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| | | Author: | WhiteVanMan  | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 07:06 | | Subject: | Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 111 times | | Topic: | Colors | | Status: | Open | |
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| Hello.
I have a huge dilemma.
Yes, I know that I can do what I like when it comes to my own LEGO, and I really
NEED to find out the best way to get 2 specific parts coloured to the colour
I need.
I've built a Harry Potter "Knight Bus" in the same manner as the Creator
"London Bus" set, and this has been 99% successful, with the exception of this
part:-
This element NEEDS to be in Dark Purple
As I'm based in the UK, I really need to find the nearest and best product
to use to get this covered in Dark Purple (paint, or even some kind of wrap/lacquer)
Other than trying to get someone to 3-D print one, I'm stuck.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Paul
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| | | | | Author: | Rob_and_Shelagh | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 07:30 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | Hello.
I have a huge dilemma.
Yes, I know that I can do what I like when it comes to my own LEGO, and I really
NEED to find out the best way to get 2 specific parts coloured to the colour
I need.
I've built a Harry Potter "Knight Bus" in the same manner as the Creator
"London Bus" set, and this has been 99% successful, with the exception of this
part:-
This element NEEDS to be in Dark Purple
As I'm based in the UK, I really need to find the nearest and best product
to use to get this covered in Dark Purple (paint, or even some kind of wrap/lacquer)
Other than trying to get someone to 3-D print one, I'm stuck.
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| | Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Paul
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I've never done it but maybe (after lockdown) take a dark purple part to
a paint supplier that has a colour analyser and can mix paint to match. An automotive
paint supplier can even make you up a rattle can. Don't know what the cost
would be but probably the best way to get a match.
HTH
Robert
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| | | | | | | Author: | Ninepartsred | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 09:51 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 22 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
| | In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | Hello.
I have a huge dilemma.
Yes, I know that I can do what I like when it comes to my own LEGO, and I really
NEED to find out the best way to get 2 specific parts coloured to the colour
I need.
I've built a Harry Potter "Knight Bus" in the same manner as the Creator
"London Bus" set, and this has been 99% successful, with the exception of this
part:-
This element NEEDS to be in Dark Purple
As I'm based in the UK, I really need to find the nearest and best product
to use to get this covered in Dark Purple (paint, or even some kind of wrap/lacquer)
Other than trying to get someone to 3-D print one, I'm stuck.
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| | Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Paul
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I've never done it but maybe (after lockdown) take a dark purple part to
a paint supplier that has a colour analyser and can mix paint to match. An automotive
paint supplier can even make you up a rattle can. Don't know what the cost
would be but probably the best way to get a match.
HTH
Robert
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I get paint mixed for my day job and the colour can vary a lot depending on the
item being scanned and the product it's being mixed into. It often needs
tweaking.
If available, the code for the official Lego colour would be a starting point
though.
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | Rob_and_Shelagh | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 10:28 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, Ninepartsred writes:
| | In Colors, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
| | In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | Hello.
I have a huge dilemma.
Yes, I know that I can do what I like when it comes to my own LEGO, and I really
NEED to find out the best way to get 2 specific parts coloured to the colour
I need.
I've built a Harry Potter "Knight Bus" in the same manner as the Creator
"London Bus" set, and this has been 99% successful, with the exception of this
part:-
This element NEEDS to be in Dark Purple
As I'm based in the UK, I really need to find the nearest and best product
to use to get this covered in Dark Purple (paint, or even some kind of wrap/lacquer)
Other than trying to get someone to 3-D print one, I'm stuck.
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| | Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Paul
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I've never done it but maybe (after lockdown) take a dark purple part to
a paint supplier that has a colour analyser and can mix paint to match. An automotive
paint supplier can even make you up a rattle can. Don't know what the cost
would be but probably the best way to get a match.
HTH
Robert
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I get paint mixed for my day job and the colour can vary a lot depending on the
item being scanned and the product it's being mixed into. It often needs
tweaking.
If available, the code for the official Lego colour would be a starting point
though.
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Colour reference codes are available here:
http://www.peeron.com/inv/colors
Robert
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| | | | | | | | | | | Author: | SylvainLS | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 10:53 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 24 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
Better use Ryan’s updated info: http://ryanhowerter.net/colors.php
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 11:36 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, Ninepartsred writes:
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I get paint mixed for my day job and the colour can vary a lot depending on the
item being scanned and the product it's being mixed into. It often needs
tweaking.
If available, the code for the official Lego colour would be a starting point
though.
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Which colour code will I need to use if I were to go down the route of getting
a small rattle can made up?
or would there be something smaller, like a a tester pot?
Paul
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| | | | | | | | | | | Author: | SylvainLS | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 11:47 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 16 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
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Which colour code will I need to use if I were to go down the route of getting
a small rattle can made up?
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It’s “ink,” so I’d go with Pantone or/and CMYK.
| | or would there be something smaller, like a a tester pot?
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Eh, bring your parts to “test” and when the colour’s okay, just run!  
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 12:12 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 19 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
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Which colour code will I need to use if I were to go down the route of getting
a small rattle can made up?
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It’s “ink,” so I’d go with Pantone or/and CMYK.
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Eh, bring your parts to “test” and when the colour’s okay, just run!
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I like your way of thinking....
Jokes aside, what does happen in this regard?
I've got 2 of the parts that need covering/colouring, and so what would be
the "correct" procedure to use?
Paul
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Author: | SylvainLS | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 12:22 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
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| | Eh, bring your parts to “test” and when the colour’s okay, just run!
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I like your way of thinking....
Jokes aside, what does happen in this regard?
I've got 2 of the parts that need covering/colouring, and so what would be
the "correct" procedure to use?
