Prometheus Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Has anyone recently discovered an acceptable rattle-can substitute for GWR Cream from the swathe of creams/off-whites/etc now available? Thanks Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meil Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Yes - Precision Paints G.W.R. Coach Cream in 150ml Aerosol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) Thanks for the reply. I have used it before and it's excellent, but I found that the aerosol head tended to clog easily. And without a show to purchase at, postage can be prohibitive on aerosols, hence my hope for car paint [I should have made that clearer initially - apols]. Thanks for the reply though. Tony Edited May 30, 2021 by Prometheus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 11 hours ago, Prometheus said: Thanks for the reply. I have used it before and it's excellent, but I found that the aerosol head tended to clog easily. And without a show to purchase at, postage can be prohibitive on aerosols, hence my hope for car paint [I should have made that clearer initially - apols]. Thanks for the reply though. Tony The usual advice is Rover Primula Yellow. However the last time I looked it seems they don’t do it any more! Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold unravelled Posted May 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2021 Not exactly televant here, but in other threads some painters have swapped paint heads between brands to good effect. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 9 hours ago, Mark said: The usual advice is Rover Primula Yellow. However the last time I looked it seems they don’t do it any more! Mark A lot of the Rover colours have been discontinued. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Thanks all for the replies. I did try Rover Primula Yellow once - many years ago - but decided it was just too yellow. Ford Sierra Beige was recommended too a while back, but that wasn’t really right, either. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted June 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2021 If you have a swatch, your local Halford's may be able to mix it for you, I have heard that others have successfully used this method, I personally have not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 That’s ultimately the plan: take some sprayed plastic card to a paint supplier for them to try to match it. It’s a lot more expensive than Halfords but it’s probably the only option. tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Prometheus said: take some sprayed plastic card to a paint supplier Taking something painted to a paint supplier and asking if they have some paint that looks like it seems like you have confidence in your painted thing. Or is the purpose of the exercise merely getting the paint into a spray form? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Some car paint suppliers can digitally image the example that you provide and then produce accurately it in aerosol form. It’s the convenience of a spray can that I want. I generally get very good results with them and, for me, having to do it in a cluttered garage, an air brush is a less attractive option (even though I have one). Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) Using rgb and/or hex values (some suggestions) would avoid a paint supplier going through the step of doing a digital image. Edited June 2, 2021 by Miss Prism Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 That is extremely helpful. Thank you. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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