UK Source of Paint for Panels

Could anybody please advise me of the best type of paint to use for replica Boeing light plates, and where I can find it in the UK.

I will be needing some RAL7011 and also the lighter colour as used on the Bus Transfer/Air Con etc.

Many Thanks,

Rob

Hi Rob,

Have you tried Morley Motor Factors

They had a good paint mixing service last time I went ( prob 2 years ago )

250 Osmaston Road
Derby
Tel: 01332 331516
email: morleysofderby@hotmail.com

Worth a try

Cheers

Thanks for the suggestion Dave.

I know Morleys, but the last time I asked in there which was a while back, they didn't recognise RAL colours.
I will try again - Maybe if I give them the RGB equivalent I will have more luck.
Was it a RAL colour you had from them?


Cheers,
Rob

No It wasn't RAL colours I had from them so you may need to find out what colour code system they use and find the conversion.
I have had a good look around the Net though as I will be wanting some paint for my Learjet soon and have found that JEWSON will mix paint for you and can accept RAL coding :) http://www.jewson.co.uk/en/static/se...aintMixing.jsp

Our nearest branch is 187 Derby (Alfreton Road), Derby, DE21 4RT

Also check out Ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cellulose-Car-...item518b8e54eb

Cheers

Thanks for that Dave.

I think Morleys only deal in automotive codes, but I will go over and have a word.

Thanks for the other links. Might also be worth looking at B&Q - I know they mix, but whether they can do RAL or not I don't know - I'm going over there this week, so I will ask the question.

The fact that it needs to be spray and matt makes it a bit tricky.

Cheers,
Rob

Rob

Try Plasti-kote Projekt Paint Matt Super ref 3102 Grey. It is pretty close and can be bought from B & Q in aerosol form.

Regards

David

Rob,

I was in B&Q a couple of weeks back.....I enquired if they could mix a certain colour at their paint mixing department...they said yes, and on the off-chance also gave them the Boeing RAL colour code.

They can mix it, and can supply in Matt - Silk - and Gloss.:D:D

i know where I'll be going when I'm ready to put some colour onto my cockpit.....nearly there!!

Regards, John P.:p

Many thanks for your input John and David.

Good to know that we can get the colour mixed at at least two stores.

I have actually been using the Plasti-Kote paints for my light-plate attempts up to now, and have had some success with it.

I used the white, black then grey layer approach used on the original panels and then mechanically engraved through to the white.

I thought that the result was pretty good when backlit and the engraver cuts the characters cleanly - Good enough for me anyway, but the 3102 is not quite the right colour - It find that it has a generally green/grey appearance rather than blue/grey.

That said, you don't really notice it until you put it alongside an original panel - Unfortunately, I am trying to use original panels/instruments when I can get them, so they do stand out.

I am aware however, that the original panels vary somewhat in colouration anyway, but as far as I can tell, the variation is generally in the blue content, and they don't generally have a greenish hue.

Is the difference really worth bothering about? - Well, it takes me a long time to make a panel this way, so I would like to get it right if I can.

If I can't find an alternative, then I will probably stick with the Plasti-Kote.

I notice that Wilkinsons also stock this paint, but sadly not the 3102, which is a shame because it would be cheaper still.

I haven't yet worked out what the off-white colour is on the three color plates or even how I would go about making them. I thought I would try making them as white, black, off-white and then masking and hand painting or spraying the dark grey areas behind the text. How successful this will be, remains to be seen.

The other issue I think is the surface hardness of the finish. I don't know what they use on the originals, but it is really hard. I found that the Plasti-Kote is a bit soft. I guess it is probably some system that is not suitable for amateur use.

Nice to meet up with someone local to the area Dave.


Thanks again guys,

Rob

Thats great, gives me some other places to try too :)

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Nice to meet up with someone local to the area Dave.

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Yea I was beginning to think I was the only builder around these parts. Actually live in Castle Donington but work in Derby ( RR )