Bristol Metal Spraying & Protective Coatings Ltd

With over 60 years in the preparation and application of wet paint systems we have experience in the processes and techniques of a wide range of paint products and their specific applications. Wet paint systems are employed for both anti corrosion protection and for cosmetic finish purposes from single coat primer applications to multi-coat two-pack systems. Hi-build two-pack system will offer long life corrosion protection in excess of 20 years in the harshest of environments.

We draw from an extensive range of paint manufactures producing polyurethane and epoxy systems that can provide protection in temperatures from –30°C up to 400°C from splash zone and immersed or sub-sea conditions to desert and aggressive industrial environments.

We are experienced in the field of Off-shore protection applications and we apply paint systems to meet the requirements specified by major companies such as: BP, Conoco, NORSOK, Shell, Esso, Brown & Root, Exxon Mobile, Phillips Petroleum, Total, Saudi Aramco, Texaco, Kvaerner, ABB Off-shore.

Paint systems are used in industry to provide long life protection to vessels, pumps and valves, structural steel fabrications and machined components. The systems are prepared by abrasive blasting to the highest standard followed by the application of multiple layers of paints. Most paint systems are 2 pack products from epoxy zinc primers for corrosion and chemical resistance to “hard wearing” epoxy undercoats and polyurethane gloss finishes.

We have long term associations with the treatment of Military hardware from removing existing coatings to re-painting of Armoured Personnel Carriers and gun components to the latest Defence Standards.

We are not only able to apply the heavy industrial coatings but also finishes to architectural structures and modern art pieces that require not only a corrosion protection but also a highly decorative finish

We undertake restoration projects with specialist contractors to preserve some of our national heritage sites. These items require great care in the removal of the existing paint systems and the re-application of a far superior modern multi-coat system. The items must be handled with great care throughout the various processes in order not to damage a potentially irreplaceable item.

Where possible we use paint products that comply with the latest environmental legislation in order to reduce volatile organic compounds which pollute the environment and affect the ozone layer. We monitor, record and report our usage levels to the environment agency.



BATH OLD BRIDGE, BRISTOL This bridge underwent a full refurbishment and was abrasive blasted and repainted to a Department of Transport Specification to ensure that it would be protected for in excess of 20 years.
Metering system for off shore oil and gas field protected by a multi-coat two-pack anti-corrosive paint system for Alderley Systems. Abrasive blasting is carried out using chilled angular iron to achieve SA2.5. The substrate is then primed with zinc rich epoxy primer to a thickness of 65 microns. Two mid-coats of high-build epoxy are applied to achieve a DFT of 125 microns per coat. Finally a topcoat of two-pack polyurethane is applied to a DFT of 50 microns. The polyurethane will provide good resistance to weathering and offer excellent colour retention in ultra violet light.
Metering systems for off shore oil and gas field protected by a multi-coat two-pack anti-corrosive paint system for Alderley Systems. This system will provide protection in temperatures in excess of 200°C. Abrasive blasting is carried out using chilled angular iron to SA3. The substrate is then primed using an inorganic zinc silicate to a thickness of 75 microns which is then sealed with a tie coat of 25 microns. Two mid-coats of high-build epoxy are applied to achieve a DFT of 125 microns per coat. Finally a topcoat of two-pack polyurethane is applied to a DFT of 50 microns.
Access Gantry Section for the Second Severn crossing (15m x 3m x 4m). Abrasive Blasted and Painted with a 4-coat Epoxy Paint System to a minimum DFT of 325 microns at our Bristol Works.
The aluminium armour of this Warrior Armoured fighting vehicle (weighing 6 tonnes) has been stripped of it’s original coating using plastic media and re-painted at our Bristol works with a 3-coat epoxy/polyurethane paint system which offers a very durable corrosion protection.
This ornate fountain (Circa 1800) was abrasive blasted to remove the multiple layers of paint that had been applied during it’s lifetime and re-painted in our Bristol works using a 4-coat epoxy paint system with a polyurethane top coat to give corrosion protection for in excess of 25 years. (Restored for Dorothea Restorations Ltd)
Dockside crane bogies - polyurethane top coat applied on top of a 3-coat epoxy system to give a corrosion protection of in excess of 20 years in a coastal environment.
Incinerator tipper frame having an inorganic zinc epoxy applied at our Bristol works to resist temperature of in excess of 120°C and provide excellent corrosion protection.
Ornate lamp standards shown re-erected outside Cardiff Crown Courts after the application of 1a 3-coat epoxy system with a polyurethane topcoat providing a long-term anti-corrosion paint system with very good colour retention. (Restored for Dorothea Restorations Ltd)

A new swing bridge erected in the South West after being treated at our Bristol works. The epoxy paint system and polyurethane top coat will provide corrosion protection for at least 20 years.
This modern sculpture constructed of steel figures set in granite stands outside a supermarket in the South West of England. The figures were zinc metal sprayed, etch primed, coated with a primer undercoat and then top coated with a 2-pack polyurethane metallic finish and lacquer at our Bristol works. (Sculpture artist – Ray Smith)
Acrobat figures – This work of art is constructed of 35mm thick profiled figures which stand 10 metres high. The figures were zinc metal sprayed, etch primed, coated with a primer undercoat and then top coated with a 2-pack polyurethane metallic finish and lacquer at our Bristol works. (Sculpture artist – Ray Smith)
Ship mounted cable laying drums (3 metres in diameter). We applied an epoxy/polyurethane paint system over zinc metal spraying to offer 25 years of corrosion protection

These fabrications supported a canopied walkway. The fabrications were zinc metal sprayed, primed and then coated with an intumesent fire protection with a polyurethane top coat to provide excellent corrosion and fire protection.
This photograph shows the fabrications erected to form the canopy outside of a modern shopping centre.
Railings re-instated at the Palace of Westminster after treatment at our Bristol works. The railings were protected with a 3-coat epoxy system and overcoated with a polyurethane top coat. (Restored for Dorothea Restorations Ltd)
Stainless steel heat exchanger coated at our works with a 3 coat epoxy paint system (250 microns DFT) prior to being installed off shore. The paint system will provide corrosion protection in excess of 20 years in a hostile salt water environment.
A new pedestrian foot bridge designed to blend with the original features at the National Trust owned Stourhead Park. Protected with a 3-coat epoxy corrosion system with a polyurethane top coat. This photograph is better viewed enlarged to see all of the handrail detail.
A zinc phosphate epoxy primer being applied to a mounting skid. This primer is then overcoated with 2 epoxy hi-build coats and a polyurethane top coat. The skid will eventually form the base of an off shore oil metering system and the corrosion protection system will protect it for a minimum of 20 years in the hostile sea water environment which is both corrosive and erosive.
Personnel Access Platform – abrasive blasted and painted with a 4-coat epoxy paint system compliant with NORSOK M501 specification. This platform will be used in an off shore environment and this protection system will protect it for in excess of 20 years in a marine environment.
Barrel Sculpture Abrasive blasted using chilled angular iron grit to SA2.5 and painted with 1 coat zinc phosphate primer followed by 1 coat of semi matt polyurethane silver finish. This sculpture is erected outside of an old brewery in Abingdon which has been developed into modern day apartments. (sculpture artist – Walter Jack).
Rowing Sculpture by Ray Smith - Sited on the River Thames Blasted and coated to provide protection and aesthetically required finish.
Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger manufacturered by Heatric Ltd. This component which weighed 16 tonnes was blasted using non-metallic abrasive and coated with a two coat epoxy paint system.