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peter.rees01(at)tiscali.c
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:15 am Post subject: Panel Paint

Matthew Russell sprayed our instrument pod in Nextel when HI was built 

- still looks great.



When I rebuilt the instrument panel, I wanted it to match in colour 

and texture. 



I sprayed severl coats of Rover Tempest Grey (courtesy of Mr Halfords) 

- almost perfect match to the Nextel light grey. To get the texture, I 

sprayed the final coat by creating a fine mist by 'burst spraying' 

while the previous coat was still tacky. Did this about 5 years ago and 

still looks very good.



Peter

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davidjoyce(at)doctors.org
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:32 am Post subject: Panel Paint

Bob, I missed the earlier part oft his thread, so forgive 

me if I am repeating things. Nextel has worked beautifully 

for me, but when I was contemplating spraying it myself  I 

was told that it is pretty toxic and has to be applied 

with fresh air breathing mask system - which led me to get 

a professional to do it. Regards, David Joyce, G-XSDJ



On Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:42:42 +0100

  danny shepherd <danny(at)mcwalterscafe.co.uk> wrote:

[quote] 

<danny(at)mcwalterscafe.co.uk>

 

 On 22/08/2013 22:24, Bob Fairall wrote:

> 

><Bob.Fairall(at)fairalls.co.uk>

>

> I'm intrigued ...... I contacted Goldburn about a month 

>ago and they told me they could not supply Nextel for me 

>to use, but would paint the panel in Nextel for £380 + 

>VAT .....!!!

>

> I would far prefer to buy the items listed by Paul below 

>to use myself rather than pay nearly £500 for them to do 

>it .....!!!

>

> Anyone got a strategy .......... or a few cans of 

>Nextel, thinners, etc. please?

>

> Bob XS 494 G-CBXW

>

>

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Bob.Fairall(at)fairalls.c
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:19 am Post subject: Panel Paint

Thanks David. In fact this is on my second Europa, my first having had the panel sprayed in Nextel by Matthew Russell and still in excellent condition after 15 years. 



However I've occasionally had difficulties in getting hold of Matthew and, my being in the south east of England, it's probably a "post it" to him job for the instrument panel moulding. I'm reluctant to do that if I can avoid it - "Sod's Law" and all that kind of thing!



I do have a fresh air mask hence, with all the above in mind, purchasing the Nextel and spraying it myself is currently my preferred option. I've just spoken to MANKIEWICZ UK based in Leicester, UK (telephone number is 011 62 84 77 80) and awaiting their price / pro forma invoice which I imagine will be the same as Paul M notes below. 



Whilst expensive, compared to a quoted figure of £456 by Goldburn for them to paint the panel moulding and mounting plates, I reckon buying wet and applying myself needs serious consideration. Furthermore if I have a whoopsy at any time in the future, I guess it's a simple job of rubbing down and doing again.



Another Europa builder who uses his aircraft a great deal mentioned to me he also used Nextel for the inside finishing of the doors. Considering the usage, his doors are still in outstanding condition so I will probably do the same, thereby making buying the paint wet more worthwhile.



Bob Fairall - Kit 71 - G-BXLK & Kit 494 - G-CBXW

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davidjoyce(at)doctors.org
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:32 am Post subject: Panel Paint

Bob, Makes excellent sense.  I did my doors and luggage 

compartment also and have been pleased with its 

durability. Regards, David

On Fri, 23 Aug 2013 10:18:52 +0100

  Bob Fairall <Bob.Fairall(at)fairalls.co.uk> wrote:

[quote] 

<Bob.Fairall(at)fairalls.co.uk>

 

 Thanks David. In fact this is on my second Europa, my 

first having had the panel sprayed in Nextel by Matthew 

Russell and still in excellent condition after 15 years. 

 

 However I've occasionally had difficulties in getting 

hold of Matthew and, my being in the south east of 

England, it's probably a "post it" to him job for the 

instrument panel moulding. I'm reluctant to do that if I 

can avoid it - "Sod's Law" and all that kind of thing!

 

 I do have a fresh air mask hence, with all the above in 

mind, purchasing the Nextel and spraying it myself is 

currently my preferred option. I've just spoken to 

MANKIEWICZ UK based in Leicester, UK (telephone number is 

011 62 84 77 80) and awaiting their price / pro forma 

invoice which I imagine will be the same as Paul M notes 

below. 

 

 Whilst expensive, compared to a quoted figure of £456 by 

Goldburn for them to paint the panel moulding and 

mounting plates, I reckon buying wet and applying myself 

needs serious consideration. Furthermore if I have a 

whoopsy at any time in the future, I guess it's a simple 

job of rubbing down and doing again.

 

 Another Europa builder who uses his aircraft a great 

deal mentioned to me he also used Nextel for the inside 

finishing of the doors. Considering the usage, his doors 

are still in outstanding condition so I will probably do 

the same, thereby making buying the paint wet more 

worthwhile.

 

 Bob Fairall - Kit 71 - G-BXLK & Kit 494 - G-CBXW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Paul M 383

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Posts: 102
Location: United Kingdom

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:54 am Post subject: Panel Paint

Sorry for the confusion, I put Goldburn's website address just for the

colour chart - they do not supply.



The prices for buying the stuff (and £30 delivery!) came from Mankiewicz UK

in Leicester, they are still at the same Leicester address that Clive

posted.



Paul M 383 G-PLPM

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