Rimmers Aerosol Paint

[stux99]

Got a couple of projects planned and need paint, anyone used the above or should I use a paint shop??

[daz41]

I would say the paint shop as they will be able to match the colour better and will also be able to produce the paint in a can for you.
the trouble with mass producest spray cans is just that, there mass producest. have you got any experience of spray painting? if not I can answer any questions.

darren.

[Pete & Lin]

Hi Stu,

I've used Rimmers aerosol paint (listed as genuine Rover) Old English White when I fitted scoops to the side intakes - paint was spot on with the rest of the car. Also bought a touch up stick from Rimmers & again its spot on.

You get a can of paint + a can of clear lacquer, only criticism would be that the cans are smaller then what you get in say Halfords BUT having experienced Halfords paints on our Ford I wouldnt touch their paints, either off the shelf or mixed in store.

I have a job to do on the front bumper before the 'new season' starts & will use Rimmers again

Pete

[stux99]

Thanks Dazza and Pete
i have used spray cans before with really good results, its the quality of paint I was concerned about..
May just get a can and try, local paint guy is quite good if I muck it

[daz41]

hi pete

i agree with you there, don't touch halfords. depending on the colour and how much there is to spray a local auto paint shop may be better. i have just finished re spraying the front wing and bumper on my f (british racing green) and it would have been very expensive to use cans, also the colour match needed to be exact as there was such a large area to cover. cans are o.k for small things like scoops and repairs but then again stu does not say how much there is to spray.

cheers
darren.

[stux99]

Hi Darren

Side cills are what I need to paint, not the F though.
I have used Rimmers for satin black on wheels with success.

Stu

[nigelandjo]

Stu,

You could try Xpart: http://www.mgroveraccessories.com/shop/ ... index.html

I need some BRG paint, so I could order yours at the same time and save some postage between us, as it's the same whether I order 1 or more cans!

Nigel

[stux99]

Thanks Nigel, have already ordered with Rimmers

Stu

[Ralph]

It is actually illegal to send paint aerosols through the post. The fine, if you get caught, is quite hefty.

[stux99]

It is actually illegal to send paint aerosols through the post. The fine, if you get caught, is quite hefty.

I knew there were restrictions, thought that was just for the likes of air freight

[nigelandjo]

It is actually illegal to send paint aerosols through the post. The fine, if you get caught, is quite hefty.

I knew there were restrictions, thought that was just for the likes of air freight

Thought the postage costs Rimmers and Xpart quote seemed quite high given the size of parcel - this must be why. Perhaps they use a courier.

Nigel

[daz41]

It is actually illegal to send paint aerosols through the post. The fine, if you get caught, is quite hefty.

I knew there were restrictions, thought that was just for the likes of air freight

Thought the postage costs Rimmers and Xpart quote seemed quite high given the size of parcel - this must be why. Perhaps they use a courier.

Nigel

it comes under the "limited quantities" rule, which puts it in the road freight heading thats why they use a courier and means parcel force could even deliver it.


darren.