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« on: January 02, 2008, 23:56:45 pm »

Doe's anyone know where I can get some Zolotite paint (i think its called that ) for my tin ware . Similar to Bill Schwimmer's and Darrell Bomgaar's .
Going to be re-detailing my engine and I want to apply this finnish . I did read about it way back some place but cant remember the specifics , seam to recall it being available in aerosol form ?
any help on availability especially in the UK would be gratefully appreciated .
Cheers Glenn.


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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2008, 00:05:13 am »

Do you mean Zolatone??? any store that sales automotive paint will have it.
I used it for the bed on a truck I used to have. the stuff is great Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2008, 00:10:12 am »

Thats the stuff Zolatone , I just cant cant seem to find it over here it the England .
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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2008, 00:11:41 am »

Do you mean Zolatone??? any store that sales automotive paint will have it.
I used it for the bed on a truck I used to have. the stuff is great Smiley

Bed? The bed was hot pink if I remember correctly.....the REST of the truck was Zolotone.

I think the finish 49-rag wants is silver-vein or hammered silver finish. It is a nice look.
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2008, 00:16:01 am »

Now behave you two  Grin   Its just the paint i need  Wink
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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2008, 00:22:17 am »

Now behave you two  Grin   Its just the paint i need  Wink

maybe the finish you want is vegemite.  Grin
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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2008, 00:31:33 am »

 Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin

 Jim you kill me

Now go and get me a can , and stick it in the post there's a good chap  Wink
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2008, 00:36:03 am »

Zolotone is the paint used in the past by some people to do the engine bay or trunk area. You can buy a similar paint in aerosol form in Homebase. However, I think the hammer-effect finish you're talking about is a stove enameling process.
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2008, 00:40:39 am »

Cheers Keith , will pop down to Homebase for a can and a bit of experimenting , got a stove enameling contact will see where that leads me
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2008, 01:06:50 am »

Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin

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Now go and get me a can , and stick it in the post there's a good chap  Wink

I'd go for the Olde English Charm look and do it up in a walnut burl finish. You know like an old Bentley's dashboard. Now that's hot.
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« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2008, 01:36:25 am »

I think Bill's tinware is powdercoated in a hammertone not Zolotone.  Zolotone was used in some domestic (US) cars in the trunk area.  It hides many flaws and that's why some people use it.  I sprayed my glove box with it.  I believe it is water based and needs to be sealed with a clear coat for durability.
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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2008, 01:44:07 am »

try the stone effect paint you can get a B & Q the paint over the top in the colour you require , thats how I did my tinware
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« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2008, 02:49:42 am »

Most of the Guys Nowdays use powdercoated tinware in a hammertone Finish,Hammertone is also made in a spray can Form as a paint which you can get at most  home improvement centers (Lowes,Home Depot) in paint form it is limited to about six different colors. If it is done as a Powdercoat there are alot more color choices. Zolotone was used in some domestic (US) cars in the trunk area.  It hides many flaws and that's why some people use it. 
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« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2008, 10:39:05 am »

You're thinking of antique silver powdercoat finish
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« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2008, 11:13:54 am »

Thanks for the suggestions guys , kinda like that last one Ben , will see if I can get it done similar a couple of shades nearer to black .
This thread has got me thinking , has anyone ever seen an old MGB dash board , finished in a black crackle effect , might have to look into what the powder coaters can do ?

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« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2008, 11:33:27 am »

you mean http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8219&frostProductName=Black+Wrinkle+Finish+%28310ml%29&catID=24&subCatID=34&FrostCat=Painting&FrostSubcat=Others

p.s I think Bernie used to sell Zolotone, it's what paul bates tinware is finished in
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« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2008, 11:51:56 am »

Nice link , Cheers Ben . Smiley
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« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2008, 09:44:54 am »

You're thinking of antique silver powdercoat finish
like this





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cool effect
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