BMW spray paint

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Blitz
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Post Fri May 22, 2009 4:02 pm

Is it best to get it from the dealer or is there a place that can mix up one for me?
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Post Fri May 22, 2009 4:24 pm

depends how much you need, if you just need a small amount the bmw cans are good and an excellent match of course. but the cans are small so...

if you need larger amounts then a paint supplier can mix up aerosols or tins

avoid halfords though!
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Post Fri May 22, 2009 4:34 pm

Just need for areas no more then 7 inches.
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Post Fri May 22, 2009 4:40 pm

whats wrong with the halfords paint?
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Post Fri May 22, 2009 4:43 pm

get some from bmw then mate :D
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Post Fri May 22, 2009 4:45 pm

Cook318IS wrote:whats wrong with the halfords paint?
poor match and cans don't spray properly from experience i've had.
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Post Fri May 22, 2009 4:46 pm

A1BMW325iSport wrote:
Cook318IS wrote:whats wrong with the halfords paint?
poor match and cans don't spray properly from experience i've had.
hmmm they seem pretty spot on when i've had them/made them. Sometimes the nozzle can be dodgey and my local store normally supplies two nozzles just in case.
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Post Fri May 22, 2009 4:48 pm

A1BMW325iSport wrote:
Cook318IS wrote:whats wrong with the halfords paint?
poor match and cans don't spray properly from experience i've had.
second that wouldnt even bother with that crap!!!!!!!!
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Post Fri May 22, 2009 5:01 pm

Just checked there very expensive from dealer.

I heard good things about Auto-Paint.co.uk

Should I go for it? Or does anyone know a place in East London which can do it?
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Post Fri May 22, 2009 7:29 pm

partsauction sell small spray cans