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oliver

3952 posts

oliver

3952 posts

6 Nov 2010 11:02am

I'm doing a couple of DIY repairs to my board and just wondering the best way of getting some paint to match the color of the board.

The other idea I have is just getting a respray of the board. Is this something that a semi professional can attempt - ie sign writer, son in law who is learning airbrushing?

hilly

8132 posts

hilly

WA, 8132 posts

6 Nov 2010 11:07am

oliver said...

just wondering the best way of getting some paint to match the color of the board.

Go to an expert

oliver

3952 posts

oliver

3952 posts

6 Nov 2010 11:13am

The experts I've come across lately are well.... how can I say this best. Hmmmm, maybe have inhaled too many chemicals during their career and charge too much or don't want to do it anymore.

Simondo

VIC

8025 posts

Simondo

VIC, 8025 posts

6 Nov 2010 2:18pm

I assume you are talking about canary yellow ??

Sand them smooth, and then a sticker... ???

Final topcoat of nail polish is an option .... Or just be loud and proud to show off your battle scars, and handy work !!

Auto spray paint could be an option. You should find a colour range at autobarn type places...

mbuzz

NSW

261 posts

mbuzz

NSW, 261 posts

6 Nov 2010 2:36pm

Try Magicseaweed uk. They have spray cans of epoxy paint to match most tufflite boards. The range of colours is pretty varied so you should be able to find a close match. You have to phone orders if you want to deliver to Australia.

aus301

QLD

2039 posts

aus301

QLD, 2039 posts

6 Nov 2010 5:27pm

I went to the local place that makes up aerosol cans of car spray paint, took my board in and the guys there worked on colour matching it, and did a bloody good job. Not bad for $20. It was a bristol paint place I think...

Brink7

NSW

225 posts

Brink7

NSW, 225 posts

6 Nov 2010 9:29pm

Try your local panel beater, or smash repairs workshop.

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