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Re: Good Quality Paint?
« Reply #15 on: October 07, 2019, 07:50:16 PM »

Thank you to all who responded to my original posting - I'm very grateful for all the advice and comments.

It's pleasing that bethpaintman made that contribution.  By amazing coincidence, I placed an order with Paint Man this very morning, and found them to be very good to deal with.  Evidently, the paint will be with my mechanic by Thursday, and they were helpful over the phone, happy to give me advice, and ensuring I got exactly what I wanted.

I'm sure I'll be happy with the result, and I'm looking forward to getting my S2 back on the road soon......
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Re: Good Quality Paint?
« Reply #16 on: October 07, 2019, 09:27:53 PM »

I've been very happy with my Paintman Marine Blue so far....my only issue has been keeping dust/dirt out of the paint while it dries, as it does take some time to dry, being an enamel. Other than that I have found it very nice to put on either by brush, roller or spraygun.
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Re: Good Quality Paint?
« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2019, 03:32:20 PM »

Currently also in the throws of painting my project. I have got some Paintman deep bronze green, and various primers etc. I’ve done a set of doortops so far, with good results. Now I’m working on the bonnet.

Just run out of undercoat, so need to get another order in!

The only problem I am having is that I can’t get my workshop warm enough and it takes a while to dry. I might have to postpone until the spring.
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Re: Good Quality Paint?
« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2019, 08:58:16 PM »

I've some Paintman Limestone coming in the post.

I only want to do small areas so bought a couple of 400ml aerosols, but they are expensive @ over £14 per tin plus £7.99 postage and VAT on top.

I hope it matches and sprays smoothly out of the nozzle........

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Re: Good Quality Paint?
« Reply #19 on: October 09, 2019, 08:07:55 AM »

I used an aerosol on the vent flaps. Not as good as a spray gun I’m afraid. You need to warm the tin up before use, also warm the metal if you can, and shake it loads!
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Re: Good Quality Paint?
« Reply #20 on: October 10, 2019, 11:07:43 AM »

Thanks Gareth.

From previous experience, it's kind of what I expected. ;)

Can't try it out yet, as UPS failed to deliver yesterday, as "couldn't find the address." (How did two other couriers find the house which is right by the side of the road, yesterday?) :shakeinghead


Strangely, Halfords aerosol paints spray pretty well, straight from the can.

(Their Rover White is an exact match for LR Ivory White, as used on early One Ten and Ninety).
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Re: Good Quality Paint?
« Reply #21 on: October 11, 2019, 05:02:04 PM »

I've been very happy with my Paintman Marine Blue so far....my only issue has been keeping dust/dirt out of the paint while it dries, as it does take some time to dry, being an enamel. Other than that I have found it very nice to put on either by brush, roller or spraygun.

Wherever possible work indoors if you can so that you can control the air movement. If the area you are working in is dusty, make sure you clean it thoroughly and wet the floors before starting to paint. This will minimise the risk of dust settling on your newly painted surface during the application or drying period. :)
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