bringing this up: I have been doing some research and I think the following plan is the best one: I would prep the panels by sand blasting them, then apply UPOL #8 Acid primer, then UPOL gravitex and then applying the Kaiflex on it (the Kaiflex would then be covered with metal sheets)...

Hi @discomania, My expedition to find epoxy paint led to some success (TDS attached): BASF MasterEmaco® 8100 AP: Single component epoxy based zinc rich primer for steel Berger ZINCANODE 600: A two pack epoxy zinc rich primer. Else I am going back to Europe on vacation next week and I can buy...

@ash what do you mean by: you could even etch, then prime then stonechip. I thought that etch-primer was one product - how can you etch and then prime?

great stuff, I will give it a try then :) @Ash2304 How should i treat the bulkhead and the footwells before applying the Gravitex? After cleaning with a degreaser just a clear-up of the old paint with sand-paper at GRIT100 would be sufficient so that the Gravitex would attach well onto the...

Great, got myself the washprimer at Sikkens - wanted to take the 2k paint but the guy at the counter said that it won't flex with the chassis creating cracks in the paint that will allow corrosion - @discomania is that the case, and if so should i settle for a normal 1k epoxy paint? i can sort...

Hi All, I am looking at applying a good insulating material for Wheely (1995 Land Rover Defender 6x4) so that in my trips around Ghana and Africa I won't suffer too much from the engine heat nor the very loud engine noise I bought 20mm Kaiflex...

Heya, reading online I came across James' website, and as part of his rebuild he states: 'I coated the footwells with Ixell stone chip, this helps cut down on panel noise and adds long term protection to the steel. It can be over painted'...

Great @discomania I went again to Sikkens and it turns out that they have the following two primers (attached more details): 1) Washprimer: A one component chrome-free, self-etching washprimer that offers excellent corrosion resistance without the use of metal preps and conditioners...

Alright - I understand set-up is a sensitive topic - I will figure out where to put them with the support of someone offline. So rather than set-up suggestions, what products do you recommend for Defender security, I'd be keen to hear your views on 1) Pedal locks 2) transmission locks 3)...

Hi @discomania another exciting day fishing out what I need - i finally found the sandpaper of the right GRIT so that's on its own it's an achievement. With respect to the primer is not as easy :) I found some but no one is an Etch-primer as you reccomend.... Either this one from Coo-Var...

Great you guys always save me from messing up things! :) I thought that putting gravitex on the side of the floor facing the road would be a good idea, if you think it's not I will find another way of using my spare gravitex :D

Hi guys, Got to some Gravitex left and would like to cover the front and back floor of my Landy to reduce the noise when going off-road and having stones hitting the panels and rattling through. I was thinking to remove the panels, bring them to the paint shop, and have them sprayed with...

Thanks, I can't find UPOL Acid #8 here but anyway you reccomend to use a Etch Primer rather than the wash primer - is my understanding correct? What Gr size of sand paper would you use to take away the original paint from the fuel tank? I am looking forward to starting with this job :)

sure, plenty of pics - I will document every step along the way, so this shall be useful for whoever comes next :) So to close off the bit on the prime, since I will sand-paper until most of the original black paint is gone (which Gr sand paper you recommend) is best if I find a proper Etch...

ok, in all of this, I am actually seeking to understand where is to best place it as it'd be best secure - so whoever looks at this will notice that the place suggested is 'better' and hence won't even try to get close to it:) any recommendations on that then? :D

@payydg where have you fixed your locks? have yuo reinforced that bit of the car frame internally?

Hi All, I want to increase the security of my doors to make it tougher to get in. I am also working on a solution for the windows/glass but I will keep this separate. For this I have been roaming for potential solutions and the one that I think is best is to put YALE P400S at the doors - this...

Thanks so much @discomania ! today I went in town to get all that was needed and found almost everything! Got the gravitex and also a spray shop who has the specific gravitex gun to apply the orange peel look! For the rest I have 4 questions: 1-Found also a PU sealant (took me 2 hours in the...

@discomania you are fantastic! Thanks a lot! All clear and understood. I will leave out the underbody seal then - what's the purpose of this material normally? I am not clear what you mean by 'for total belts and braces you could then paint the underseal onto the bottom of the tank to give it...

Great thanks @discomania ! Much clearer now! Finally, after a lot of research in Ghana I have found some products Underbody Seal: Teroson SB 3110 - see attached details --> is this good or shall I buy in Europe the Hammerite? Stone Chip paint: Gravitex like this one...