Patch panel cosmetic query...

Patch panel cosmetic query...

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Reca

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29 posts

214 months

Saturday 24th January 2015
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Hi All,

Due to corrosion, my E36 requires a welded patch panel that will extend from underneath the car to part of the sill. It's an old car that's a bit of a tank -- a mere 318i pushing 200,000 miles -- and really doesn't warrant a professional respray once the work is done.

When I bought the car someone appeared to have touched up the bodywork with just a spray can, and whilst they also managed to spray the underneath of the car, the paint match was pretty much bang on (and actually looks pretty decent) -- so I'm hoping I can go for a budget friendly spray can based solution. (I'm not particularly good with bodywork, so ideally just want to spray and go!)

Would a BMW spray paint and lacquer suffice, or would Halford's be a better bet for a paint match?

Any and all tips appreciated!

Cheers,

Reca.

iSore

4,011 posts

143 months

Saturday 24th January 2015
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Depends what colour it is. BMW rattle cans are scary money (£25 for a metallic) and Halfords ones are better quality and 7-8 quid......but they don't do that many colours.

BMW laquer isn't very nice to use, and Halfords lacquer will react to BMW's metallic base coat.

Mustard

6,992 posts

244 months

Saturday 24th January 2015
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Www.paints4u.com

I always get touch paint etc from them, as it's better and cheaper than MD

4rephill

5,040 posts

177 months

Sunday 25th January 2015
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I used Halfords BMW Montreal blue spray-can when I repaired the rusty rear arches on My car last year and I was very impressed! - The colour match was spot on and you couldn't tell the arch had been repaired at all!