Quick question about paint codes
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Quick question about paint codes
I'm hoping to get the code for the BX, is this it?
The larger print? and can I use this in a paint mixing place? Previously I'd used the older 'AC' codes and had paint mixed.
The larger print? and can I use this in a paint mixing place? Previously I'd used the older 'AC' codes and had paint mixed.
Graeme M
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GKB = Rouge vallelunga = AC448
http://www.paints4u.com/AutoColours.aspx?ProductID=5260
I don't know what the -S suffix stands for though...
Cheers,
Mark.
http://www.paints4u.com/AutoColours.aspx?ProductID=5260
I don't know what the -S suffix stands for though...
Cheers,
Mark.
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Well Here's how the front bumper had looked
Got some of the old AC448 mixed in aerosols and a can of plastic primer.
Removed the lights etc and this happened
Lightly sanded and primed
First few mistings of paint lots of waiting in between
While waiting for layers to dry, I spent some time making a new height corrector bushing with a threaded section - this time not on a lathe but just using a series of stepped drill bores
I'll report back as to how this goes some time..
Several hours later
masking off, and does the pain actually match? bonnet down for looks
check out my profesional overspray on the floor lol
Seems a reasonable match
Bits back on
looks OK but need to wait till Sunday to see it in the daylight
Tada
front bumper done - check out the difference to the rear bumper!
Got some of the old AC448 mixed in aerosols and a can of plastic primer.
Removed the lights etc and this happened
Lightly sanded and primed
First few mistings of paint lots of waiting in between
While waiting for layers to dry, I spent some time making a new height corrector bushing with a threaded section - this time not on a lathe but just using a series of stepped drill bores
I'll report back as to how this goes some time..
Several hours later
masking off, and does the pain actually match? bonnet down for looks
check out my profesional overspray on the floor lol
Seems a reasonable match
Bits back on
looks OK but need to wait till Sunday to see it in the daylight
Tada
front bumper done - check out the difference to the rear bumper!
Graeme M
CX 2400 Pallas LPG
2CV6 dolly (SORNed)
Mk1 Xantia 1.9TD SX
'c'est hydropneumatique'
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Mk1 Xantia 1.9TD SX
'c'est hydropneumatique'
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Well done Graeme, I had the front one done on the GT (see gallery) when it had a bump and it really shows the rear one up now, as they are painted you can try using a cutting compund but as they are textured its a right faff!
BTW I have plenty of spare headlamps if you need one.
BTW I have plenty of spare headlamps if you need one.
Lots of Motors, mostly semi broken....
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I fixed mine when they fell to bits. Gave the outer & inner lenses a damn good wash & then used some builders caulk to seal the whole lot back togother again, much cheaper than buying 2 new headlights.
If the silvering inside the light has gone manky, then new headlights make a real difference, not only to the appearance of the car, but when driving at night, quite a bit brighter....
If the silvering inside the light has gone manky, then new headlights make a real difference, not only to the appearance of the car, but when driving at night, quite a bit brighter....
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1991 Gti 16V - Blaze - crash damaged, will get repaired.
1990 Gti 8Valve SOLD - looks like it's been scrapped
2002 Mini Cooper S - SOLD - i miss this car
1992 TXD - Scrapped in March 2014
1988 CX 25 GTI Turbo2 - SORN
1996 - AX Memphis 1.5D - Dream - SORN
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2016 Mercedes A180D Sport - Auto refinement
1992 TZD Turbo - Bluebell - My daily
1991 Gti 16V - Blaze - crash damaged, will get repaired.
1990 Gti 8Valve SOLD - looks like it's been scrapped
2002 Mini Cooper S - SOLD - i miss this car
1992 TXD - Scrapped in March 2014
1988 CX 25 GTI Turbo2 - SORN
1996 - AX Memphis 1.5D - Dream - SORN
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Thanks guys and yes! the silvering is going! One side light is much brighter than the other - thought it just needed pushing in again but it is the reflective silvering that's going... Need to wait till I have the cash and the car needs some attention to the pump or FDV or pinion valve or something to cure this constant hiss situation first! (though it has improved since new accumulator, LHM and reattaching the HP pump suction pipe.
I also need to replace those 2 smoked rear windows but just will not pay £60 each for them! I have tried everything to improve one of them and it will not go. So I have ended up totally wrecking the RH side one - it's now temporarily painted black.
Graeme
I also need to replace those 2 smoked rear windows but just will not pay £60 each for them! I have tried everything to improve one of them and it will not go. So I have ended up totally wrecking the RH side one - it's now temporarily painted black.
Graeme
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'c'est hydropneumatique'
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What is the curvature like on the smoked windows? I wonder whether you could use a flat sheet of smoked perspex (if you can get hold of it) and glue it in place... Or perhaps clear perspex with a dark car window self adhesive tint film?
It's been a while since I saw a hatch close up but I think they are fairly flat.
Nice paint job by the way - looks LOADS better!
It's been a while since I saw a hatch close up but I think they are fairly flat.
Nice paint job by the way - looks LOADS better!
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- you know Matt, I thought of this too! but it seems there is a subtle and possibly difficult to replicate curve to the panelWhat is the curvature like on the smoked windows? I wonder whether you could use a flat sheet of smoked perspex (if you can get hold of it) and glue it in place... Or perhaps clear perspex with a dark car window self adhesive tint film?
Afraid I'm not going to the NEC thing - just no time, no munny, no luck right now....
Graeme M
CX 2400 Pallas LPG
2CV6 dolly (SORNed)
Mk1 Xantia 1.9TD SX
'c'est hydropneumatique'
CX 2400 Pallas LPG
2CV6 dolly (SORNed)
Mk1 Xantia 1.9TD SX
'c'est hydropneumatique'