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Offline mayes

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touch up paint
« on: 11.03. 2013 19:19 »
The paintwork on my gold flash requires a touch in places  the paintwork is in gold I do not want to respray whole frame is there anywhere to get the right color what is the correct shade etc I am sure someone will know  many thanks John
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Re: touch up paint
« Reply #1 on: 11.03. 2013 19:26 »
That'll be quite difficult, it can have been repainted x times. Best would be to take a painted part with you and visit some paint specialist to get him to make a mix that may match closely.

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Re: touch up paint
« Reply #2 on: 11.03. 2013 19:29 »
Hi.
Not sure where you are based, but if in the Uk these are the Bike Paint experts - http://www.rsbikepaint.com
Web site identifies the original colour and you can buy touch up, and or aersols/spray paint.
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Re: touch up paint
« Reply #3 on: 11.03. 2013 19:42 »
thanks for quick response John
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Re: touch up paint
« Reply #4 on: 12.03. 2013 00:08 »
Hi fella, welcome to the forum.  I always use (hmg) down in collyhurst, manchester
Website http://www.hmgpaint.com/.   
Tell 0161 205 7631
Their paint is top quality and they still sell cellulose paint, although it is now called industrial cellulose. More importantly they are spot on at matching paint. Top blokes. All the best. Chicago
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Re: touch up paint
« Reply #5 on: 12.03. 2013 00:35 »
Yes I will vouch for HMG too....... I've used them a few times now. They tried to help me with my last paint job, even though it was not their field of expertise. They even tried to get an industrial sized 'sample' from a customer which would have been big enough for my whole bike. Good people!..... They will also put your paint into an aerosol for you, which is great if you have no spraying equipment.
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