PioneerX
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| posted on 13/12/04 at 10:07 AM |
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Paint
Anyone know where you can still buy Cellulose in the Northants area. A mate need some to do a car, but everyonbe is telling your can buy it any more.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 13/12/04 at 10:50 AM |
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You can certainly buy it in Ipswich - I bought some recently (made up into a spray can).
It may be that your local distributor doesn't want to sell it 'cos he isn't selling enough to make it worthwhile, as his buyers are
worried about their solvent emissions & the regulations.
David
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splitrivet
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| posted on 13/12/04 at 01:00 PM |
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Have these people got a branch near you its who I use and very reasonable http://www.autopaint.co.uk/
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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PioneerX
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| posted on 13/12/04 at 01:47 PM |
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Thanks guys,
Autopaint seem to have a stockest close (northampton). I will pass the info on.
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 13/12/04 at 07:47 PM |
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last time i bought celly was 9 or so years ago from avenue panel, rushden.
people in the know say that celly isnt so available now due to environmental reasons - call em first
atb
steve
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 13/12/04 at 09:31 PM |
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Not being funny, but why do you want celly when there is much better stuff available for about the same money
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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PioneerX
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| posted on 14/12/04 at 01:21 PM |
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Its not for me. A guy down the road is doing a mini from the ground up, I'm guess celly is just what he has used in the past and does not trust
the new stuff.
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 14/12/04 at 05:26 PM |
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the old 'its not for me, its for a friend' hey?
bet this paint is on the top shelf too 
atb
steve
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DavidM
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| posted on 14/12/04 at 11:54 PM |
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Sayers Motor Factors in Northampton supply cellulose mixed to pretty much any shade you want.
They are at:
9 North Portway Close,
Round Spinney Industrial Estate,
Northampton
NN3 8RQ
Tel: 01604 710000
They supply to a lot of local bodyshops. I used them, good prices compared to the shops, and I found them to be very helpful.
Hope this helps
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 15/12/04 at 01:02 PM |
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do they do more modern paint, that doesnt attack grp, like acrylic?
atb
steve
quote:
Originally posted by DavidM
Sayers Motor Factors in Northampton supply cellulose mixed to pretty much any shade you want.
They are at:
9 North Portway Close,
Round Spinney Industrial Estate,
Northampton
NN3 8RQ
Tel: 01604 710000
They supply to a lot of local bodyshops. I used them, good prices compared to the shops, and I found them to be very helpful.
Hope this helps
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 15/12/04 at 01:06 PM |
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Am I right in thinking that acrylic paint really needs to be dried with IR heaters or similar?
Just that I'd read somewhere that IR lamps can make GRP warp if used carelessly. (I think it was in those painting tips someone posted a while
ago).
But I may well be totally wrong... 
David
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splitrivet
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| posted on 15/12/04 at 01:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
Not being funny, but why do you want celly when there is much better stuff available for about the same money
What would you suggest Mark.
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 15/12/04 at 05:27 PM |
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David
It was mark allanson that suggested it to me in the past.
As its acrylic thats in the cans you buy from halfords, its not got any special drying requirments......
atb
steve
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DavidM
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| posted on 16/12/04 at 12:06 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stephen_gusterson
do they do more modern paint, that doesnt attack grp, like acrylic?
atb
steve
The last time I went in they did a full range, two packs, water based, acrylic, cellulose all mixed to your requirements. Tell them what your painting
and they'll even take a shot at how much you'll need.
If they're not busy they'll mix while you wait. When they are busy it's usually 1-2 days.
atb
David
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 16/12/04 at 06:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by splitrivet
quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
Not being funny, but why do you want celly when there is much better stuff available for about the same money
What would you suggest Mark.
Cheers,
Bob
I would use a single pack etch followed by a polyester basecoat (your colour) followed by a single pack clear. Nice and safe (reasonably!), not too
expensive (cheaper than celly in the long run due to the number of coats). MUCH more resilliant and easy to repair.
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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