BIG BLUE Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Picked up a Lifeline 2000 AFFF electrically triggered fire extinguisher for £28 the other day! Before I fit it, I was going to take the red paint off and get it resprayed as I am basically a sad tart for colours, etc I think they might be alloy underneath? so was thinking about soaking it in a paint remover? to leave it as bare metal or maybe paint over existing colour (I can source a new decal set for it). Any help appreciated, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Should just come off with paint stripper, but if you are getting somebody to spray it then i would just leave it for them to do, is it full ? Pop a magnet on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BLUE Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Should just come off with paint stripper, but if you are getting somebody to spray it then i would just leave it for them to do, is it full ? Pop a magnet on it Cheers mate I will try the magnet tip when I get home. If it is ally and I use paint stipper, should a little metal polish be enough to at least make it look fairly reasonable? I think it just needs wiring up now. They are meant to be serviced every two years, so I am going to pay the £45 to get that done as I don't want to skimp on a safety product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BLUE Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Should just come off with paint stripper, but if you are getting somebody to spray it then i would just leave it for them to do, is it full ? Pop a magnet on it would prefer to leave it bare, would only get it sprayed if it isn't blingable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 would prefer to leave it bare, would only get it sprayed if it isn't blingable! If it is like the one i polished before chances are it will be quite rough once the clear coat / paint is off, you could probably autosol it and bring a bit of shine out of it but it may still have pit marks in it. Im afraid it is a case of suck it and see so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BLUE Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 If it is like the one i polished before chances are it will be quite rough once the clear coat / paint is off, you could probably autosol it and bring a bit of shine out of it but it may still have pit marks in it. Im afraid it is a case of suck it and see so to speak. Cheers Colin, like you say, I will try and see how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Why not have a chat with Lifeline so see if there are any issues first ? http://www.lifeline-fire.co.uk What made you go for AFFF over ABC ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BLUE Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Why not have a chat with Lifeline so see if there are any issues first ? http://www.lifeline-fire.co.uk What made you go for AFFF over ABC ? I gave them a call and I think what I am proposing will doing will be fine. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 A nice find there Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BLUE Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 A nice find there Neil I think they are around £350 new, so yes, I am well pleased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BLUE Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 Spent a few hours getting covered in paint stripper and red paint, but I think the fire ext came out well. Just got to wire it in now and get it serviced. Also just looked in the Demon Tweeks Motorsport catalogue and a new Zero2000 International Elec Fire Ext is £426! result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Getting ready for a race series? Roll cage, fire extingusher system, will it will be front and rear tow eyes next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BLUE Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 Lol, you never know mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Looks good Neil. Doesn't look like any pits or marks in it which is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BLUE Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 Looks good Neil. Doesn't look like any pits or marks in it which is good. Thanks Colin - yes, it came out better than I expected:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Nice one Neil Gotta say mate am loving your car looks better and better everytime i see it, what else you got planned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BLUE Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 Nice one Neil Gotta say mate am loving your car looks better and better everytime i see it, what else you got planned? Cheers mate - likewise - your car always looks good. I am going to finish the interior (some more, new defi gauges and and the like), then I will consider some more serious mechanical upgrades! What events are you going to get to this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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