Touch up spray cans

[CatmanV2]

I'm going to need to spray any new reversing sensor. Suggestions where I can get a can of the correct colour?

TIA

C

 

[BennyD]

Most paint factors can mix up paints these days; even Halfords do it now. Give them a paint code and they can make up an aerosol.

 

[CatmanV2]

Blimey, there's useful. Thanks, Benny.

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[davy83]

There is a few web sites that will make up paint too and these are ok for chips but not big areas.

 

[CatmanV2]

Cheers. It's only the sensor face so it doesn't even need to be that good a match, but may as well get it right.

C

 

[conaero]

These guys are near you, they should be able to do it for you a bit better than Halfords. I had one make up for my wheels last week, it was £13, bargain:

LEONARD BROOKS (HARLOW) LTD
17, WYCH ELM, CM20 1QR HARLOW | Phone : 01279 417501

 

[Elliott653]

Where in the car's documentation would one find the correct paint code?

 

[CatmanV2]

Oooh I can drop in on my old bike shop. Not sure about the docs, Elliot, but on the 4200 it's on a sticker in the boot, IIRC.

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[Brendan]

Mines under the bonnet, bottom LHS.

 

[CatmanV2]

Boot? Bonnet? I say trunk, you say hood

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[2b1ask1]

Engine end C man silver sticker on the shut plate. I would get a can of clear coat to go over the paint so it matches much better.

 

[CatmanV2]

Cheers, Newton. Will do.

C

 

[Moz1000]

These guys are near you, they should be able to do it for you a bit better than Halfords. I had one make up for my wheels last week, it was £13, bargain:

LEONARD BROOKS (HARLOW) LTD
17, WYCH ELM, CM20 1QR HARLOW | Phone : 01279 417501

Hi Matt - you have the same wheels as me. Mind giving me the paint code so I can touch mine up - ooer missus!
Thanks, Moz

 

[CatmanV2]

Part arrived this morning, which is impressive. Do I need to strip the existing paint, do you think? If so, best way?

Cheers

C

 

[Maser Sod]

Could give your dealer a quick call to ask, I'm sure they do this sort of job all the time. Dick Lovett Swindon once gave me a perfect match pot of paint FOC, maybe you can get one from yours if you ask nicely!

 

[CatmanV2]

An interesting idea, thanks!
Although I fear petrol to my nearest independent will exceed cost of new can

C

 

[conaero]

Hi Matt - you have the same wheels as me. Mind giving me the paint code so I can touch mine up - ooer missus!
Thanks, Moz

As per PM, 92M, its a reasonable match, you will need to add some lacquer on top.

 

[2b1ask1]

Part arrived this morning, which is impressive. Do I need to strip the existing paint, do you think? If so, best way?

Cheers

C

That's a very interesting question C-man, I know these are very sensitive to water on them giving you a false warning but I have no idea how much paint is too much! I'd think a water based remover like Nitro-Morse would be ok, it is more about keeping the channel clear around the sensor plate I believe.

 

[CatmanV2]

Cheers, Newton.

I never knew Nitromoors was water based. There's what looks like quite a chunk of paint on it already, so I think stripping is the best idea.

C

 

[CatmanV2]

But maybe not with Nitromors, in fact:
<quote>
Not suitable for removing car paint or for contact with plastics
</quote>
Unless you know better, Newton? Frankly I put more faith in your knowledge than the Halfrauds website.....

C