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I don’t think this happens very often. It’s a special case.
So I’d go to the store¹ with my parts and samples in the correct colour and try
to make a deal.
Maybe they will refuse so much work for so small a profit.
Maybe they’ll quote an exorbitant price.
Or maybe they are bored to death and will find the challenge worth their time.
If you don’t buy the ticket, you won’t win the lottery.
(¹ Or phone or mail: lock-down & all that.)
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| | | | | | | | | | | Author: | Ninepartsred | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 13:21 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 22 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | In Colors, Ninepartsred writes:
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I get paint mixed for my day job and the colour can vary a lot depending on the
item being scanned and the product it's being mixed into. It often needs
tweaking.
If available, the code for the official Lego colour would be a starting point
though.
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Which colour code will I need to use if I were to go down the route of getting
a small rattle can made up?
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or would there be something smaller, like a a tester pot?
A quick google found this place: https://www.riolettcustomaerosols.co.uk/
They do both RAL and Pantone.
There are also dyes available. I don't have any experience with those but
I imagine they'd be good for use with an airbrush.
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| | | | | Author: | nectara | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 08:49 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | Hello.
I have a huge dilemma.
Yes, I know that I can do what I like when it comes to my own LEGO, and I really
NEED to find out the best way to get 2 specific parts coloured to the colour
I need.
I've built a Harry Potter "Knight Bus" in the same manner as the Creator
"London Bus" set, and this has been 99% successful, with the exception of this
part:-
This element NEEDS to be in Dark Purple
As I'm based in the UK, I really need to find the nearest and best product
to use to get this covered in Dark Purple (paint, or even some kind of wrap/lacquer)
Other than trying to get someone to 3-D print one, I'm stuck.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Paul
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Congratulation for your 9999 orders
Regards
Nectara
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| | | | | | | Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 10:15 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, nectara writes:
| | In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | Hello.
I have a huge dilemma.
Yes, I know that I can do what I like when it comes to my own LEGO, and I really
NEED to find out the best way to get 2 specific parts coloured to the colour
I need.
I've built a Harry Potter "Knight Bus" in the same manner as the Creator
"London Bus" set, and this has been 99% successful, with the exception of this
part:-
This element NEEDS to be in Dark Purple
As I'm based in the UK, I really need to find the nearest and best product
to use to get this covered in Dark Purple (paint, or even some kind of wrap/lacquer)
Other than trying to get someone to 3-D print one, I'm stuck.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Paul
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Congratulation for your 9999 orders
Regards
Nectara
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Where DID you find that information?
I sure can't myself....
Think I'm now at the 10k mark, as I've got one today...
Paul
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 10:22 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | | | Congratulation for your 9999 orders
Regards
Nectara
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Where DID you find that information?
I sure can't myself....
Think I'm now at the 10k mark, as I've got one today...
Paul
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Oops!
Found that info!
Thanks for the congrats anyway....
Still on the 9999 mark...
Paul
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| | | | | Author: | maxx3001 | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 08:59 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | Hello.
I have a huge dilemma.
Yes, I know that I can do what I like when it comes to my own LEGO, and I really
NEED to find out the best way to get 2 specific parts coloured to the colour
I need.
I've built a Harry Potter "Knight Bus" in the same manner as the Creator
"London Bus" set, and this has been 99% successful, with the exception of this
part:-
This element NEEDS to be in Dark Purple
As I'm based in the UK, I really need to find the nearest and best product
to use to get this covered in Dark Purple (paint, or even some kind of wrap/lacquer)
Other than trying to get someone to 3-D print one, I'm stuck.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Paul
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You can search under Matchbox White Van cutomisers and restorers, they paint
plastic all the time.
Or any other construction set builder.
Show us when it is done
Maxx
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| | | | | | | Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 10:21 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, maxx3001 writes:
| | In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | Hello.
I have a huge dilemma.
Yes, I know that I can do what I like when it comes to my own LEGO, and I really
NEED to find out the best way to get 2 specific parts coloured to the colour
I need.
I've built a Harry Potter "Knight Bus" in the same manner as the Creator
"London Bus" set, and this has been 99% successful, with the exception of this
part:-
This element NEEDS to be in Dark Purple
As I'm based in the UK, I really need to find the nearest and best product
to use to get this covered in Dark Purple (paint, or even some kind of wrap/lacquer)
Other than trying to get someone to 3-D print one, I'm stuck.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Paul
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You can search under Matchbox White Van customisers and restorers, they paint
plastic all the time.
Or any other construction set builder.
Show us when it is done
Maxx
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Not sure if your sentence works, but Plastic modelling is something I used to
do, but It has been a few years (decades more like) since I last painted a complete
kit.
Humbrol paints were the medium I used, and I'd totally forgot about how good
their gloss was as I'd very rarely used it., so it's probable that I
can find a similar colour, but that will have to be on hold at the moment.
I promise to put up pictures soon..
Paul
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| | | | | Author: | dcarmine | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 21:01 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| You could try a vinyl sign or wrap maker. The may be able to get the color dc
they scan in to the computer to print the cover. Might be cheaper.
Just a thought.
Donna
In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | Hello.
I have a huge dilemma.
Yes, I know that I can do what I like when it comes to my own LEGO, and I really
NEED to find out the best way to get 2 specific parts coloured to the colour
I need.
I've built a Harry Potter "Knight Bus" in the same manner as the Creator
"London Bus" set, and this has been 99% successful, with the exception of this
part:-
This element NEEDS to be in Dark Purple
As I'm based in the UK, I really need to find the nearest and best product
to use to get this covered in Dark Purple (paint, or even some kind of wrap/lacquer)
Other than trying to get someone to 3-D print one, I'm stuck.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Paul
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