Paint

[spud69]

Originally Posted by brainbug007

Nice one thanks for the advice guys, it sounds like polyurthane is the stuff to get. Do you think it will take as much as 1 spray can per side plus another for the rear tub or will I need more/less than that?

Also what you're saying about paint being left for too long at stockists is a good point robo. I'd like to go with one of the darker blues and was planning on using one that saturn have listed as in stock normally (http://www.saturnsportscars.co.uk/ral.php). Something like Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue, or Night Blue. One thing I've noticed is when comparing saturn's color chart to say an acrylic spray paint chart, they look completely different shades in some cases! Any idea which one of these would be better to go for from a matching standpoint and also from the point robo mentioned around paint for sitting around for too long?

Link doesn't work, this one should:

http://www.saturnsportscars.co.uk/ral.php

The only thing on a computer is that all colours look different and you really need a proper colour chart to choose your correct shade. The RAL system is a European standardized colour system so should be matched wherever you get your paints or gels from.

Have done a couple of sets in Cobalt Blue and does look nice, favourite of the blues.

AndyH

[brainbug007]

Tempting to get a compressor & spray gun.. but I'm looking at a min of £100

[davedew]

By the time you have bought primer, top coat and a clear coat if needed, plus wet & dry to rub down between coats you'll spend that £100 and some more again.

I did a motorbike in my youth!! and it cost over that to do a tank, front mudguard, and two side panels.

[brainbug007]

I'm a bit confused then. Won't I still need to apply primer, top coat (polyurthane stuff), & clear coat if I use the spray gun so I'm still shelling out for all the paint + the spraying equipment in this case vs just buying the primer, top, & clear in spray cans?

[davedew]

A litre of paint put through a good spray gun will go a lot further than a 2x500ml spray cans. Plus the finish will be a lot better.