FAZ
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Right reading a thread in GC i think, new girl got same colour car as me, she has sprayed her mirrors, mine need doing as well, buut i cant get a 100% (or similar) or colour match using halford rattle cans,
i thought my car was atlantis blue (28L i think), but she has used lifestyle blue (31L/276) and it appears a lot closer, more purpley than blue, like mine, is this the correct colour to use?
have gathered some images to show the colour
Car is september 1999 if that makes a difference
just to clarify, what is the paint code / correct paint name for my car?
mine:
her mirrors: (was told her car was lifestyle blue)
similar:
Karismas: (says his is atlantis blue)
cheers in advance guys 
[Edited on 23-02-2009 by FAZ]
[Edited on 23-02-2009 by Ian]
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Gareth F
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That five door is atlantis blue, my ex had one the same colour.
Check on your slam panel under the bonnet for your paint code........
[Edited on 23-02-2009 by munk3yrac3r]
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FAZ
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i have, it says 28l, so i google 28l and its atlantis blue, so off i toddle down to halfords, buy atlantis blue and use it, but wayhay its a totally dofferent colour, more a baby blue colour, not dark enough and without the purple effect ythat it has going on, thats why i was wondering if xxxashxxx may be right by using lifestyle blue
faz x
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Gareth F
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Halfrauds rattle cans are the shitest paint match you can get, dont waste your money on them. take it to a body shop and have it done properly.
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FAZ
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agreed, on the other hand could go to the scrappy and try and find one
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Gareth F
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True but what are the chances of finding two that are not bashed about 
First thing that gets scratched in scrapies.
Good luck on the hunt tho 
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3lfz
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Try thicker coats with the rattle can, mine didnt match until i put a few coats on 
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karisma_corsa
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you'll rarely get a decent match using rattle cans, + i believe your facotry paint is water based = fades quick
your car is exact same as mine FAZ 28L Atlantis blue, ive seen you car in the flesh before so im certain,
stop being lazy and take a drive to VRS paint refinishers in boston as they know theyre stuff about paint
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patmore
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did you use the recomended undercoat ??
because that makes a big diff lol
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FAZ
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white plastic primer patmore,
will go there today if i get a chance karisma
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XX(ash)XX
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cans ready mixed from a paint shop are only about 8 quid. not much dearer than halfrauds and you get a proper match
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