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[Mini_Alex]

I am gradually restoring my mini's paintwork and have been using Halfords spray cans (Surprisingly good finish if you prep well and take time).

The only thing is that spray cans don't last that long and are not that cost effective @ £6.50 a can, is it more cost effective to buy the paint and thin it and spray it with our compressor?

I'm not looking to spray the whole car in one go as its an on the road project.

does anyone know of some good places to buy Mini paint?

Mine is - Arum White - NMF (BLVC449)

Thanks in advance
Alex

[IainNeon91]

Hi there buddy, take a look at my thread, i got a lot of feedback. The only way you can find your paint is to trial and error with each of the suggested Websites people gave me

Thread:

http://www.theminifo...buy-your-paint/

[firefox]

Try a paint shop

[IainNeon91]

Good advice

[gwatkins15]

+1 for the halfrauds paints for small jobs. As usual pricey but good finish with decent work. Also looking for a good cheap place to buy paint from tho!

[acrowot]

ebay has some good deals on paint

[Mini_Alex]

Hi there buddy, take a look at my thread, i got a lot of feedback. The only way you can find your paint is to trial and error with each of the suggested Websites people gave me

Thread:

http://www.theminifo...buy-your-paint/

Thanks for that it has some good info.

And a special thanks to 'Firefox' for the heads up!

[billzer]

halfords paints are naff a good source is auto refinish.co.uk if you visit there paint store very helpful they can match colors 2

[IainNeon91]

Hi there buddy, take a look at my thread, i got a lot of feedback. The only way you can find your paint is to trial and error with each of the suggested Websites people gave me

Thread:

http://www.theminifo...buy-your-paint/

Thanks for that it has some good info.

And a special thanks to 'Firefox' for the heads up!

No problem bud!

[firefox]

Hi there buddy, take a look at my thread, i got a lot of feedback. The only way you can find your paint is to trial and error with each of the suggested Websites people gave me

Thread:

http://www.theminifo...buy-your-paint/

Thanks for that it has some good info.

And a special thanks to 'Firefox' for the heads up!

No problem bud!

Ha ha ha i was serious, find a good local paint supplier there must be one near you, sod buying on line if you get it wrong it will be a pain
your local supplier will make you swatches of the colour you like, take them home and ponder over your colour choice
they are a hive of information, that is how i sorted mine, everthing you need will be at hand thinners tacky cloths wet and dry all at trade prices no delivery

[jd24-7]

Hi there buddy, take a look at my thread, i got a lot of feedback. The only way you can find your paint is to trial and error with each of the suggested Websites people gave me

Thread:

http://www.theminifo...buy-your-paint/

Thanks for that it has some good info.

And a special thanks to 'Firefox' for the heads up!

No problem bud!

Ha ha ha i was serious, find a good local paint supplier there must be one near you, sod buying on line if you get it wrong it will be a pain
your local supplier will make you swatches of the colour you like, take them home and ponder over your colour choice
they are a hive of information, that is how i sorted mine, everthing you need will be at hand thinners tacky cloths wet and dry all at trade prices no delivery

ditto, find somewhere local. Will be cheaper than internet as well.
Jd

[Mini_Alex]

Haha thanks for the info though,

I went to a car shop today and they said they can mix paints, they said they charge £14.00 for 250ml tin which will need to be mixed with celle thinners is that a good or bad price?

I may see if i can find a specialist mixing company rather than a shop that just 'mixes it'

Thanks
Alex

Edited by alexcumbers, 20 October 2012 - 01:55 PM.

[sam7]

i can help if your based around north london or essex? i supply vehicle paint and materials. ici.
thanks sam

[firefox]

Haha thanks for the info though,

I went to a car shop today and they said they can mix paints, they said they charge £14.00 for 250ml tin which will need to be mixed with celle thinners is that a good or bad price?

I may see if i can find a specialist mixing company rather than a shop that just 'mixes it'

Thanks
Alex

not sure bud on price , if they are mixing it no, you need to thin it yourself, as you need to reduce the amount of thinners when you are near the final coat i bought 1Ltr for roof but had half left soo 500ml will do and 3 Ltr for body but i did put 6/7 coats on mine others may tell you different

Edited by firefox, 21 October 2012 - 06:05 PM.