Thread: Introducing Hedley

Originally Posted by garrywlh

QUESTION 3: Christopher is keen for another video. Would it be helpful to the other newbie out there if we put together a 5 min video of the whole process, say on a door or something? NOT because I am an expert - far from it - but because then you guys who have done a lot of this can comment and correct my mistakes and make suggestions? Let me know what you think.

Yep, definitely. My attempts at painting are pretty hit and miss, although seem to be improving. It would be good to see how someone else does it.

Hi Garry

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Cheers Ian

Well, I've finished my little experimental panel - front apron panel-beaten, coat of etch primer and two coats of Deep Brunswick Green from a spray can. I plan to do another small item in the same way and then leave the apron out in the weather during the coming months/years (while leaving the other item under cover, to compare them and see how much the paint fades in the elements over time) before painting anything else.

I quite like the tint (thanks grey ghost) but still not 100% about it. I would go code Bronze Green if I had a full spraying rig, but I don't.

We'll see. cheers.

If you want, when I do the next panels, seatbox etc, I'll video the paint mixing and spraying both the etch primer and colour coat and put it on you tube. Just be gentle with the comments you lot!
Cheers Ian

That would be really good, Ian. I'll look forward to seeing it. ta very much.

Originally Posted by garrywlh

Well, I've finished my little experimental panel - front apron panel-beaten, coat of etch primer and two coats of Deep Brunswick Green from a spray can. I plan to do another small item in the same way and then leave the apron out in the weather during the coming months/years (while leaving the other item under cover, to compare them and see how much the paint fades in the elements over time) before painting anything else.

I quite like the tint (thanks grey ghost) but still not 100% about it. I would go code Bronze Green if I had a full spraying rig, but I don't.

We'll see. cheers.

You can get paint mixed (colour matched) and put into a rattle can, not cheap but if you were just doing a few panels it would be OK.
Most paint suppliers & also Autobarn can do this for you, about $35 per can though
I had some Spanish Olive mixed for my Series III for small bits & bobs where I couldn't be bothered setting up the spray equipment.

Now if someone did a deal with a paint supplier and organised a bulk lot of cans the cost would come down........


Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

Now if someone did a deal with a paint supplier and organised a bulk lot of cans the cost would come down........

Hi Colin

Wouldn't that be a can of worms ?


Still, a supply of Bronze Green automotive enamel spray cans could tick a few boxes with me.
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Originally Posted by wrinklearthur

Hi Colin

Wouldn't that be a can of worms ?


Still, a supply of Bronze Green automotive enamel spray cans could tick a few boxes with me.
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Arthur,

I'm sure Paddocks or one of the big LR parts suppliers in the UK listed Deep Bronze Green paint in rattle cans.
Problem here is you'd be inundated with complaints about it 'not being quite the right shade' or 'not quite original'.

I don't think I'll start a group buy, mind you, there must be a few companies in Australia that fill rattle cans in bulk........



Colin