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bluemoggie1970
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Where can i buy some paint?

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

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if you have got the paint code i think halfords can mix you some
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Bull Motif ;-)
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Post by bmcecosse »

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.
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Is cellulose ok for brush application?Im assume it is.
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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...
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Post by autolycus »

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"?

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Which is why it will be thin and runny cause you need to thin it to do anything usefull with it on a brush..... :roll:
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Post by deano69 »

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

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.
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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.
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Post by kennatt »

as for any type of paint see here http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web33.pdf
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Post by deano69 »

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

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
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Post by bluemoggie1970 »

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

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Not usual on cellulose paint!
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