Jamtastic3 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Hey BR, just a quick question.What kind of paint can I use to paint some scaffolding poles black in a rig. Paint in a can would be my reckoning but I'm not sure what type of paint. It needs to be fairly durable. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Quick and easy is emulsion. Not HUGELY durable, but if you are clamping things to the bar, nothing will be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GridGirl Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I think there's a paint called Etch-prime or something along those lines, which kinda bonds with the metal - might be a bit more durable than ordinary emulsion. Or, spraypaint can be quite effective :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modge Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Spraying is indeed not the most durable thing in the world, but it 'does' for a while - a one night effort or what ever. Not sure about throwing I in the truck and getting it out looking lovely though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roderick Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Etch-primer is definitely a better solution but something you want to apply carefully. Make sure you read the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and follow all safety instructions i.e. mask, goggles, gloves etc. Probably best applied on a 'dark' day when you can make sure there are no other people in the same room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Anything from emulsion to hammerite will be effective though not resistant to being carelessly trucked. If you have budget then epoxy powder coat can be done by a specialist co. Its much more durable. Keep a black felt tip pen for touching up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-H Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Hiya, you have 3 options: 1. If the barrel needs to look "fresh" all the time, perhaps it's in punters view etc, then use 2" pvc tape. Takes 2 of you. one holds the edge of tape at start of barrel the other walks the tape up flattening as they go rotate barrel overlap by 1cm etc etc. 2. If it's hidden use paint, stage matt is easiest but is prone to build up and you wont be able to get a hook clamp on it eventually. Spray paint is obviously thinner, it's a pain the first time you coat but gets easier after that. Spraying is much more expensive though! 3. My favourite get the stuff powder coated, find a local supplier send it off comes back pucker and it very durable against hook clampage. It may seem expensive but putting your labour cost x materials against doing it manually it's not long before it pays for it's self. And as Jivemaster says keep a fat felt tip handy and you wont go wrong. TTFN. J-H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotboy Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 PVC sounds like a major fag, for short 1-2 metre pieces of scaff I have used Le Mark Matt Gaffer length-ways to cover scaff poles, gives a lovely finish and peels off beautifully afterwards if it's a temporary application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Get a trough (guttering? ) fill it with paint and roll the tubes through it. Stand them on end to dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick S Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 PVC sounds like a major fag, for short 1-2 metre pieces of scaff I have used Le Mark Matt Gaffer length-ways to cover scaff poles I think he's talking about the 2" PVC tape, which would be the same width as the gaffa you use (and probably cheaper) :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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