exlandieman Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi all, I expect to get lots of different answers to this question but here goes:- Where do you recommend that i get olive drab paint for my bike from? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79x100 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 For a 1942 bike, I wouldn't recommend Olive Drab, I'd recommend SCC No.2 Brown.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rewdco Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 The early WD/COs (like Chris' bike) were Khaki Green No 3! Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlandieman Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi Jan, Thanks for that....at the moment the bike is in olive drab, but when I strip and rebuild it over the next winter I will repaint in correct colour. My main question is , colour aside, where do people recommend I get paint from? Not just olive drab which I need to touch up with but also the correct colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I bought HMG synthetic enamel last time in the UK. Their service was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Chris, you've seen the variations of colours in my shed and the amount of spraying that I've done over the years. I have used a lot of Cromadex synthetic paint and from other local firms, and by mixing Olive and brown have achieved various shades of Khaki Green. But by far my most favourite paint to use is Firwood. Which I normally buy from 'Jeep Parts Uk' But for some reason they don't sell Service Brown any more. (Not enough request for it). So maybe approach Firwood direct. I know Mike Starmer did a lot of research into Khaki Gas Proof No3 and maybe Rik can give some indication about that and who's paint he had success with. A lot of complaints that I hear are regarding an over shiny finish, which can happen with over coating some mat paint. I've had this problem with Cromadex but not Firwood........Just my 2pence worth. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I'd fully agree with Ron's comments, and Rik's......the stuff from Firwood and Cromadex, via Jeeparts is probably the best in the UK, though they told me the Cromadex is for spraying AND brushing which is useful for small parts and touching-up (ooh err Missus !) whereas the Firwood variety is spray-only.......... All wartime stuff was in a dead-flat matt finish and some don't like this as it does stain and mark and can wear/fade......but on the other hand, you end up with an arguably more realistic and original finish than gloss or "eggshell" with the bike "ageing" naturally....... SCC brown began to appear around 1941 and was becoming common by 42 and almost universal a year later before olive drab replaced it from April 44 onwards.......but instructions were issued for old stocks of khaki green to be used up first, so some companies clearly still had stock to use up during 42 and possibly early 43 too........NOS parts are a good source to match original colours, especially if still wrapped, although KG does deteriorate over time due to the chromate used affecting the colour shade....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlandieman Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 I just went to jeep parts uk website and under paints it says that there is nothing listed? Am i going to right place...the one i went to is in Atcham Nr Shrewsbury ..... btw thats `shrew` as in the `taming of the shrew` ! not shrow. ( just thought i'd throw that in for controversy lol ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 That is the place Chris and I see what you mean about the paint products??? Maybe a phone call to Graham or Amanda. Or try Firwood direct. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Paint ....I use a Motor Factors in Bishop auckland who will both colourmatch the paint and also put it in Spray Tins ...Whilst i fully appreciate they are too far away i would anticipate that you will have Motor Factors /Spares dealers with the sae capability in the Dorset area ...Works out about £8 tin ,,,Matched and ready to spray Jenkinov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotamb69 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 HI over the past few years I have been purchasing my paint from Frank Burberrys advertised on Milweb. great paint and good service. Regards Ernest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlandieman Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 looked at a few supplier websites and they all seem to want to sell me 5L.. I'll be in my grave before i ever use that much. Chrris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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