Colour Matches for Home Repairs

[DavyG]

Ok, this is probably a stupid question but having read the bible (SH's Book), and phoned around for ICI Paint Code Matches and been told that I cannot get the paint becuse it is an ISOCYANATE paint and requires forced air breathing for the person doing the spraying, are there off the shelf paint matches that I can use instead. I have an S1.5 in Monza Red, is there an equivalent I get get from Halfords, closest I have been able to find is the the Ford ROSSO RED, but it is not quite orange enough.....Am I resigned to a professional colourmatch and respray!!

[LeeBee]

The authorities are making paint harder to get, some places around here (Oxfordshire) will not supply anything to the public whilst others will just do colourmatch cans.If you give me the body code from the plate in the engine bay I will see what I can do (how much are you after?)

Cheers

LeeBee
P.S this applies to anyone (send them codes!)

[DavyG]

LeeBee you are a star, the code from the engine bay is P420 KV52, which I understand is the Monza or Ferrari Red. I reckon I would need about a litre spray can of it...Stupid question can you get already in an aerosol form or would I need to find a friendly spray bay?

Edited by DavyG on Sunday 6th January 21:45

Edited by DavyG on Sunday 6th January 21:46

[LeeBee]

Ok I will call my paint man tomorrow (or the other one if I have no luck, both of which are very familiar with TVR's).I doubt that you will find the colour outside of a specialist paint shop (i.e Halfords) as the colours are a bit tricky to match without knowing exactly what car they were originally for (I have had similar problems with the colour of my car).I will let you know how I get on

Cheers

LeeBee

[Davyg]

LeeBee,

How's the hunt for the paint going

Davy

[LeeBee]

Not forgotten you!, he doesn't seem to be answering his phone so I will try the other place tomorrow.will keep you posted

Cheers

LeeBee

[LeeBee]

Ok finally got through to him, he says he cannot get spray cans but could supply paint by the litre (which could then be taken to your local paint supplier and put into a can), he can also get touch up pens made, unsure of price but if you are still interested I will find out

Cheers

LeeBee

[Davyg]

LeeBee,

Thankyou very much i will have to phone about and see if i can get someone local to either can the paint or spray it for me.

Cheers

David

[LeeBee]

Ok I will get some prices for you/everyone

Cheers

LeeBee

[Davyg]

Lee,

During my phoning around I have found a supplier who has not only agreed to put paint into an aerosol for me, but has sold me the right paint. When I gave him the paint code he came out with the immortal words...Oh that'll be for a TVR then!!! So thanks for your efforts.

Davy

[macwalsh]

Davy,

Could you post the details of the supplier / cost etc

Cheers

Andy

[davyg]

Andy

The company has a Head Office in Ipswich. When I spoke to the branch in Norwich I was told the original paint was a two pack paint and could not be supplied in an aerosol, however they would be able to mix me the same colour, in a cellulose paint.

Company is called MOVAC head office numbers are 01473 213763 fax 231621.

Can't find the number for the Norwich Branch!!

400ml aerosol cost £10 for cash!!


Hope this helps.

Davy

Edited by davyg on Sunday 20th January 11:27

[macwalsh]

Cheers Davy, I'll be giving them a call tomorrow