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daz1977

bitumen/protectakote
« on: April 08, 2010, 07:23:39 pm »
can i use bitumen water proof paint instead of protectakote, as i think protectakote is over priced for what it is

DaveG

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Re: bitumen/protectakote
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2010, 07:30:16 pm »
I would say yes mate..

I used Thompsons Roof Seal from B and Q (about £20 a tin) and its been fine..

But I would also recommend putting some rubber matting on top (£15 B and Q) approx 2 by 1 metre . This prevents excessive wear from lifting stuff in and out of the van.

One tin is plenty for any van smaller than a Tranny.

Hope that helps..
You can't polish a turd

daz1977

Re: bitumen/protectakote
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2010, 07:32:21 pm »
cheers, i already got a rubber floor,   but with weather been nice thought i would paint the van to moz then can leave it to dry all day in the sun lol,

DaveG

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Re: bitumen/protectakote
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2010, 07:34:53 pm »
go for it then ! ;D but do a couple of coats
You can't polish a turd

mci services

Re: bitumen/protectakote
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2010, 07:39:42 pm »
i used underseal on my last van then stuck a rubber mat in the floor was still good when i sold it. it stays a bit sticky though

Frank pole

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Re: bitumen/protectakote
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2010, 09:54:47 pm »

A "decent" floor paint will get the job done - Its worked for me in my last 5 vans (floor and sides)- the stuff they use on factory floors - Dont buy the cheap stuff you will regret it!