343]

i would go for stone chip, shultz is thick black underseal type crap thats used by back street garages to cover up bodged repairs and crap welding. stonechip is the best as you can prime and paint over it

is the Hammerite stonechip any good, and where can I get the smooth stonechip from (in a can). Cheers

You can get it from any halfords stores in a large can for about 6 pound in white or black or if you have an elliots or oscotts anywhere near you or a paint shop they will do it.

[cookie4343]

Here you go hope this is what your looking for.

BLACK
http://cgi.ebay.co.u...id=p3286.c0.m14

WHITE
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GREY
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[john1.2pearl]

stone chip out of a rattle can is very thin - doesn't provide much protection but does leave a lovely satin finish.

I would strongly recommend setting your spray gun up and shooting some U-POL Gravitex stone chip - It's a superior product and leaves a good looking, hard wearing finish that can be painted over if required. but you'll have to work hard to get it smooth

Agreed ^^^^ Gravitex is very good

[Paul Wiginton]

Milton Keynes Paint and Equipment do Gravitex, its water based so better for you and it can be painted over

Paul

[mighty mini jack]

Am i right in thinking the Gravitex stuff has to be applied with a shultz gun?

[john1.2pearl]

Yup, needs to be applied with a Stonechip/Underseal Gun

[mighty mini jack]

I shall be getting some of that then.

From what you guys have said, it sounds really good.

Any recommended places to buy from online?

[mk=john]

Hi
Well, this morning i went to MK paint and equipment to get Gravitex. It comes in a 1L plastic bottle, I got two just in case. I have heard really good things about this stuff, so now i have it.

[Retro_10s]

[Pauly]

Bit of a hijack, but whats the rough type of underseal thats applied in the factory or whats the next best thing to buy now?

Paul.