Where to buy paint?

[tmudie]

Hi all

My brother is going to paint a couple of panels for my FC, sun visor and wheel spats. I gave him the paint codes, so far he's been to a couple of paint shops and they havent been able to help. Can anyone recommend where he should try? he lives up at Lake McQuarie, so somewhere in the Newcastle area would be good, otherwise I'll source in sydney. Thanks

Tony

[SRVLIVES]

the love god (Alfio) should know........

[craiga]

Hi Tony,

You can try here http://www.autowest.com.au/

UNIT 9, 61 REGENTVILLE ROAD
PENRITH NSW 2750
PH: 02 4721 3301
FAX: 02 4721 3303

Ask for Brett, he is excellent and will mix/match paint to samples on the spot.

Cheers,

Craig.

[RET]

Many paint outlets don't have the old books any more.  You can ring Dulux-PPG's Technical Service number, they can recommend a two-pack or acrylic replacement for the original colour code.

But, if you're just going to paint bits and pieces of the car and not all of it, there might be something to be said for getting the paint colour-matched.  You don't really want to have the spats and visor noticeably different shades to the rest of the car.

PPG Australia
Customer Service & Technical Support
13 24 24

Toll Free Fax
1800 800 819

Hope that helps,
RET

[RET]

Jeez, you can't say you don't get looked after here, can you?  Three options in as many minutes!

cheers
RET

[tmudie]

RET, youre right !!! thanks for the many replies, I think I'll go for the match the paint option....

Tony

[fccool59]

i used to use newcastle auto abrasives at  boolooroo but i dont know if they will have info on a paint code that old.
they deal with cheaper brands but its what my car was painted with and still looked nice and shinny