200sx-Starlet-Jay Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 hi allive got a few bits sorted for my GF's starlet, and its a suprise lol. basicaly i want to spray the rocker cover and fuel line candy apple red, but have no idea what paint code to give to say halfords or someone. anyone got any idea where to begin? i am assuming easiest way is to find a standard factory paint that is candy apple, then finding the paint code and giving it to halfords to mix me a tin up?Please any help given asap i will realy apreciate, her bday coming up and i need time to get to work on it Jay Quote
Dan Evans Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 halfords arnt going to do it mate, candy paints are more laqure than paint, i can supply you with some if you want, how many cans you after?? Quote
LowRed Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 My previous Lexus IS200 was "Candy Apple Red" its £50 litre from USAVery expensive but I cheated. Use Nightfire Rover Red or Peugeot Diablo Red for a very close 2nd place All you have to do is add a little more Laquer than normal and possibly some Sparkly bits would not go a miss Quote
Dean @RW-Developments Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 my rocker cover looks abit like range rover vouge candy red but another nice 1 is pergeot 307cc candy red also theres a new lexus that comes in a stunning candy red! Quote
200sx-Starlet-Jay Posted July 29, 2009 Author Posted July 29, 2009 sound guys, i will check out them paint colours when i go in, erm how much would it be per tin dan?? Quote
Dan Evans Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 il let you know tommora mate, il have a word with the body shop Quote
Graeme Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 I always thought 'candy' colours were a 2-step process, every time I've seen it done its always a silver or gold base then a tinted lacquer on top. very difficult finish apparently. Itl be expensive anyway Quote
200sx-Starlet-Jay Posted July 29, 2009 Author Posted July 29, 2009 well it doesnt have to be a candy apple red, i just want it that sort of colour, so even if its just dark metalic red thats similar.. any other ideas?!Jay Quote
Idrees Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 Call Autopaint Huddersfield, see what he can do for you mate. He will post it out too if you pay by card. Speak to Trevor and tell him I sent you. 01484 341006 Quote
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