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Offline Batman

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Red Paint Fade... HELP PLEASE!
« on: 10 June 2006, 10:22 »
Hello Everyone.

I have a problem and would really appreciate some advice.

I am looking to purchase a Tornado RED Mk5 GTI but I have been told that the paint will fade after a few years.

Is this true?
How bad will it fade?
Should I avoid RED and go for another colour?

Thank you for your help.

Batman.

Offline Agreeable Slick

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Re: Red Paint Fade... HELP PLEASE!
« Reply #1 on: 10 June 2006, 12:03 »
i doubt it will as they will no doubt be 2 pack paint now. The old mk2s faded as they were cellulose and are a bastard to keep shiney. Look further down this page and there is a topic about tornado red.

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Re: Red Paint Fade... HELP PLEASE!
« Reply #2 on: 10 June 2006, 12:12 »
mate it's not a 20yr old car, modern cars are painted with more durable water based 2k paints, don't worry about it, because, A: it won't happen and B: it'll be in about 20yrs if it does and i'm sure you may have changed it by then...... :wink:

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Re: Red Paint Fade... HELP PLEASE!
« Reply #3 on: 17 June 2006, 13:17 »
Thanks Guys, much appreciated.  :cool: