ok so i went to the paint suppliers today and they were very helpful

firstly i asked about just getting british racing green and white combo in 2pack..
then they showed me pearlescent paints, i was quite impressed, but shocked at the cost...but still very interested

then they showed me the metallic paints from the countless books... gobsmacked at the endless choices..

then i asked about glow in the dark paints also very cool but not a great range of colours..

but probably the coolest part of the visit was when they showed me these fancy paints that when cold are black or blue... but then when they get hot from the sun, they go clear, revealing the colour below /jizz in pants..

so im very undecided atm... and thinking of heading towards the blue idea with a red undercoat... and then pink glow in the dark on the roof and stripes.. (probably not the latter)

how good is technology!?

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65 deluxe - Matilda

Hi lushy, firstly, are you seriously considering buying such paints?
If so, are you planing on spraying yourself?
If you are, then I hope that your painting skills match the prices of the paints. As a basic rule of thumb, the more technical the paint, the more skill to lay it on properly. Anyone can spray paint, but to spend a fortune on supplies, you want to maximise the final outcome, and have the paint do what it was designed for (luminescent, "hypercolour", etc). Not everyone can spray these.
Do loads of research before commiting!
If it is going to go to a painter, make sure that they have a proven record of spraying with these paints first.
Good luck anyway!

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lol... did you walk in with great wads of cash hanging out of your pockets, or with a big $ sign on your t-shirt?

that colour change paint would be a laugh - park it facing east or west and one side will change colour... and whenever you go for a drive then stop, the passenger side of the bonnet will change colour

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Just something to think about, if your car is a daily driver the simply fact of the matter is the paint is going to get damaged. If you get any chips, scratches etc fixed up chances are it will be pretty obvious i imagine.

If your car isnt going to be seeing much of the outside world then sure go ahead if you want, but there is nothing worse then spending big dollars on a fancy paint job just to see it get chipped etc.

Just my 2cents

i plan to, yesterday was really just my first day of looking into paints so they seem to have sold them very well
and cheers for the heads up with the quality of painter - never would've thought it'd be that different for the different paints..obviously some intense study must be initiated - any idea where to begin?

haha simmo that'd make some people stop and look if the cars colour was changing whilst just sitting there ey..

matt you do make a good point and i'll think of that when i make my purchase..

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65 deluxe - Matilda

also, adding to matts point.. if it gets damaged, like metallic paints, you will probably have to respray the car again, as changes in whether, and changes in consistancy can change the total outcome of your job.

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Leighton makes a good point also! Normal paints (2 pak, enamel, etc.) when damaged can be colour matched, sanded and blendid in. Whereas, take metallic for example, (try not to drag on here!) the paint has to be constantly mixed (mix with a ball bearing in the pot!), because the flecks do sink to the bottom of the pot. There is no guarantee that your consistency of mix will be the same as when originally sprayed.
Also, the pattern in which you spray is not the same as standard paints. Normally you apply in horizontal strokes (sounds naughty ), with metallic, it is suposed to be applied vertically, then horizontally (or vice versa) to gain most conformity to the finish.
Lots more things on this topic, but I think that you get the gist of it.
Different people spray with different techniques, maybe someone can offer other spraying tips easier than mine.
Keep us posted with your decision, and queries.

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If it all seems too difficult and expensive, why not follow this bloke's lead?



Yup, do it in felt tip pens...

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That is soooo cool!
Cheaper than paint, easier to apply, less overheads, no need to worry about runs, No waiting for it to dry, the kids can help, and a great choice of at least four different colours!

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