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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

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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metalmick8y wrote: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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Is it on the shelf sitting lonely and unloved, or does it have a purpose interested if its going begging.

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 ??!

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

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

Go away,lol
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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.

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

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)

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

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.

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..

syncroandy wrote: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 ?

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

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.