DunRockin Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hi all, Just wondering if anyone in the UK has found a readily available aerosol paint spray can colour that's reasonably similar to yer Sonic Blue once it's sprayed on primer. I've found a few pale blues at the usual DIY chains (Wilko, B and Q, etc) but the colour on the can may not be what it actually looks like sprayed on, so I'm wondering if anyone's actually[i] used [/i]anything that proved a half decent, inexpensive substitute... Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) Not personally, but Halfords etc paints can be dodgy on wood. Do check out [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/shop/sonic-blue/"]http://www.mancheste...hop/sonic-blue/[/url] and indeed that whole site. Bit more spendy but with proper prep it'll come out far better than DIY chain aerosols. Edited March 11, 2015 by KK Jale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Best bet is halfords, I used halfords paint on one of my resprays with no problems at all. My stingray respray has a light blue primer coat (primer and colour in one can), might not be pale enough for what you're after though. Check in my build thread and if it's what you're after I'll find out the colour I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Or alternatively look out for a car that has the nearest colour ( including older cars, plenty of forums ) and try the relevant dealer or club. Most cars built still have paint available for them no matter how old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 This place on Ebay say they will mix any colour if you give them the code, as suggested above find a car you like the colour of then get them to mix it for you. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310828308880?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT"]Paint[/url] I'm not sure if they do older colours though. Both Austin and Ford did cars in a pale blue in the 60's that might be what you are after. [url="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/Ford_anglia.jpg"]Ford Anglia[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) This might be close - Plastikote Project Enamel, sky blue, about £3 for a small spray can from Wilko. Here's what it looks like on a DIY pedal (no primer used, straight onto bare aluminium): Edited March 11, 2015 by JapanAxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Slightly off topic... Who comes up with the names for these colours? "Sonic" blue to me seems to be about as far removed from a colour I would think of as sonic as it's possible to get. More like weedy pastel blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkandrew Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/shop/sonic-blue/ +1 for Manchester Guitar Tech - I've used them before and can recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) [quote name='DunRockin' timestamp='1426038545' post='2713749'] Hi all, Just wondering if anyone in the UK has found a readily available aerosol paint spray can colour that's reasonably similar to yer Sonic Blue once it's sprayed on primer. I've found a few pale blues at the usual DIY chains (Wilko, B and Q, etc) but the colour on the can may not be what it actually looks like sprayed on, so I'm wondering if anyone's actually[i] used [/i]anything that proved a half decent, inexpensive substitute... Cheers, Dave. [/quote] Is this the kind of colour you're looking for? It Molotow premium graffiti paint. It's easy to apply and doesn't drip. It looks lighter than this in reality. [sharedmedia=core:attachments:155215] Edited March 11, 2015 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunRockin Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Thanks for all the ideas and suggestions - almost spoilt for choice. Very much appreciated, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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