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If you mean paint in a pressure can so you can do it yourself then Marlows Balcatta can mix it or the Auto paint centre (I think thats what it's called) on Balcatta road.

You'll need the code of course.

Cheers

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Originally posted by Boostzor

Why not get a whole new paint job while ure at it.:lol:

HAHAAH nice one, i have been trying to do that to my 33 but it won't suit my mags... HAAHAHA! only a car of that calibre could get away with doing that! if i ever see a skyline or supra like that i will cry! :lol:

I will be going past Marlows in Balcatta on the weekend i will ask how much for a small can to be made up.... i have the burgundy colour AN0 i think the code is but i can't see much of a cost difference between colours.... correct me if i am wrong...

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Dont get marlows to mix it. Your paint will be slightly faded compared to the new paint, panel beaters can match your colour, and pack it in a pressure can for you. Its not cheap, but you will also get their advice on how to do it so it doesnt react with whats there, and how to blend it in, and whether to use clear or not.

The only way you will be able to match it is if a professional does it.

Gradenko or boostzor can vouch for me knowing about paints.

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Originally posted by deesh

Gradenko or boostzor can vouch for me knowing about paints.

Pft u couldnt paint ure way out of a wet paper bag Deesh:lol:j/k

Yeh id agree with him there, nothing like a good match. The last thing u want is a big "different" spot in ure paintwork.

But remember just cause it looks good in the garage doesnt meen that when u look at it in the sun it wont look horrible;)

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How much suede can u get???!!!!

I dont think my entire suburb has that much suede:eek:

Hooray the guy just finished polishing my car at work:D

Its soo dam shiny but all the flaws in the paintwork really stick out now. Looks like some super acidic bird has shat on it in like 3-4 places and left these little crappy spots:mad:

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Originally posted by 25GTT

Pimp mobile you say Gradenko? how about this one? This is a pimp mobile :lol:

I'm not sure whats worse, the number of cows that gave their life for that interior... or the fact that you're collecting pics of pimp mobliles :cool:

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