U-POL Latest Technology - Scratch resistant fast clear coat lacquer (3:1) Now in stock

U-POL's latest product their scratch resistant fast clear coat lacquer is now in stock at Autopaints Brighton.

Faster drying clear coat ideal for spot repairs. Will form a long term super tough scratch resistant surface.
Easy to flat and polish. Use with U-POL hardener.

http://www.autopaintsbrighton.co.uk/u-pol-2k-scratch-resistant-fast-clearcoat-lacquer-31-s2090-5l-with-25l-fast-hardener-save-15-2573-p.asp

Snow Joke! - Drivers are facing fines of £60 for driving with snow on the roof.

Driving with snow on your car roof could land you with a £60 fine and three points on your licence.

Just check rule 229 of the Highway Code.

Police say motorists could be prosecuted for careless or inconsiderate driving if they are involved in an accident and it is deemed that snow on the roof was a factor.

Let Autopaints Brighton know your thoughts and whether you have been stopped or even been given a fine and penalty points.

Customer Comments - Received December 2010

Dear Sir/ Madam,
First of all a big thank you for the excellent paint match you provided me for my helicopter. The problem is that it is so good that itshows up the poor paint match done by a sprayer a few years ago on the doors.
Neil Freeman
Oxon

K2 Tempo Scratch Polishing Paste with Wax Silicone Free Only £3.95

K2 Tempo Scratch Polishing Paste with Wax 120g Tube. Cleans and shines all types of paint finishes. Silicone Free. Light abrasive paste with wax Tempo simultaneously cleans, renews and finishes the lacquer and the chromium plated parts, providing long-lasting shine and protection. It is safe for all kinds of lacquers, including metal plated and transparent ones. Removes weathered lacquer, oil stains, asphalt and insect remains. Easily applicable and requires little effort during polishing. Supplied in 120g tube.

http://www.autopaintsbrighton.co.uk/k2-tempo-scratch-polishing-paste-with-wax-120g-tube-2418-p.asp

Nexa ICI Autocolor Solvent Based Tinters and Metallic Basecoat Car Paint

Nexa Autocolor is an industry leader in quality and performance of automotive refinishing products.

Autopaints Brighton can supply metallic basecoat and solvent based tinters from this leading car paint market leader.
We can supply in small quantities such as 100ml or larger quantities up to 5L. The quality of this Nexa Autocolor paint is second to none.

3M Wet & Dry Abrasive Sandpaper Sheets

3M Wet & Dry Abrasive Sandpaper sheets from the leading abrasives manufacturer, 3M. For the preparation of cars undergoing repair, you can use 3M wet or dry sanding paper for sanding old finishes, fine featheredging plus surface work. 3M Wet & Dry Sandpaper is a silicon carbide, closed coat product bonded with a waterproof resin. This enables the product to work when wet, with no loss of abrasiveness. 
Made by 3M one of the leading abrasive manufacturers in the world.
These Wet & Dry Abrasive Sandpapers can be supplied in packets of 50 in Grit sizes P2000, P1500 and in a packet of 25 for P1200.
Take a look at all of our products at http://www.autopaintsbrighton.co.uk/

Latest Weather News and Delivery Information

After all the Heavy Snow Fall on the South Coast last week, we at Autopaints are very much looking forward to business as usual on Monday with local deliveries back on track and hopefully all deliveries across the country starting to reach their destinations after a backlog. Remember anything ordered direct from our website at http://www.autopaintsbrighton.co.uk/ are sent by City Link the UK's leading Premium Express Delivery Company and orders over £100 qualify for free delivery.

Thinner, Degreaser & Panel Wipe for your car

Here at Autopaints in Brighton we supply Thinner, Degreaser and Panel Wipe in 5L, 1L and aerosol format.

Range of paint thinner includes cellulose thinner, fast thinner, slow thinner, universal thinner, high gloss thinner, anti bloom thinner and fade out thinner. We also have panel wipe and degreaser from leading brands such as U-POL, Lesonal, HMG, MIPA, Max Meyer, and Pro Spray.

Take a look at our website at:-

http://www.autopaintsbrighton.co.uk/thinner-degreaser-panel-wipe-11-c.asp

Custom Mixed Car Paint Aerosol Spray from Vehicle Colour Code

400ml Aerosol made from vehicle colour code

Autopaints Brighton can reproduce the original paint for your vehicle using the paint colour code as originally supplied by the manufacturer.

Our paint is custom mixed using professional paint mixing systems from ICI (Nexa Autocolor), Lesonal and Mipa.  We will provide a 400ml aerosol. Larger quantities of paint are also available. All you need to do is supply us with the colour code of your car.

http://www.autopaintsbrighton.co.uk/custom-mixed-aerosol-car-paint-400ml-using-vehicle-colour-code-563-p.asp

A basic guide to repairing paintwork on your car

Providing the repair is superficial you should be able to key in the area with a scotch pad and clean with panel wipe to ensure the panels are clean.

Apply a high build primer if needed to fill slightly, and then sand using 400-600 wet and dry paper just to make sure you have a smooth surface before painting.

Allow primer to dry for 4 hours. (Depending on make)

Then apply 2 coats of paint, not too thick just to cover the area.

Allow to dry for 10mins between coats.

Leave for 30mins before applying lacquer.

Leave 20mins for 2nd coat.

A third can be applied.

This is based on 1K Clear Lacquer

Ensure when you come to do the work you are completely ready to finish it as it shouldn’t be left too long in primer or without lacquer.

Also wet and damp conditions will cause a problem so wait for a nice dry day.

This article was written by Autopaints Brighton.