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19th Nov 06 at 23:13

Where is the best place to buy your paint. like a litre of the stuff not just a spray can.

This is mainly directed at ianz or ed there may be other that can help but i dont know.

Im lookin for this colour in particular.

Thanks very much

Joe

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19th Nov 06 at 23:15

depends where you are i know a shop in harlow that will do you any kind of paint you want

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19th Nov 06 at 23:19

im in southampton

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19th Nov 06 at 23:26

You'll have difficulty trying to find what that paint code is. I tried and had no luck... But basically, if you get the code from TVR, then you just go to a paint suppliers like Brown Brothers, tell them the code and voilla!

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19th Nov 06 at 23:29

safe man - well i very much doubt im going to be able to get the paint code.

Would TVR tell me if i rang them up??

Joe

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19th Nov 06 at 23:31

quote:
Originally posted by expire
safe man - well i very much doubt im going to be able to get the paint code.

Would TVR tell me if i rang them up??

Joe

Why wouldnt they

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19th Nov 06 at 23:34

i dont know they might just have a some objections against it.

If i was to buy this amount of paint is that all i need to paint the car, i know i would need primer and laquer but its a basecoat so would i need something else over the top.

And is this how much paint costs everywhere?

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P.s. I know i must sound like a right twat asking these questions but im just starting out on this kinda stuff.

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19th Nov 06 at 23:35

TVR probably WONT tell you the paint code tbh, they're a bit funny like that for some reason

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19th Nov 06 at 23:37

quote:
Originally posted by Robin
TVR probably WONT tell you the paint code tbh, they're a bit funny like that for some reason

Thats what i thought. Companys are like that

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19th Nov 06 at 23:38

Its worth a try though, if you don't ask, you don't get.

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19th Nov 06 at 23:39

The garage didn't know or care about what I was talking about when I phoned to ask. TVR wouldn't tell me the code either...

Paint is expensive stuff. Simple straight black paint cost about £60/litre of a recent job. Laquer is expensive too. It's one of those things where it's worth spending money on something that is decent quality to stop it cracking, or hazing... Ya know.

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19th Nov 06 at 23:41

quote:
Originally posted by expire
i dont know they might just have a some objections against it.

If i was to buy this amount of paint is that all i need to paint the car, i know i would need primer and laquer but its a basecoat so would i need something else over the top.

And is this how much paint costs everywhere?

Ebay

P.s. I know i must sound like a right twat asking these questions but im just starting out on this kinda stuff.

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19th Nov 06 at 23:44

That stuff needs a ground coat under it. Normally you would paint the car black. The put the base coat on top of that. Then you need to laquer over the top of that to seal it in.

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19th Nov 06 at 23:45

quote:
Originally posted by ed
That stuff needs a ground coat under it. Normally you would paint the car black. The put the base coat on top of that. Then you need to laquer over the top of that to seal it in.

Ok cool cheers for that one.

I will look into it more once i actually finish the bodywork on the beast.

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19th Nov 06 at 23:49

I would say you are biting off a lot there if you want to paint metallic or pearl on a first attempt. My recomendation would be to use a straight 2k colour like red or black or something. Painting is hard! It's not just a case of whacking it on and hoping for the best. I'm learning at the moment and trying to get a metallic down and look good takes a fair bit of practice...

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20th Nov 06 at 00:19

quote:
Originally posted by ed
I would say you are biting off a lot there if you want to paint metallic or pearl on a first attempt. My recomendation would be to use a straight 2k colour like red or black or something. Painting is hard! It's not just a case of whacking it on and hoping for the best. I'm learning at the moment and trying to get a metallic down and look good takes a fair bit of practice...

Hahaha no dont worry im not the painter mate. im leaving that to the pros. im learning it slowly tho.

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20th Nov 06 at 00:24

Ah fair game to ya

Same as me

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20th Nov 06 at 00:41

Is that a photoshop, look at the arches and wheels.

The racing green place in the pic is just up the road from me so not far from you. Maybe take a trip up to them and see if they will tell you the code. I guess they would be printed on the plate like they are on vauxhalls

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20th Nov 06 at 00:42

No, it's a poorly resized image.

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20th Nov 06 at 17:17

iaz and my self use a company in bedford that will deliver it called NU-AGANE google it and they are very helpfull and if u send them that pic they may be able to help you as the guy in there knows a hell of alot!

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20th Nov 06 at 18:54

There is a place called Autopaint in Lowford mate. They should be able to help you!

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20th Nov 06 at 18:56

cheers boys

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20th Nov 06 at 19:52

express paints will match any colour.
if your painting over old lacqure you wont need a prima only if your on to metal or plastic paint will stick to old paint or lacqure on probs. just scuff with red or grey scotch bright and lay it down dont use 2k unless you have an air fed mask use water based base coat and iso free clear

[Edited on 20-11-2006 by uppy]

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20th Nov 06 at 21:27

You could ask on the piston heads forum. Plenty of owners on there

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