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penrith
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Cheap paints
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Sat, 01 February 2003 10:10
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Hi Guys,
Im currently restoring a 1979 RA40 coupe. Now ive started to sand it down. What i need to know is where i can get good quality acrylic paint and related products in sydney. Does anyone one have a rough price of what im looking at per litre on acrylic paint, acrlyic thinners and acrylic clear.
Its been a while since ive purchased any paints the last time was back in 1994 using motto spray, that wasnt to great on quality finish, So i started using DULUX acrylics and related products and that turned out much better.Or has motto spray improved their quality of paint and products?
Any suggestion is well appreciated.
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Banned member
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Cheap paints
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Sun, 02 February 2003 00:41
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im my opinion PPG make the best paints
i cant remember what i paid for acrylic last but two pack, part A is worth 24.50 a litre and part B is 32.80 per litre...trade prices
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Melb
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January 2003
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Re: Cheap paints
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Sun, 02 February 2003 05:02
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yeah if ur after PPG,call this bloke in the trading post
Two Pack Automotive Paint, HSV Colours, all PPG factory paint, 15 & 20ltr drums, $50 per drum (0413)806424 Noble Park
sounds cheap
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Sydney
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August 2002
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Re: Cheap paints
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Sun, 02 February 2003 08:46
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My Girl Friends Father is a spray painter for 26 years! And has been a sales rep for both Standox And PPG!
He reckons Standox is a better paint, easier to use etc...
So i take his word for it
I guess its personal preferance really?
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Location:
penrith
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January 2003
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Re: Cheap paints
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Sun, 02 February 2003 09:32
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Oh thanks guys, yeah i might check out standox.
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Japan
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December 2002
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Re: Cheap paints
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Sun, 02 February 2003 11:29
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The cheapest paint i know of is actually made right there in Sydney it is Concept Paints. How Cheap? I just bought 4 litres acrylic in Brisbane for $75 mixed! (stage 1 colour white from MR2) That is half the price of the paint that i usually get. I have just painted my car in it and the paint had good consistancy with good coverage. The finish is ok, a little dull however it was painted in a shed on a rainy day and although retarder was added a spray painter i know who used it a few times said the finish seems to be a little dull off the gun. His solution was to hit it with a single pack clear however i used a normal acrylic clear. With all acrylics a good cut and buff brings the paint finish up gleaming so in about 1 month i can tell you how the paint comes up. I was on a tight budget and i am happy with the result. If you can lash out the extra cash then go for Standox, Spartan, PPG etc. Just buy a 20 litre drum of thinners it will be cheaper. Buying paint in bulk is always cheaper. Good luck.
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Cheap paints
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Mon, 03 February 2003 08:00
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thats true you ALWAYS have to cut and polish the car after acrylic paint and always maintain it
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