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Offline bunter

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Atlas Greay In A Can?
« on: 16 October 2006, 12:18 »
ok well i am feeling a bit bored and i was thinking that the rear spoiler on my car looks a bit dull in black plastic. im thinking of colour coding it and was wondering if there is anywhere that sells a colour close to atlas grey in a spray can as id like to have a go at doing it myself?

thanks. chris

Offline eddie1905

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Re: Atlas Greay In A Can?
« Reply #1 on: 16 October 2006, 12:36 »
Try halfords or even vw ,with vw they cost a bit more but are a top match.

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Re: Atlas Greay In A Can?
« Reply #2 on: 16 October 2006, 13:04 »
I would go to propper paint supplier and ask them to mix a colour that matches YOUR car and then have it put into a rattle can, my mate runs a branch of Autopaint international and he mixed up the standard colour and then mixed paint to match the exact shade of my car, the difference was quite supprising !

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Re: Atlas Greay In A Can?
« Reply #3 on: 16 October 2006, 14:02 »
I guess that colour difference would be particularly noticable on paint which oxidises badly, ie Tornado Red.

Atlas Grey should still be totally accurate I would have thought. It's a metallic clear over base finish isn't it?

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Re: Atlas Greay In A Can?
« Reply #4 on: 16 October 2006, 21:00 »
I have done this exact thing and can confirm that VW do sell atlas grey on a can!

It is a Perfect match too! Costs about £6 for the base coat and the laquer.  :grin: :grin: