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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: ryegault on 06 February 2011, 16:28

Title: halfords lc9z paint
Post by: ryegault on 06 February 2011, 16:28

hi there, has anyone used the halfords paint on there car? i did the other day at the bottom of my boot and the colour is well off! its alot darker looking :(

Title: Re: halfords lc9z paint
Post by: tech1889 on 06 February 2011, 23:39

it will never match 100% and also dont forget your cars paint has aged over the years..

Title: Re: halfords lc9z paint
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 06 February 2011, 23:50

I've used it and it was spot on, you use a good clearcoat on it??  Also, I had to get a cutting substance and rub it down then polish it up to get a proper finish

Title: Re: halfords lc9z paint
Post by: ryegault on 13 February 2011, 14:41

my tin was way off! allot darker lol, got some paint from my local vw dealership so shall see what its like

Title: Re: halfords lc9z paint
Post by: gm8 on 13 February 2011, 14:54

i had some for an ibiza gti and the match was spot on, still got half a can or so been sitting for a few years, your welcome to it for postage cost if you like