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[beardylondon]

Hi All,

 

I have asked before, and I was going to buy this stuff below, but Retro Minis don't seem to be open at the moment, which is understandable,

 

Does anyone know of best alternative to this paint, for 1990 Rover Cooper, other than Halfords bright red, which to my eye looks too bright!

 

http://www.retromini...roducts_id=1068

 

Thanks!

[Gcal]

I bought this engine enamel for my mini engine it's meant to be good stuff hope this helps.https://www.ebay.co....tm/231838561944

[mini-mad-mark]

I used Smooth Hammerite  (Smoothrite?) on mine - looks ok but might be too bright for you - sorry I don't have a picture 

[beardylondon]

Thanks both, I think I’ll try the ebay stuff!

@Gcal was 1x 250ml tin enough for 1 mini engine block and head?

Edited by beardylondon, 20 March 2020 - 09:46 PM.

[panky]

Pretty sure that's what I used. It did dull down after a while. You can see a tin on the shelf in the background (I got green as well)

 

 

Although this was nearer the actual colour as it went on (different lighting)

 

 

 

[Gcal]

I have managed 2 coats looks ok but might order more just incase

[beardylondon]

thanks all

[surfblue]

 

250 ml will be more than sufficient.

When I did mine (in BMC green) the whole engine including head, rocker cover, gearbox and most ancillaires got 2 coats and there's still some left over.

Edited by surfblue, 21 March 2020 - 10:12 AM.

[PACINO]

https://www.plminish...0ml_In_Tin.html

[mini-mad-mark]

https://www.plminish...0ml_In_Tin.html

This looks like the same thing with a different name but cheaper (label is a carbon copy except the Tertrosyl/CarPlan name)

 

https://www.ebay.co....NwAAOSwy9ZdtbLB

 

 

- P&L £7.50 excl vat AND £3.99 delivery - Ebay £7.00 incl VAT and free delivery

 

Regs

[PACINO]

https://www.plminish...0ml_In_Tin.html

This looks like the same thing with a different name but cheaper (label is a carbon copy except the Tertrosyl/CarPlan name)
 
https://www.ebay.co....NwAAOSwy9ZdtbLB
 
 
- P&L £7.50 excl vat AND £3.99 delivery - Ebay £7.00 incl VAT and free delivery
 
Regs

What a great resource manager. You should be appointed director of the international monetary fund.

[nev100]

I shall be painting my head/block today.

It's POR Ford Red from Frost Restoration.

[J400cbs]

Do need to prime the parts before painting? If so what primer should I use?

[J400cbs]

Do need to prime the parts before painting? If so what primer should I use?

[beardylondon]

Nah not necessary on an engine with heat resistance paint