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Duplicolor Metalcast

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:10 am
by MarkyDents
Hello everyone,
Seeing if anyone has tried to use this product line to refinish a well used tub.
https://www.duplicolor.com/product/metalcast-anodized-automotive-paint/
I’d did use it with great success years ago to refinish a bmx bike powerdisc.
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Re: Duplicolor Metalcast

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 4:56 pm
by juicedcoupe
The problem with painting aluminum is getting a good bond.

Be sure the metal is clean and use a quality etching primer, like Eastwood. And give the primer plenty of time to dry, otherwise the etching agents will attack the paint.

Re: Duplicolor Metalcast

Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:16 am
by XLR8
Thanks for posting this.
I have no first-hand experience with Metalcast but I've used a lot of Duplicolor paints over many years and I've always found it to be some of the very best rattle can paint on the market. They use a unique nozzle on their cans that lays down a very even coat that allows the paint to flow well (little to no orange-peel) and the paint seems to have good abrasion resistance qualities. It's good stuff.

I completed a low-budget restoration on this '80 Super Sport many years ago and finished the tank, tail and side covers (the silver parts) completely with Duplicolor products. It turned out great.

Re: Duplicolor Metalcast

Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 1:24 am
by MarkyDents
With what I do for a living I’m always in bodyshops and I can honestly say the finish you achieved is phenomenal !

Re: Duplicolor Metalcast

Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 1:09 pm
by XLR8
MarkyDents wrote: Sun Feb 28, 2021 1:24 am With what I do for a living I’m always in bodyshops and I can honestly say the finish you achieved is phenomenal !
Thank you so much!
That was an ebay basket case ($675). It was a derelict and came with a burned exhaust valve - very used and abused overall. I pulled it apart, replaced the valve, cleaned and re-finished everything and made a pretty decent bike. I rode it for a few years then sold it at the Vintage Festival at Barber Motorsports Park in 2012 ($2,200). With that pipe, it sounded AMAZING!! I regret selling that one. :(

Re: Duplicolor Metalcast

Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 11:06 pm
by therigliveson
While it's not a tub, I did use it to refresh my Traxxas motor plate and motor guard. They came out better than I hoped.

Re: Duplicolor Metalcast

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:16 am
by MarkyDents
therigliveson wrote: Mon Mar 01, 2021 11:06 pm While it's not a tub, I did use it to refresh my Traxxas motor plate and motor guard. They came out better than I hoped.
Wow that legitimately looks like brand new blue anodized aluminum parts !