muddyplugger Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I know I should have known better than go to Halfrauds for some automotive question/product so no jibes please! I want to paint my battered old defender in Bonatti grey (Tomb Raider Colours), so I sourced the paint code off the web, which was LAL I believe. I duley went down to Halfrauds as they offer this paint colour mix service now (a bit like those adverts where they nick someones washing and get their living room painted bright Orange) anyway.... I says to the chap "Landrover, Bonatti Grey, paint code LAL, manufactured 2000", but he says "Land Rover, nope we dont have that make on our computers, nope not under Rover either", after much searching British Leyland have a code LAL which is 'Pewter Metallic', so I got him to mix up a 100ml pot as a tester. The Colour is nice, but I dont think its quite the same as Bonatti Grey, this Pewter colour is a bit darker (I think), has anyone experience of getting this paint, or what I should ask for in Halfrauds (aprox £50 to paint entire car you see). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Can't you go to a proper automotive paint supplier? They would recognise the correct code and be able to supply the shade you require. £50 to paint the whole motor? Is it grey already and therefore only requires a couple of coats? Are you spraying, brush, roller? I buy my paint from a local Automotive paint supplier, and £50 would only get me 2-litres of Celly. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Not sure where LAL came from, the Land Rover colour code for "Bonatti Grey metallic" is LRC659. I don't recall when it was introduced but I can think of a vehicle here that is about 3 years old that is that colour, my 90 is that colour and I know there are newer ones around that colour as well so AFAIK it is still current. Take a baseball bat and ask the nice man at Halfrauds again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 man Surely not - spotty yoof seems more likely. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 i can paint mine with one ltr paint, used to use a roller but too dented now so use a brush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Remember guys the world does not revolve around Land Rover Paint codes work on BS standards EG. RAL code I don't know what a Auto spray shop works on but the code I allways need when colours is a Ral code or a Dulux code as being the two main reconised standards for paint coluor be it spray or powder coat or even a painter and decorater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 My local supplier goes on (normally) the paint code for the vehicle, then asks if you want twin pack, celly, or whatever. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john cranfield Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Remember guys the world does not revolve around Land Rover OH MY GOD......you mean..... but..... John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 went into motorworld the other day for a colour match, they have to have the paint code off your vehicle now to recognise wot colour u want, u cant just ask to see the british leyland range or such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 When i got a dig on the Raider the chap had no problem matching the colour. Sorry i didnt think to ask him how, but next time i will if thats any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 The code stamped on the vehicle, if you have a vehicle where they bother to stamp it, will be the LRC code, usually without the LRC prefix though. So my Discovery will have 961 on the VIN plate as the colour is Epsom Green LRC961, the 90 probably doesn't have any code as usually LR don't bother on Defenders! I order paint for work and we always use the LRC code, never had any problems with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 i can paint mine with one ltr paint, How much I use between 300 and 500ml depending on wheel base Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Marshall Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 When i got a dig on the Raider the chap had no problem matching the colour.Sorry i didnt think to ask him how, but next time i will if thats any help? Mandy, I'll come round tomorrow and put a dent on the Raider then you will be able to answer Muddyplugger's question. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Just been out to have a look under the bonnet of my 90, and stephen is right and wrong Wrong in that it actually has a code stamped on the plate (first time I've looked), but right in that the code is 659. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Ok code i have for Bonatti Grey( touch up paint from LR )is as follows: STC4597 VT hth. Mandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I wouldn't be surprised if the touch-up paint (is that the crappy pen things), has a different part number to a tin of the stuff even though the two are the same colour. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 you are prob right! but it gives the spotty yoof another code to tap into his pooter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyplugger Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 Ah ha! You see I think I went wrong at the start.... Believing some guys web page instead of posting here first!! Secondly going to Halfrauds instead of an Automotive paint shop! I will write down these codes and go a hunting! NB Vehicle is Blue and white, so may take a few coats with brush and roller! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Ok code i have for Bonatti Grey( touch up paint from LR )is as follows:STC4597 VT hth. Mandy. The STC number is the Land Rover part number for a touch-up, it will be a pencil (aerosol paint is the same number but ending in VA). That is the part number you need to quote if you went into a dealer to buy a touch up pencil or aerosol, but the LRCxxx number is the actual paint code. It also comes under that type of part number because you can order the touch ups from the parts suppliers. A further bit of completely useless information is that the part numbers quoted in older parts books will just have an A or T suffix rather than VA or VT. The difference between those is that the older ones didn't have a lacquer bottle attached, but the newer paints are all lacquered and the touch-ups were changed to include a bottle or can of lacquer as well (even for the older solid paint colours that never were lacquered ex-factory - work that one out ) I have a lot of the LRC codes around so at some stage I will put up a post to go in the tech archive with as many as possible as I can list - it would be useful to have I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 When you go into Halfrauds, try to blend in.... A baseball cap on back to front at a "Jaunty" angle, swing your arm about like there are no bones in them, and try adding 'geezer', 'sorted', 'wicked', 'uh huh', 'yeah' 'dude' 'innit'and 'respect' in randomly at the end of your sentences. This way the chavs behind the counters will think your one of them ...sorted. see how easy it works ....wicked Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 When you go into Halfrauds, try to blend in....A baseball cap on back to front at a "Jaunty" angle, swing your arm about like there are no bones in them, and try adding 'geezer', 'sorted', 'wicked', 'uh huh', 'yeah' 'dude' 'innit'and 'respect' in randomly at the end of your sentences. Nige, you stick out like a sore thumb - that photo I have of you, your hat is on the right way round Come on get a grip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Respect dude, I woz just chillin' n chattin' n messin' wif yer ........ ...............FFS............. I need a smack [smack] ta Much better Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Damn, foiled... I thought you were going to come back with "What picture?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Go to the Halfrauds in Winchester Rd Southampton, manager there is "one of us" might get some sense out of him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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