Old English White Paint for grill and wheels?

[stephenpolhill]

Hi there. I am looking to repaint my wheels. Only trouble is the Minor spares shops only sell spray paint of the Old english white. Does anyone know where I can buy brush on old english white paint (in a tin etc.)?
Thanks
Steve

[charlie_morris_minor]

I use a 50 : 50 mix of magnolia and white dulux gloss and feel it is a very good match. Some people go with straight magnolia.. but it worth experimenting and finding the colour that suits you

[stephenpolhill]

Will that be as protective on the wheels ass hammerite?
Steve

[stephenpolhill]

*as. My apologies for rude words

[charlie_morris_minor]

I believe the problem with hammerite \ smoothite is that it becomes very brittle..

I can not comment on the "life" of dulux but i think Roy might be able to comment as I get the feeling he has painted his with magnolia paint...

[stephenpolhill]

Ok thanks. Would it be safer and easier to just buy the O.E.W spray?

[charlie_morris_minor]

probably easier to buy the spray but where would the fun be in that!

I think cost wise mixing the paint works out cheaper by the time you buy all the spray cans you need to paint the 4 / 5 wheels.

[stephenpolhill]

Ok. I might take the wheel to B&Q and ask the guy for the best paint for it, and the colour to match. That sound like the right idea?

[charlie_morris_minor]

sounds a good idea.. but i have 2 questions..

can they mix gloss to the colour you want?

what is the cost of mixed paint compared to two small pots of white and magnolia?

[stephenpolhill]

I might go later or tomorrow and I will let you know . I would say it's cheaper to buy 2 seperate. But you never know..

[stephenpolhill]

Well I managed to get to B&Q and asked the lady what I should use. She found some Hammerite 'Radiator' (for homes) paint. This came in Jasmine White which was too bright, and Magnolia, which I bought and matches the OEWhite well. I will paint it sometime too and pop a post in the Useful Hints and Tips section of this site for future reference
Thanks for your help. Magnolia is a spot on colour!