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27/7/2014 at 12:43pm
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Doh! my AL-KO hitch has badly faded,
any ideas how I can rejuvenate it.
I did think of something like that plasti-kote spray paint, (thats if I can scource the right colour)
Your suggestions would be very welcome
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27/7/2014 at 1:53pm
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Looks terrible doesn't it? A new handle is just less than £20 on e-bay, not a lot more than tins of primer and paint. Just needs covered when youu're not using it to stop it fading.
The only problem then is the faded handbrake lever and jockey wheel handle. It's never ending.
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27/7/2014 at 2:17pm
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EXACTLY!
there must other caravanners who might of solved this little problem??
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28/7/2014 at 10:39am
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Mmmm! worth a try, but I think mines past that, its almost a mucky grey.
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03/8/2014 at 12:05pm
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Hey! I only think iv'e cracked it!
when in BOYES shop, i spotted some airosol spray paint that looks very close to the Al-KO hitch original colour.
So I took a punt.
cleaned the said hitch with a rag with some thinners on it,
(also bought from BOYES £2.90 ish!)
then after masking surrounding paintwork i simply sprayed it.... 1st coat, what a difference!
so leaving a canny while I gave it a couple more coats,and i must say at this stage i'm well pleased with the results.
The paint I used is: RUST-OLEUM
CRAFT & HOBBY
ENAMEL in "Balmoral"
I did thik that the paint might of stayed sticky, but no it has dried thankfully.
Now i need an A frame cover to protect it from the sun.
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