paint matches?

[gazbenger]

I just got my hologram grey aeroseol from autopaint.co.uk and have put the first coat of paint on and it looks like a totally different colour all together? Like a much lighter grey....IS this just a crap match or should it get more pure with more coats?

 

[f0xy]

id put about 4 light coats on mine when i was doing it... although i seemed to find the laquer really brought out the true color once it had been put on and left to harden.

worked out a perfect match for me from auto-paint.co.uk

 

[gazbenger]

Hmm i'll finish it off and lacquer it, although ive not got high hopes atm

 

[gazbenger]

its not looking any better with a few more coats.....can anyone help?!

 

[Gumby]

Laquer it and leave it to cure for a couple of days then have another look?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

If the paints not matching its not matching , simple as . Lacquering won't change the shade it will only give a gloss finish . I'd get back on to autopaint if i were you .

I used autopaint years ago on my Pug 306 and the match wasn't that good either . I use a local motor spares place now and the match is always spot on

 

[Final Maxim]

mm wouldnt say entirely true, ive seen panels laquered and its changed the shade altogether.

i would probably laquer it, then if it is the wrong colour, ask for refund on the laquer you used too.

 

[ChrisPearson]

Its totaly different his cars grey and the paint is silver end of

 

[gazbenger]

fecking joke! Any one know of any other reliable places to get hold of some hologram grey?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Try a local motor part suppliers ,they usually mix paint . The one i use supplies local garages with parts but sells to the public as well . Always spot on with their colour match .

 

[gazbenger]

Im thinking of trying a local supplier but id rather try and find a pre made can but finding hologram grey is proving a b*****d!

 

[MRBILLYUK]

They sell hologram grey on here in aerosols . They make the paint for Renault .

http://www.tradeproducts.co.uk/paint6.htm

 

[gazbenger]

^ Just rang those guys up and they dont do hologram grey in a aerosol! this is annoying me now...I just want some fecking hologram grey!

 

[MRBILLYUK]

^^ Thats weird , it says they do . Have you tried one of your local motor parts suppliers , the ones that usually supply to the trade ? They can usually match around 40,000 different colours .

 

[gazbenger]

Yeah he said he doesnt think its one usually stocked in aerosols ....No but i think im going to after this...See a person face to face about it!
Cheers guys