I'm at the same stage ........... does anyone know of a UK source of Nextel
paint
to spray on yourself please?
Thanks, Bob G-CBXW
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of danny shepherd
Sent: 21 August 2013 21:31
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Panel Paint
Hi Paul,
I had my panel sprayed by Mtthew Russell using "nextel" a lovely
non reflective finish. many colour available and not that expensive :-) . pic
attached.
cheers Danny. G-c.e.r.i
On 21/08/2013 20:56, Europaul383 wrote:
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> What paint finish and manufacturer have others found successful?
>
> I am thinking mid grey for the main fibreglass and a lighter grey for the
> aluminium
sub-panels (factory-supplied). Anodising turns out brown on this alloy,
otherwise I'd have done that.
>
> I hear that satin is a good finish (gloss is too reflective and matt
> gathers dust and greasy fingermarks, so soon looks patchy and ugly - a
> bit like me...)
>
> Obviously I need a UV-resistant paint and Plasti-kote make a good range, their
Super being well-recommended. Only problem is they do a light grey satin and
a black satin... the only mid grey is gloss or matt.
>
> Have others found any problem with black as a main panel colour, or with matt
as a finish texture?
>
> So, choices.... the best finish (satin) in the "wrong" colour (black) or the
best colour (grey) on the "wrong" finish (matt)?
>
> Grateful for any answers.
>
> Photo of panel so far, if it helps to picture the problem...
>
> Paul M
> 383
> XS Mono 912S
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> [Trans: aluminium = aluminum; colour = color; grey = gray :)]
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>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=407170#407170
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