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PeteJJ
 


Member Since: 24 Aug 2015
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United Kingdom 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3
Paint / body shop

I have just done what I thought would be a straightforward minor bodywork repair using pukka LR rattle cans and this has happened. Stornoway Grey seems to have at least a couple of shades! I've compared the top of the can to the rest of the car and it looks nothing like the existing paintwork. Anyone got any ideas as to why? Thanks in advance of any help.
  
Post #217621026th Sep 2020 6:19 pm
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Globetrotter448
 


Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
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Australia 2007 Discovery 3 4.0 V6 Petrol SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Don't forget that the cars paintwork would have aged, whereas the rattle can is new that is why paint shops make paint up to suit current aged colour. Some paint shop will make up a can to match your vehicle.  
Post #217629027th Sep 2020 6:56 am
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PeteJJ
 


Member Since: 24 Aug 2015
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United Kingdom 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

I had thought it might be that but the colour difference is so stark and there seems to be no variation in the fading over the car or between the bodywork and bumpers. Strange.
I think you're right though, find a bodyshop or car place that will match to existing and start again!  
Post #217632027th Sep 2020 9:55 am
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darrind
 


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England 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Spray some on a piece of plastic und then compare against paint under the bonnet or door apertures as the are finished paint that never sees much daylight - it could be poorly mixed and isn’t the right shade paint Must stop buying shiny toys....  
Post #217636027th Sep 2020 1:04 pm
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aja4x4
 


Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

A good paint supplier will have a tool that reads the colour, shade and amount of metalic fleck and make you spray tins of the right colour.
I have had simular issues in the past where Halfords mixed me the correct colour but it was totaly wrong shade when applied, i used a local paint company who took measurments from my car and then mixed the paint for me and when polished you couldnt tell the difference. I seem to remember it worked out cheaper as well.  
Post #217636727th Sep 2020 1:42 pm
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PeteJJ
 


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United Kingdom 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Great ideas - thanks guys. I'll get on to it tomorrow!  
Post #217649427th Sep 2020 9:49 pm
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darrind
 


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England 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Also worth checking if the paint shp can supply you with the 2pack clearcoat as it is much better than standard rattle cans Must stop buying shiny toys....  
Post #217668428th Sep 2020 8:18 pm
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PeteJJ
 


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United Kingdom 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Cheers mate. Struggling to find a paint shop that'll match though!  
Post #217668628th Sep 2020 8:25 pm
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