paint

Could any of you folks enlighten me on the advantages or disadvantages of non-metallic and metallic paint finish, obviously apart from cost. Thanks.

Do modern Mercs. have some sort of lacquer coating? 16 month old car is shiny enough but I sense a little claybaring might remove some minor swirling, then a cleanser (Poorboys did wonders on previous black car) and a wax could improve matters, for I want a really deep wet-look finish. If...

Hoping that someone can recommend a good body/paintshop in Cheltenham as my wife's 12 year old SL needs a front end makeover. Had a quote from a main dealer that sounds excessive to say the least (why am I surprised). Any suggestions would be helpful as my wife intends to keep the car...

Hi all Looking for a paint stripper for alloy wheels ,something like acid paint striper but don't want to damage the metal under the paint Any suggestions and advices would be very much appreciated Thanks

Folks Recently I was looking for a touch up for my W204. I took a bit of a punt and bought one from eBay. It is all too easy to be critical of suppliers and many people will rant and rave when it goes wrong but I believe good service should be ranted and raved about just as much if not more...

Does anyone know where l can buy palladium touch up online?

Hello all Had a bit of scrape with someone in the car and the front corner needs to be repainted, not much damage, just a graze. Anyways, i used to use a place called SJK Autobodies in Bradford but now they dont seem to be there anymore. Just wondering if theres someone else that equally good...

What is the difference between these clear coats? I'm looking for the best one to resist fine scratches... TI - Glasurit Layout TI - Glasurit Layout TI - Glasurit Layout ...what are the advantages/disadvantages of them?

New touch up paint set for Iridium Silver 775U Had it for my CLS but never actually got round to using it. Paint + lacquer £10 posted?

Hi everyone, my slk 230 has the red and black leather interior, as normal i believe, the red colour is starting to come off, especialy on the centre console. I know that red touch paint is available, but i need to know the specific colour, and code if possible, any ideas anyone..........my slk...

Hi All. I'm planning to get the 18" alloys on my W212 refurb'd before winter. A couple have scuffs or minor chips and dings on them. It looks like the faces are polished while the inners are painted. Two questions: 1. Anyone know a decent place I the West Mids/Black Country who can do a...

I have mega bugs on my new painted front end, flying ants. Whats best to remove them so I can wax.

Hi All Anyone know what the paint thickness is expected to be an a 62plate eclass coupe? Ive used my paint gauge, and it seems thinner than my S2000, which is odd as I expected MB paint to be of a better quality

I am picking up a lovely black Citroen XM which needs a little bit of TLC to bring the lustre back. Are there any products that work particularly well with black paint?

Hi, Wondered if anyone could shed any light on this. Bought the new C350cdi in March, just been out to wash it and spotted that the inside rim of the front bumper has peeling paint. I have attached a photo (hopefully!). Obviously it's not visible unless you're looking in the front...

I have had the bodywork tidied up and would like to seal it with something to try and protect it from all kinds of wear and tear including chips.. Has anyone got any suggestions Gh3382

Hello everyone, As I said in my introduction thread, my front bumper has a different paint/color for my eyes. Maybe it's just an finishing problem with the repainting? As I was noticed by a collègue that the bonnet must have been repainted once as it's in immaculate condition. Now I got a...

Hi Guys newbie here:o Just bought a 2.7 cd1 just love the car a few issues i would like to put to you guys It is in silver (arnt they all) so where do i find the paint code for this also the front left hand and right side front bumper is a painted part do you know wot this part is and where can...

Hi I have a 1997 E300 , it is maroon with darker maroon bumpers I am trying to locate the colour code , does anyone know where it is located ?

I would like to get the g wagen resprayed. She has very little rust but some blemishes through stone chips and some seriously bad touch-ups by previous owners. I also need to get my old 911 sorted which will be a major task, however I am concerned that there is a 'porsche premium' levied by...