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Black 56 Morris split screen
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 11:14 pm
by poplars
Just bought by my good self.
Now what do you reckon the best colour for the wheels would be? I think they are the first job for me to have a go at. Also any suggestions as to where to buy the paint.
Then for the 56 Morris - where do I find the name of the black colour.
Finally at the bottom of the doors there is a bit of bubbling to the existing paint. Something I could have a go at sanding back, filling and painting? I'd love to have a go.
Re: Black 56 Morris split screen
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:52 pm
by Boomlander
Wheels should be black - same as body colour.
It may be difficult to find an exact match for the black paint - you may have to take a sample (maybe the boot lid) to a paint supplier for it to be computer analysed and matched. They can then supply liquid paint or aerosol cans to order.
I am currently refurbishing a set of rims for my 1953 split screen and am just using Halfords gloss black which is close enough to the body colour.

Re: Black 56 Morris split screen
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:11 pm
by poplars
May try the Halfords gloss black... Can't look any shoddier than they do now ;o) I think I want one I can paint with a brush as opposed to aerosol.
Re: Black 56 Morris split screen
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:29 pm
by Boomlander
You will find that most paint factors will supply brushing enamel if you prefer that method to spraying.
It's a bit pricier though!

Re: Black 56 Morris split screen
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:32 pm
by poplars
Any advice where to look? Fairly new to all this I just want to touch up everything initially as a starter. Spraying may be something I do down the line. Definitely know I need some. (Well my wife would say WANT some

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Re: Black 56 Morris split screen
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:16 pm
by Boomlander
Search for brushing enamel on Ebay - I think you will find plenty to choose from.
Alternatively Halfords sell small touch up kits for around £7

Re: Black 56 Morris split screen
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:40 pm
by poplars
Just read that you can't spray pain over in future if you use some brush enamel paint. Is that right?
Re: Black 56 Morris split screen
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:41 pm
by bmcecosse
Dulux Gloss is fine for wheels!
Re: Black 56 Morris split screen
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:53 pm
by poplars
Yes - just want some paint to touch up quite a few problem areas too.