Jessie The Jeep Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I went to order some more paint for the Jeep today, having almost run out and a few more bits and touch ups to do. When I rang up I was told they were no longer trading. Panic set in wondering how I was going to get a paint match, or whether I'd have to repaint the Jeep in another shade. A closer look at the tin showed the Frank Burbery label was applied over another label. Soaking it with lots of white spirit, the label came away to reveal the original paint suppliers contact details. Thankfully the paint name and code number was still readable between the drips down the tin. I contacted them today and they are able to make up another 5 litre tin for me. SO....if anyone has a vehicle painted in FB paint, and you need some touch up paint, so long as you have the paint code from the tin, you should still be able to get hold of this really nice to use paint. The supplier is http://www.jandlindustrialpaints.co.uk/ ( I have no connection to this company, but thought it useful for other HMVF members to know, and checked with Jack it was ok to post the link to this company. ) Note to self. When I buy paint in future, make a note of any codes on the tin and keep in a safe place! ( before the drips run all over it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 That's very handy, thanks Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Useful thanks for the info Steve. Running close to the wind with the dregs of the tin is often a problem near the end of a restoration. There always seem to be more bits and pieces that need painting than you think and with the cost of paint now no one wants to end up with an opened gallon tin sitting on the shelf part used. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 no one wants to end up with an opened gallon tin sitting on the shelf part used.Pete I always decant what I haven't used into jam jars right to the brim so I have ready to use small quantities of the same mix. For convenience it usually means a few large mayonaise jars, then smaller jars & some very small jars. So I can choose the right quantity for the job without wastage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I did that Clive, with some thinned paint. I couldn't believe how long it lasted!! Must remember to collect some more jars.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I empty a tin of paint in half lier plastic softdrink bottles. Just fill those bottles by alternating them.This way any left over matting agent gets didtributed over all the bottles. A extra plus is when the bottle is half empt you can squeeze the air out of it before closing the cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I always decant what I haven't used into jam jars right to the brim so I have ready to use small quantities of the same mix. For convenience it usually means a few large mayonaise jars, then smaller jars & some very small jars. So I can choose the right quantity for the job without wastage. For my own projects I do exactly the same Clive thinned to spraying viscosity with fast cellulose, kept cool and frost free it keeps really well. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Just be careful using containers originally intended for food and drink. You may know the difference, but .... I bought 1 litre empty paint tins from eBay to achieve the same aim. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Just be careful using containers originally intended for food and drink. You may know the difference, but .... Good point there! Also some plastics will react to paint and thinners and melt - either quickly or very slowly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Would anyone care to start listing the paint codes here for others to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Good point there! Also some plastics will react to paint and thinners and melt - either quickly or very slowly! My bottles haven't melted yet. Will let you know if they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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