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Offline ryegault

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halfords lc9z paint
« 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 :(

Offline tech1889

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Re: halfords lc9z paint
« Reply #1 on: 06 February 2011, 23:39 »
it will never match 100% and also dont forget your cars paint has aged over the years..
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Offline Jimmy Filth

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Re: halfords lc9z paint
« Reply #2 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
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Offline ryegault

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Re: halfords lc9z paint
« Reply #3 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

Offline gm8

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Re: halfords lc9z paint
« Reply #4 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