just wondered if all RED Zeds have the same shade and code?

as my JDM has a two letter+number then another letter... and couldn't find it on code lists...

it is :::::

 

AG2 G

 

 

has anyone anyone encountered such fiasco with the same shade, and found a solution?

and where is the best place you sourced it from?

just wondered if all RED Zeds have the same shade and code?

as my JDM has a two letter+number then another letter... and couldn't find it on code lists...

it is :::::

 

AG2 G

 

 

has anyone anyone encountered such fiasco with the same shade, and found a solution?

and where is the best place you sourced it from?

 

Its just AG2 or Nissan Aztec red matey.

I always buy my paint from a proper auto paint shop, NEVER halfords or any of the other nasty auto stores.

Give the paint shop the code AG2 and ask for 2k paint and its always been a match.

Just a shame my painting skills are crap, because the paint i use is spot on.

is it available as off the shelf item! or will require mixing? as couldn't find it on an online search as something I can order from UK sellers online.. though there seems to be a touch-up-kit available available...

is it available as off the shelf item! or will require mixing? as couldn't find it on an online search as something I can order from UK sellers online.. though there seems to be a touch-up-kit available available...

 

best thing to do, is go halfords, they do really good colour mixes at the paint desk, they will do it in a can that is easy to use, ask them to mix you a 300ml Can of nissan AG2 paint code, they will have the code on their computer with the correct mix, they will mix it in-front of you, it will look slightly different or there abouts, as its wet paint and just mixed, but try it on a inconspicuous part of the car (i found the best place, was under the bonnet lining as you can hide it once finished) once its dry see if it matches the rest of the bonnet, bet you will be pleasantly surprised.

I always buy my paint from a proper auto paint shop, NEVER halfords or any of the other nasty auto stores.

Give the paint shop the code AG2 and ask for 2k paint and its always been a match.

Just a shame my painting skills are crap, because the paint i use is spot on.

 

good point. will do that tomorrow for sure.

I hear you about the painting skills. both in the same boat. though I am going to give it a go. and already have some ideas from the gift of youtube tutorials ;)

fingers crossed for steady hands...

 

and thinking of going 2 coats of Red Primer. then 2 or 3 coats of paint. and 2 or 3 coats of Lacquer..

does that sound about right??

good point. will do that tomorrow for sure.

I hear you about the painting skills. both in the same boat. though I am going to give it a go. and already have some ideas from the gift of youtube tutorials ;)

fingers crossed for steady hands...

 

and thinking of going 2 coats of Red Primer. then 2 or 3 coats of paint. and 2 or 3 coats of Lacquer..

does that sound about right??

 

can spraying is easy, it is more dependent on what nozzle is on the end of the can, halfords supply the best paint nozzle it sprays in a Fan spread, unlike ones you pick off the shelf, that have a DOT spread, which causes runs.

 

First sand down the area to be sprayed, then use water to clean it, make sure its clean and dry before you start, spray the undercoat on (might be best to use gray undercoat, red undercoat might make the red too red.

 

With the normal colour, just do one layer at a time, doesnt matter if it doesnt cover it completely, and resist the urge to make sure one coat is covering it as you will get paint run, wait for it to dry (should be around 10mins or so with halfords mixed spray) then do another coat, carry on like that hold the can a good 4inches away from the area to be sprayed, carry on until everything is covered evenly, then use 2k lacquer not the stuff off the shelf in halfords, get some decent 2k lacquer off eBay and a (carbon filter) mask and gloves (needed for 2k lacquer) this gives the high shine you see on normal cars.

 

here is a picture of my 99spec i sprayed last week. using the same technique

 

 

best thing to do, is go halfords, they do really good colour mixes at the paint desk, they will do it in a can that is easy to use, ask them to mix you a 300ml Can of nissan AG2 paint code, they will have the code on their computer with the correct mix, they will mix it in-front of you, it will look slightly different or there abouts, as its wet paint and just mixed, but try it on a inconspicuous part of the car (i found the best place, was under the bonnet lining as you can hide it once finished) once its dry see if it matches the rest of the bonnet, bet you will be pleasantly surprised.

 

do Halfords really do that in house? not sure about the one I went to.. but will have to search for the right place with the mixing capabilities :)

Great point about under bonnet lining though ;)

will be doing do once I collect the mixture. and see how it goes. then start the Primer... once bonnet dries up, will see if it is the desired shade, and start the painting stage...

any ideas on how much paint is needed for each Bumper? for two coats each... so I can be on the safe side with a 3rd coat if needed be...

Great points there. and a serious tip with the items to acquire :)

great job you got there. how long does Lacquer takes to dry? and does it need rubbing down before a second or 3rd coat?

Great points there. and a serious tip with the items to acquire :)

great job you got there. how long does Lacquer takes to dry? and does it need rubbing down before a second or 3rd coat?

 

i did my 99spec front bumper using 3 cans of colour spray 3 cans of lacquer, and that came out great, nothing wrong with using mixed cans of spray from halfords, its the lacquer that offers the protection, if it gets through the lacquer doesnt matter what spray you used for the colour its going to take damage eventually

 

Halfords can spray the colour if they have the paint code on there system, ive had nissan diamond black mixed (the spoiler at the top), bay-side blue mixed and also AH3 (nissan cherry red) for my 99spec front bumper and 89spec spoiler, all have come out near perfect matches.

 

rear 89 spec spoiler, sprayed with halfords AH3 before lacquer

 

 

front 99spec bumper sprayed with halfords AH3

 

 

Edited December 1, 201213 yr by vodkashots

now that is a great finish. impressive with spray cans. guess I have my work cut out to get something have as good as your finish :)

now that is a great finish. impressive with spray cans. guess I have my work cut out to get something have as good as your finish :)

 

Its all in the nozzle bud, spray cans that give a DOT spray are rubbish, you want a fan pattern as shown in this image

 

superb tip there. can that be clipped to any can? or they have to be a specified for the mixed paint?

superb tip there. can that be clipped to any can? or they have to be a specified for the mixed paint?

 

ive tried, the only cans they can go on are ones with out the sticky up bit on them lol, hard to say hope that makes sense

guess I am going to have to make sure I get that specific one then. and the worry now is, I already have a RED Primer off the shelf and Lacquer off the shelf too... those nozzles I hope will not present a tedious challenge! :)

guess I am going to have to make sure I get that specific one then. and the worry now is, I already have a RED Primer off the shelf and Lacquer off the shelf too... those nozzles I hope will not present a tedious challenge! :)

 

its all a learning process matey, the image shows the correct look for the nozzle, DOT nozzles just look like deodorant nozzles lol

does any of the household nozzles have the same effect if fitted to those shelf paint cans?