Painting inside of fibreglass hi-top

Post by **smnbyt** » 07 Oct 2008, 22:14

Can anyone suggest what paint i should use to paint the inside of a fibreglass hi-top

its bare fibreglass not boarded or anything

thanks

Website · Post by **syncrosimon** » 07 Oct 2008, 22:39

This

http://www.combicolor.co.uk/index.php?a ... lourselect

Big cans, half the price of halfrauds, a good selection of colours, fast delivery.

Really most paint will stick, if it is nice and clean, and prep'd, but the combicolour sticks like hsit to a blanket.

I have also used spray hammerite (in white satin) and it has worked fine, the combi colour is cheaper, and a satin colour looks better.

Post by **djhammy** » 07 Oct 2008, 22:41

HI sorry can't help re the paint but i i had carpet put on mine following a fire.
It has lasted 7 years so far and helps keep it warmer well i think it does. Looks good as well.

Where abouts in Hampshire are you?

Dave aka Hammy

Post by **smnbyt** » 07 Oct 2008, 22:55

cheers guys,

I just so happen to have some of that paint in the shed, i used it to paint the metalwork inside the van

I would like carpet, dont really think i'm capable of doing it though

Hammy, I'm in winchester

Post by **jed the spread** » 07 Oct 2008, 22:58

Spray on contact adhesive and cheap thin carpet is a doddle. And it gets you a little high too

jed

Post by **smnbyt** » 07 Oct 2008, 23:04

jed the spread wrote:Spray on contact adhesive and cheap thin carpet is a doddle. And it gets you a little high too

jed

the only trouble is its got ridges and stuff all over the place, i can see it being a nightmare

Post by **jed the spread** » 07 Oct 2008, 23:13

you got a picture of your roof from the outside?

jed

Post by **Rozzo** » 07 Oct 2008, 23:23

tiger seal some thin batons to the roof then staple some hardboard or thin ply to it to make the roof flat for carpeting. dead easy to do

Post by **smnbyt** » 07 Oct 2008, 23:23

jed the spread wrote:you got a picture of your roof from the outside?

jed

I'll take one tomorrow matey

Post by **smnbyt** » 07 Oct 2008, 23:26

Rozzo wrote:tiger seal some thin batons to the roof then staple some hardboard or thin ply to it to make the roof flat for carpeting. dead easy to do

I'll look into that then fella, cheers,

have you got a picture of the inside of your roof?

Post by **windysurfer** » 08 Oct 2008, 06:27

Rozzo wrote:tiger seal some thin batons to the roof then staple some hardboard or thin ply to it to make the roof flat for carpeting. dead easy to do

That how mines been done,but the hardboard has then been covered in lining carpet and then the hardboard screwed to the batons.I've also insulated between the batons with thermowrap.

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[IMG:320:240]http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z242 ... udy007.jpg[/img]

Give Mark (roadmark69 on here or BY) a ring for your lining materials and glue

http://www.megavanmats.com

Post by **smnbyt** » 08 Oct 2008, 07:44

windysurferuk wrote:
Rozzo wrote:tiger seal some thin batons to the roof then staple some hardboard or thin ply to it to make the roof flat for carpeting. dead easy to do

That how mines been done,but the hardboard has then been covered in lining carpet and then the hardboard screwed to the batons.I've also insulated between the batons with thermowrap.

[IMG:320:240]http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z242 ... udy009.jpg[/img]

[IMG:320:240]http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z242 ... udy007.jpg[/img]

Give Mark (roadmark69 on here or BY) a ring for your lining materials and glue

http://www.megavanmats.com

That looks really nice mate,

I think i'll put the extra effort in and go down that route,

Post by **lloyd** » 08 Oct 2008, 11:03

Will definitely make it warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

Post by **djhammy** » 10 Oct 2008, 16:11

I was up in Winchester today flyering for my club nights in Southampton.

The Mrs and i go up there most Fridays as she goes to a weight watchers meeting at the rugby Club.

If you ever want to meet up for a coffee or something I'm up for that or you can check out the carpet job in mine. Having said that the floor carpet and rock and roll bed covering is very tatty as i use it to lug my dj gear round and the dog doesn't care either.

Cheers Hammy