Matching Paint Colour

[alanrichey]

I'm having to repair a damaged cycle wing (Unexpected departure into a hedge ) The GRP repair seems to be going well, but obviously will then need painting.

 

To save me having to use trial and error or respraying both wings. does anyone know if the 'Blue' used is a standard off-the-shelf colour ?

 

[Bob Tucker]

SFAIK it was called Oxford Blue in the adverts, but dont take that as gospeel.

[nicko]

I've got some rattle cans that are 08 Eclipse blue that is a very close match. Bought them at various shows from the bargain bins.

HTH

Nick

[Guest Ian & Carole]

Alan

If you have a decent paint factor, those who supply paint to the motor trade they will be able to match it for you and if they are any good at what they do most can provide it in a rattle can, unless you have a spray rig.

I use http://www.fishermotorfactors.co.uk/ here in Lincoln.

[Guest TerryBarry]

Eclipse Blue is a good match on my GRP but it might be down to the batch of gel coat used.

[alanrichey]

Thanks for all the replies. I can get a touch-up pot of Eclipse Blue for about £3 so if it doesn't match it won't be the end of the world.

[agent_zed]

Hi,

sorry if you know this already, but you will need an etch primer on GRP or your paint will fall off. I use an activated etch which has separate thinners. seems to have worked for me as it's been on for 5 or 6 years.

 

Some paint places have a fancy machine for matching the paint colour. Homebase have one but you will only be able to choose the paint in Matt or vinyl silk

 

If you are spraying it anyway isn't it worth buying a replacement wing, rather than repairing?

 

hth

[chris n]

If you are repairing the wing as well as etch priming it first you will also need to give the repair a good couple of coats of high build

primer, and then wet flat with 800 wet n dry before even thinking about putting on the top coat or the repair will stick out like a sore thumb

[alanrichey]

If you are spraying it anyway isn't it worth buying a replacement wing, rather than repairing?

Yes I was going to repair it more as an experiment than anything else to see how it worked and make the car MOT capable. I will almost certainly get a new set. E-Bay item 111267176166 looks a good bet, but so far they are not replying to messages (although the picture shows blue they don't appear to offer it as an option) so not sure.