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Old 18 January 2025, 09:07   #1
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Anyone have experience with rib paint , I have tubes that are sun bleached, only one side.. one day I will have it all re tubed .. just haven’t the funding for it at the moment..
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Old 18 January 2025, 09:34   #2
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I have previously owned a tornado rib that was painted. Looked ok for a while but my experience is doesn’t last .
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Old 19 January 2025, 09:50   #3
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just have wear patches fitted over the affected area
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Old 19 January 2025, 09:53   #4
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just have wear patches fitted over the affected area


That was the original thought… any places that can be recommended in the north west ? If I remember there was one in Chorley ? .. I think it may have gone now
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Old 19 January 2025, 10:31   #5
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That was the original thought… any places that can be recommended in the north west ? If I remember there was one in Chorley ? .. I think it may have gone now
Its Dave Cowal you want in Chorley formerly North West ribs and inflatables , he has moved & changed the trading name but still doing retubes & repairs. I spoke to him just before Christmas & he did tell me the new trading name but cant remember now but his no is
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Best man for the job & far better than paint
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Old 19 January 2025, 16:18   #6
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Its Dave Cowal you want in Chorley formerly North West ribs and inflatables , he has moved & changed the trading name but still doing retubes & repairs. I spoke to him just before Christmas & he did tell me the new trading name but cant remember now but his no is
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Top man , I will give him a call tomorrow thank you 🙏🏼
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Old 19 January 2025, 21:30   #7
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He's now trading as red rose ribs
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Old 19 January 2025, 21:53   #8
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He's now trading as red rose ribs
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Top guy, but unlucky in business? Changes in company name generally suggests someone somewhere isn't getting paid. Not saying that's the case here, but personally I like my suppliers to have some track record. For you know, warranty support etc.
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