*Sonic*

Thought I would aks for peeps opinions

I know most dont like Halfords Lacquer, and I agree it doesnt have the same finish as my car (sonic Blue MY00)

What do other people use?

Steve

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greasemonkey

Which "Halfords lacquer" are you talking about? The aerosol stuff is less than perfect, but the main reason for that is that it's an aerosol. If you're in a tight spot and don't want to buy/rent a compressor and a decent spray gun, it'll do the job - but you'll need to cut it back to get a decent finish.

The Holts stuff they sell at the back of the shop is pretty good, but that obviously needs to be sprayed properly...

*Sonic*

yep the aerosol stuff (Halfords Own)

I noticed that they appear to do two types Lacquer & Clear Lacquer, now these could be the same, but just different stock, but it does leave a dull(ish) finish to it, that doesnt match the lacquer on our scoobs

phoenix1

steve get yourself up to autopaints in st helens and speak to mark. his aerosols are much better than halfords. depending on what your'e painting, flat back slightly with 1500 wet & dry then use farecla G3 rubbing compound to regain the shine & then polish with 3M hand glaze ( in the yellow & black bottle ) and watch the baby shine.

*Sonic*

Cheers once again

I keep meaning to go there and try some paints, I did speak to Mark a few weeks ago, and he started going on about 2 pack etc

SiDHEaD

I bought the "Halfords Laquer" (silver can etc) and it gave a very very matt finish (my front bumper now looks shat). However, when i was painting my fog covers i bought a different one from there "Simonz" for acrylic, and it seems spot on.

Andy

vulnax999

iTrader: (7)

Thread hijack, apologies!

Phoenix1 - don't suppose you work at a garage that does Scoobies, Imports, do ya? In St.Helens area??

Mail me if you do plz!

Ta

Vulnax

vulnax999

iTrader: (7)

St.Helens Autoelectric in Peasley Cross do bespoke touch up paints, aerosols and clear lacquer, I got some to touch in a scrape on my alloys a few weeks ago.

Not sure if that is who Phoenix1 reccommends, but they are ok there too!

V

*Sonic*

That will be the one in Peasley Cross

AK47

when I was at skool, my best friends dad hand painted his car yellow and really look terrible although I kept telling the both of them wow, that's a real neat job ...seriously looked like dulux, maybe you could try the same?

phoenix1

hello fellas here is the tel no for mark at autopaints in st helens, 01744 818102.

cfoster

Morelli's supply all colours/paints/laquers etc.... They have many branches around the country....

Chris

clarky1982

the reason it doesn't look as good is because it is probably cellulose or acrylic paint. If you want it to be the same as the car you will need good quality 2 pack paint. much better stuff but not available in aerosols for obvious reasond