Rattle can LT6A ESCORIAL GREEN

[badgerfax]

My local auto parts shop has once again confirmed to me that they are useless never will I darken their door again. Depressing really as i'm keen on supporting local businesses.

Had a tin made up and the shade is way off, knew at the time it was too light as had taken a left over tin of cellulose paint which was a spot on match. Was told they always seem lighter when they're first made up. Did not use machine to mix, was all done with scales

I need to find another supplier, any recommendations, chaps

[Plasticman]

the old way with scales was accurate and allowed tints and variants but only if you knew what you were doing..... funny but i have a large rattle can of said colour on a shelf but it belongs to xriss
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[badgerfax]

the old way with scales was accurate and allowed tints and variants but only if you knew what you were doing..... funny but i have a large rattle can of said colour on a shelf but it belongs to xriss
mm

Is it on the shelf sitting lonely and unloved, or does it have a purpose interested if its going begging.

[Plasticman]

Beleive its waiting on hos next visit,but I can't imagine a proper paint supplier managing to "cock" it up,try another place,usually £15 for the big tall can ,would seem mad for me to get one and post ??!

[CovKid]

Technically, aerosols are banned as post items although I imagine it still goes on.

[Plasticman]

Technically, aerosols are banned as post items although I imagine it still goes on.

Go away,lol
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[badgerfax]

Found a paint supplier in Ashford about 15miles away that seem up to the job, they need a couple of hours to sort tho.

Apparently they mix by weight/eye too. lets hope they do a better job.

[steveo3002]

never seen a car paint place that doesnt use scales ...its only diy stores that have a auto machine

works fine if you can get some bothered to help you out ...BUT your van might be faded /painted in a off shade anyway , so you need someone that will take a look and offer some test cards to determine what shade needs mixing , then if it still isnt right you can add more tinter to make it right

chances are they wont do that for a £10 aerosol as it can take ages to get it right..on the other hand the first supplier might have just been slap dash and messed it up

[ghost123uk]

I had the same problem when buying some L90D from my local MotorWorld = far too "white". Shame because otherwise they are very good.



Aside = this was to put some paint under the rain gutter where Williams Auto Body of Chester had not put any after my very expensive re-spray (ok, and a bit of body repair as well)

[New Kentish Campers]

These people might be able to help you out:
http://www.yell.com/biz/kent-car-panels ... one-845688

[ajsimmo]

I hate to say it, but if desperate, halfrauds do mixed up paint aerosols. Had a Timor Beige from them that was a pretty good match. The guy that served me wasn't a complete numpty either - weird.

[syncroandy]

Soz, can't see that anyone has mentioned a well-known german supplier of quality parts and service items for VW vehicles ? I find their L90D rattle cans particularly good ! Readily available last time I tried at the usual outlets..

[ghost123uk]

Soz, can't see that anyone has mentioned a well-known german supplier of quality parts and service items for VW vehicles ? I find their L90D rattle cans particularly good ! Readily available last time I tried at the usual outlets..

Are you referring to the oft overlooked main dealers ?

[max and caddy]

Oooh...ya don't wanna go there!

[waltraud]

Theres a guy on ebay does something like 2k by aerosol, short shelf life and probably toxic enough that it should be illegal- but you gotta love the shine.