Shippers
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I like that
Thanks...still got to do drop down side panels and matriculate this week... agent has gone AWOL here¡!!...but it's Portugal everything is sortable...
Thanks...still got to do drop down side panels and matriculate this week... agent has gone AWOL here¡!!...but it's Portugal everything is sortable...
You will need a pressure reg I bought one of these & I also used it on my spray gun
As for the black I could mix it with some coal to darken it haha
Shippers
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I thought you wanted to paint small plastic parts and bumper they don't have paint code
I knew that, Slowly walks away whistling trying not to looked daft
Indeed just black primer and paint for plastics
You will need a pressure reg I bought one of these & I also used it on my spray gun
As for the black I could mix it with some coal to darken it haha
Yes have a regulator ,water trap, 2 x lines , one with an oiler and one without , so no oil contamination ie for tyre inflators spray guns
That’s a good idea , think dark white is normally a darker shade that bright black
Shippers
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I knew that, Slowly walks away whistling trying not to looked daft
Indeed just black primer and paint for plastics
It's a talent to be able to whistle.. I'm good at it too...and look daft at the same time...
Shippers
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Lol, indeed just the plastic panel black paint
Just wondering what companies sell the proper paint suitable for plastic trim etc , which I would assume an etching plastic primer as well
Daft question plse, I’m good at these, is any thinners ok or does it have to be a particular one, many thks
Bantam1
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So you did . . . should have read properly
Lol, indeed just the plastic panel black paint
Just wondering what companies sell the proper paint suitable for plastic trim etc , which I would assume an etching plastic primer as well
Daft question plse, I’m good at these, is any thinners ok or does it have to be a particular one, many thks
Used to use trim paint by SEM. It's online as aerosols but I had it as bottles for mixing for use with a spray gun for internal trim as well.
Haven't done trim for years & the factor I used to buy it from has ceased trading so can't advise where to get it from.
You need to use thinners that are suitable for the paint type you are using.
DON'T use gunwash to thin paint!
Thank u so much for the great help , most appreciated ref about gunwash
Is there a particular name for paint that’s used on plastic trim plse , ie cellulose , assume 2 k paint are for colours , thks
Are these the kind of items I need plse , thks
http://www.kentpaint.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=52
http://www.kentpaint.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=5
Confused of which thinners should be used plse
http://www.kentpaint.co.uk/index.php?cPath=12
Also found the sem paints
https://www.semproducts.com/products/refinish/trim-paints
http://www.kentpaint.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=52
http://www.kentpaint.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=5
Confused of which thinners should be used plse
http://www.kentpaint.co.uk/index.php?cPath=12
Also found the sem paints
https://www.semproducts.com/products/refinish/trim-paints
Or buying as an example pre thinned
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-LT-REA...456772?hash=item5b3db77384:g:qDIAAOSw6ShZUAqf
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-LT-REA...456772?hash=item5b3db77384:g:qDIAAOSw6ShZUAqf
Your first two links you're best asking them which thinner they recommend for the product.
The ebay link describes itself as a ready for use paint. It's a basecoat & will dry matt so it needs a clear lacquer as well which is sprayed after the basecoat has dried. You will need to get the TDS sheets for it as these will tell you all you need to know about using it incl how soon you must apply the lacquer.
That applies to any paint.
A random example of TDS - MIPA 2k clearcoat - so you can see what I'm talking about: https://www.autopaintsbrighton.com/ekmps/shops/autopaints/resources/Other/2k-hs-klarlackcc8.pdf
Note that they mix to the car's paint code & only the original or No1 shade. Due to different batches in use when the car was built there can be a number of 'variant shades' so their paint may not match your car.
Your best bet is to take the car to a local motor factor that does paint & buy whichever brand of paint they supply from them after comparing their colour cards to your vehicle. If necessary you would have the paint eye-matched to the car which will give you the closest match.
They will advise what thinners etc are required & compatible with their paint.
2k means two components & a hardener needs to be added to the lacquer. Then usually a bit of appropriate thinner. I actually use that Mipa & the ratio is 1 part hardener to 2 parts lacquer & then 10% thinner.
This TDS covers Lesonal solvent based basecoats: http://byrdsautomotive.com/images/LesonalTDS/LesonalTDSBasecoats/LF2 Lesonal Basecoat SB May 2012.pdf
and this is Lesonal's water based basecoat TDS. Note that the solvent in this is water & needs air blowing over it to evaporate ('flash off') the water.I use a hot air gun for small & medium areas.
http://www.lesonal.co.uk/Products/TDS/L1.09.01_Basecoat WB_UK_Eng.pdf
All paint described as 'basecoat' must have lacquer applied.
Paint described as 'topcoat' is shiny from the gun & doesn't need a lacquer. Usually only available in 'solid' colours i.e not metallic/pearls/xirillics.
The ebay link describes itself as a ready for use paint. It's a basecoat & will dry matt so it needs a clear lacquer as well which is sprayed after the basecoat has dried. You will need to get the TDS sheets for it as these will tell you all you need to know about using it incl how soon you must apply the lacquer.
That applies to any paint.
A random example of TDS - MIPA 2k clearcoat - so you can see what I'm talking about: https://www.autopaintsbrighton.com/ekmps/shops/autopaints/resources/Other/2k-hs-klarlackcc8.pdf
Note that they mix to the car's paint code & only the original or No1 shade. Due to different batches in use when the car was built there can be a number of 'variant shades' so their paint may not match your car.
Your best bet is to take the car to a local motor factor that does paint & buy whichever brand of paint they supply from them after comparing their colour cards to your vehicle. If necessary you would have the paint eye-matched to the car which will give you the closest match.
They will advise what thinners etc are required & compatible with their paint.
2k means two components & a hardener needs to be added to the lacquer. Then usually a bit of appropriate thinner. I actually use that Mipa & the ratio is 1 part hardener to 2 parts lacquer & then 10% thinner.
This TDS covers Lesonal solvent based basecoats: http://byrdsautomotive.com/images/LesonalTDS/LesonalTDSBasecoats/LF2 Lesonal Basecoat SB May 2012.pdf
and this is Lesonal's water based basecoat TDS. Note that the solvent in this is water & needs air blowing over it to evaporate ('flash off') the water.I use a hot air gun for small & medium areas.
http://www.lesonal.co.uk/Products/TDS/L1.09.01_Basecoat WB_UK_Eng.pdf
All paint described as 'basecoat' must have lacquer applied.
Paint described as 'topcoat' is shiny from the gun & doesn't need a lacquer. Usually only available in 'solid' colours i.e not metallic/pearls/xirillics.
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Thank u so much for the info,
Plenty for me to read through ,most appreciated
As a side note my body colour is Java black
Also meant to ask, has anyone been successful with these so called bumper dye, is like an actual paint that u apply with a cloth etc , or are they just like another polish application , that doesn’t last very long , thks
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keithcanfixit
Active Member
Waste of money, might as well rub them over with WD40 or black boot polish
Hi
Thks, that’s what I thought, over the years I’ve tried all different products and don’t seem to last , or u end up with polish etc all over ur hand as u open the door
Have been spending some time looking through some U tube channels , ie starting right from the beginning etc
Won’t be spraying anything till at least the spring time so gives me times to study as much as I can
There is be a paint supplier in Thurrock kent/ essex who are suppose to be very good but can’t find there site link anymore
Just found them , they’ve been very helpful in the past
https://www.paints4trade.com/landrover-vehicle-paints-673-c.asp
https://www.paints4trade.com/landrover-vehicle-paints-673-c.asp
