Where can i buy some paint?

Post by **bluemoggie1970** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:47 pm

Hi, probably a silly question, but where abouts can i buy trafalgar blue paint. I am gonna be using it in my spray gun.

Thanks!

Post by **dalebrignall** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:32 pm

if you have got the paint code i think halfords can mix you some

Post by **PSL184** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:37 pm

Bull Motif ;-)
"They have everything" -:)

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:56 pm

Plenty of sources on ebay. DO NOT buy '2 Pack' paint - only Cellulose is at all suitable for home application - and there are significant health and fire/explosion risks with that!
I now only spray outdoors in warm still weather.

Post by **deano69** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:46 pm

Is cellulose ok for brush application?Im assume it is.

Post by **PSL184** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:57 pm

deano69 wrote:Is cellulose ok for brush application?Im assume it is.

yes but it will be very thin and runny whe you try to apply it...

Post by **autolycus** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:25 pm

PSL184 wrote:
deano69 wrote:Is cellulose ok for brush application?Im assume it is.
yes but it will be very thin and runny whe you try to apply it...

Eh? As supplied, cellulose is rather more viscous than, say, household gloss paint. Only when you thin it for spraying does it become runny. The problem with brushing cellulose is the speed it dries - you can't brush it out like normal paint as the brush drags almost immediately. If you're quite skilled and very careful, and get the viscosity just right, you can apply it with a "flooding" action, but it makes a horrible mess if you get it wrong.

Cellulose really needs spraying.

Who remembers "Brushing Belco" and its companion "BrushTin Belco"?

Kevin

Post by **PSL184** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:33 pm

Which is why it will be thin and runny cause you need to thin it to do anything usefull with it on a brush.....

Post by **deano69** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:19 pm

I should point out that i was hoping to 'correct' some very small areas of rust on the wings and doors by rubbing back to rustfree, priming then painting on with an artists brush.The areas really are that small.Cutting back to follow when dry and repeating to add layers until im happy with it.

Post by **PSL184** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:38 pm

Get a spray can (rattle can) and spray the paint into the lid, then use the artists brush to touch up...

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:14 am

I remember brushing Belco ! Is there a prize ? And yes - for tiny amounts like that - buy a spray can or two. The touching in with brush won't work - so you will have to spray in locally with the can.

Post by **RogerRust** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:24 am

bmcecosse wrote: The touching in with brush won't work - so you will have to spray in locally with the can.

I don't agree, if it is just a small patch or stone chip its better to paint with a brush the cut back after you have built up a good thickness. I spray the paint into the cap as described then let it thicken as the thinners evaporate before use. I usually build it up really proud then plane it down with a old fashioned razor blade, then T cut to finish - Works well for me.

Post by **kennatt** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:30 am

as for any type of paint see here http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web33.pdf

Post by **deano69** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:46 pm

Hadn't thought of spray cans but yes i think they would be better.

Post by **millerman** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:05 pm

Kennatt, interesting link particularly page 8 re isocyanate (2 pack) paint

The other option is to BRUSH a 2 pack paint, particularly good for painting an engine bay.

See this link www.hse.gov.uk/research/hsl_pdf/2005/hsl0560.pdf
re brushing 2-pack paint

Post by **pauld** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:18 pm

p.m. sent

Post by **bluemoggie1970** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:33 pm

Thanks. could someone also please advise on whether i should use a clear lacquer to finish or not?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:51 pm

Not usual on cellulose paint!

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