Halfords paint mixing

cbr1100xx · 5th March 2019, 11:56

Hi all

Just popped into my local halfords to get some paint mixed in an aerosol and they don't do it in store anymore.
You have to order it and it takes 48 hours to get.

Not sure if this is everywhere or just the Preston branch.

Stan

Teflon · 5th March 2019, 12:35

Tried that in my local store a while back and they insisted that I had the paint code wrong

. Used paints4u.com in the end who had no problem sorting out the right colour

.

Cliff

roverbarmy · 5th March 2019, 12:36

Most automotive paint suppliers will do "trade" cans but expect to pay about double the Halfords price for double the quantity! If you take a sample panel (usually fuel flap) they can mix to shade.

trikey · 5th March 2019, 12:39

I pay £12 for an aerosol of any of our basic colours, this includes supertallics too, wouldn’t you’d Halfords for paint mixing, you are far better going to your local paint supplier.

Vossy · 5th March 2019, 13:00

Jawel paints in Tamworth (close to me) will run swatches over the car or just the area you need to fix to get accurate colour match, then mix a rattle can or a small touch up kit if you want all while you wait. Paid 13 quid for both last time and it took about 20 mins. X power grey metallic but I guess any colour.

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cbr1100xx · 5th March 2019, 13:35

I normally use llp in Preston but he couldn't do it today , hence the visit to halfords.

I just posted in case anyone else wanted paint and went to get it but couldn't.

Stan

Canonite · 5th March 2019, 14:29

This is a nationwide thing. It just wasn’t a profitable part of the business.
It can be ordered in though but customers must provide a paint code and name, it’s ordered via the deal with ECP so comes from them.

5th March 2019, 11:56	#1
cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	Halfords paint mixing Hi all Just popped into my local halfords to get some paint mixed in an aerosol and they don't do it in store anymore. You have to order it and it takes 48 hours to get. Not sure if this is everywhere or just the Preston branch. Stan __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

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Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,201 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	Tried that in my local store a while back and they insisted that I had the paint code wrong . Used paints4u.com in the end who had no problem sorting out the right colour . Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

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roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,049 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Most automotive paint suppliers will do "trade" cans but expect to pay about double the Halfords price for double the quantity! If you take a sample panel (usually fuel flap) they can mix to shade. __________________ Oil in my veins!

5th March 2019, 12:39	#4
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,757 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I pay £12 for an aerosol of any of our basic colours, this includes supertallics too, wouldn’t you’d Halfords for paint mixing, you are far better going to your local paint supplier. __________________ Lest we forget..

5th March 2019, 13:35	#6
cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	I normally use llp in Preston but he couldn't do it today , hence the visit to halfords. I just posted in case anyone else wanted paint and went to get it but couldn't. Stan __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

5th March 2019, 13:00	#5
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,547 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	Jawel paints in Tamworth (close to me) will run swatches over the car or just the area you need to fix to get accurate colour match, then mix a rattle can or a small touch up kit if you want all while you wait. Paid 13 quid for both last time and it took about 20 mins. X power grey metallic but I guess any colour. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5th March 2019, 14:29	#7
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,022 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	This is a nationwide thing. It just wasn’t a profitable part of the business. It can be ordered in though but customers must provide a paint code and name, it’s ordered via the deal with ECP so comes from them.

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