Painting Advice - NATO paint
I have just been to the paintshop to have a price for a respray.
I am looking to respray in NATO green, from the current colour of white with brown freckles.
The paintshop has no experience using this paint and has asked me to supply.
I have seen it advertised on Ebay and Anchor Supplies. Any advice on where to buy from?
Has anyone used this paint before, and if so any tips?
Thanks
Have a look at the post below ,
http://www.gwoa.co.uk/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4789
Twodogs
Bollotti,
Give me call at work, i might be able to help? 01706 875139
David,I suggest that Borlotti pay his subscription before phoning you.... :D
Thanks Fred, i will check with Tony on that one!
Reagrds DAVID
okay if you need help when you have paid your subs i will be here to take your call.
David.
hi Bollotti! i bought mine from fascinaiting finishes aswell - went for 'Nato Green' closest to current Brit green according to them (and twodogs :o ) i bought 2.5l which is more than enough for two coats. can thin to max 10% . the 'thinners' smells very much of white spirit......................... i bought paint , 2l thinners and a huge pile of foam rollers for £50 something quid (i dont charge to share my experiences!) :wink:
actually can you send me 32p by paypal (vat not payable) to cover cost of time/electricity/wear and tear to lappy?!
its good to have someone as funny as me on here.
funny ? you sh1tt1n me ? i joined the GWOA due o the distinc lack of humour,and the discouragement of same , on the forum pages , dont go disapointing me! :cry:
Thanks Elvis.
I don't use Paypal, however I do have a book of green shields stamps, if they are any good :lol:
Let me know.
green shield stamps from north of the border ? whats the exchange rate ?
maybe you should keep em and cash them in against membership fees?!
hope your both sorted now :D , loads of green Gs knocking about ...love it :D .
Twodogs
Can we see some photos of the green fleet ?
Twodogs
I see you painted your alloys black as well. Did this require special paint, or did you use something like hammerite?
The alloys are from another G ,
steels will be back on the soft top soon :D ,
matt black spray , for the alloys 8)
Twodogs
I downloaded this, and they look gloss on the Canadian G's
Nato green is paint code BS381C/285, just get your local paint supplier to mix you some up in whatever finish/paint system you prefer.
I do likes that Canadian G jobbie, I could even be tempted to part ex my 110 for one (with cash my way-obviously)
But is that to the MVEE 666 4.3 IRR NON reflective PAINT SPEC?
Or to the newer ref DEF STAN 03-32
On the second picture the paint does look a little duller and a different shade of green.
I have ordered the Nato green from Kingstonian Paints, so I hope it will be very close to the first picture.
I have also opted for gloss black on the wheels.
I have also ordered a snorkel, which should finish the job off nicely. 8)
It is booked in for next Friday, so I will post some before and after pictures.
come to the dark side kyle110 you know its the way forward!!!
Simon
But is that to the MVEE 666 4.3 IRR NON reflective PAINT SPEC?
probably not, but it dosnt contain isocyanates like proper 2 pack IRR does, the colour should be the same though.
Cliff
What wheels are tyres are you running. It didn't have alloys on when you got it.
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Thanks for the replies.
I found a supplier on Ebay, which is the same one Two Dogs used.
Two Dogs, how many litres do you estimate for a 300 LWB? What ration paint to thinners?
David, I may give you a call, but not sure if I can until I have paid my subscription :shock: Don't want to break with forum etiquette :)