question on stainless bullbar

Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 21:34

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Bull Bars, Rails & Steps

A vehicle's bull bar, sides steps and rails are known as its "bar work". Some critics might suggest that bar work is not necessary but for people actually using their vehicles for offroad touring,

Member - Mark G (NSW)

gday all,does anyone know what i can apply to my bullbar to stop the headlights from shining back.at the moment i have 100 mile tape but as it gets older it looks a bit ragged.the surface is stainless steel.obviously paint wont stick but someone might have an idea,cheers.

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Reply By: Eric Experience - Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 22:14

Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 22:14

Mark.
Matt black paint will stick to aluminium or stainless. just use the right primer. Eric.

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Reply By: Shaker - Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 23:03

Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 23:03

If you don't want to mess about with masking tape & paint, you could get some sign vinyl & use it in the same manner as you used the "100 mph tape".

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Reply By: Member - Doug T (FNQ) - Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 23:28

Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 23:28

TJM has the right tape for the right job

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Reply By: Member - neville G (QLD) - Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 05:37

Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 05:37

I have used a tape that is used to protect the leading edge of aircraft wings and struts. You would have to contact an aircraft maintenance workshopto see if they would sll you the quantity required.
Cheers, Nev.

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Reply By: Member -Signman - Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 08:33

Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 08:33

Your local sign shop will be able to help you out !!!

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Follow Up By: Member - Mark G (NSW) - Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 08:38

Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 08:38

much appreciated guys,thanks

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Reply By: Member No 1- Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 08:48

Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 08:48

whats wrong with duct tape...seen a lot houses built with it..hahaha

i reckon a flat black paint is the go,... which is easily touched up when it gets a bit shabby

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Reply By: snow - Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 12:18

Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 12:18

Can't say that I have seen a stainless roo bar before, reckon it would be a fair bit heavier than a mild steel eh?

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Follow Up By: Member - Mark G (NSW) - Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 16:11

Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 16:11

snow,yes there is such a thing,IRONMAN SUSPENSION bring one out.check my profile the top bar is stainless and the rest is hammer tone finish.the whole bullbar without the winch and extras weighs 60kg,which probably weighs about the same as most others on the market give or take.and i spose they are there to do a job to protect your investment not just to look pretty.again thanks for the advice.

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Reply By: Member - Shane D (QLD) - Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 18:51

Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 18:51

I just use flat black spray piant.
A fair bit of time goes into masking/covering off to protect from overspray, but the trick is to use lots of light coats, not just 2-3 heavy ones.
The piant will just beed up and not take, just use light & fast sweeps, give a few minutes and repeat, maybe do 4-5 times, the more times you do it, the more heavier you can apply.

Shane

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