James
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 03:09 PM |
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Painting GRP and RAL colours.
Just want to check that what I think is the actually *is* the case before I spend any money.
Would I be right in thinking that the RAL colour system is a UK standard and both paint and GRP gel coat adhears to it?
Therefore if I buy a set of GRP from one manufacturer and a different coloured bonnet bulge from another I can sort it with a matching RAL can of
spray paint?
I realise that the finish will be different but the principle is correct- right?
Thanks,
James
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locoboy
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 03:18 PM |
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Chris,
Pantone reference is a similar thng too if its any help.
ATB
Locoboy
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wicket
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 03:42 PM |
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James
RAL colours are German standard, see attached link for colours; BS381C is similar UK chart, also on the attached link.
Although Pantone refs can be used for paint matching it is generally used for printing.
http://www.stephen.hull.btinternet.co.uk/ral.html
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Peteff
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 04:01 PM |
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If you take your wing or bonnet to a decent paint supplier they should be able to match it exactly James. I had a 1/2 litre of cellulose mixed to
paint my nosecone after I cracked it and it's a good match. Only cost about £20 for paint and thinners. They will put it in an aerosol for you
at the same place but I don't know how much that costs.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Hugh Paterson
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 04:12 PM |
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The Gelcoat colours (pigments) come from a variety of sources. USA, BSI, and a variety of clones from around the globe too boot
Most automotive paint shops can match them though.
Shug.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 06:29 PM |
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Automotive paint shops won't be able to sell you any unless you have an EPA licence, unless you have a mate who can!
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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James
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| posted on 18/6/04 at 04:41 PM |
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Hmmm, should have know it wasn't as simple of getting a matching RAL can of paint from Halfords! 
Thanks for the info' everyone!
James
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blueshift
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| posted on 18/6/04 at 04:57 PM |
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I've been getting paint from my local factor recently, costs aboot a tenner a can for custom mixed stuff with a proper fan pattern. not sure how
much the can holds, 500ml maybe?
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Lightning
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| posted on 18/6/04 at 10:03 PM |
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I used celulose paint in an airarsehole for the tiger and my old JPS Lotus Elan over etch primer. about £7.50 per can. Red was matched to Mitsubishi,
the JPS was black obviously. Both went on a treat and a good finish was acheived with minor cutting back.
Steve
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