Front / rear facias paint and mis shaped -ness..

[clocktown64dd]

I'm going to have a go at painting the front and rear facias. The black isn't a problem but what colour / paint code / RAL number paint do people go for to get the best result / colour? Also my front bumper has a saggy middle over the front badge, what method works best for getting this back to normal?
Thanks!

[MikeWard]

Drop me a PM with your email address and I'll send you the official paint formula from Dmc. Whether you will be able to find a paint shop who can make it up though is another question.

Most people use an off the shelf Alfa Romeo colour:
Alfa Romeo, Grigio Antares Stromboli Met. Code 651A

It's in the ballpark, but it is not an exact match (lighter than the original).

Here is a comparison between an original bumper and one painted in the Alfa colour:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yrpdo1lkkhmdx ... 9.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jiel6uihj67jn ... 0.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/k95enail51t5m ... 4.jpg?dl=0

[bandit]

I used the 651A, in fact I posted it up after having mine scanned with a digital paint scanner. I'm pretty sure mine were as factory, so seems its as close as you'll ever get.

[clocktown64dd]

Wow fantastic. Do you need to do an under primer? And lacquer? Stupid question I know!

[clocktown64dd]

Also any ideas about the mis shaped front facia?

[MikeWard]

Also any ideas about the mis shaped front facia?

Speak to Gary Dunster (username minispeedster) he is a dab hand at straightening out fascias.

[bandit]

Yes you'll need primer & clear coat

[clocktown64dd]

Il give him. Shout
And would it be a plastic primer? Of would any old primer be okay?

[bandit]

I think they just use a 'normal' primer, but I'm no expert in this field (or any other for that matter ) if you run it past a car painter, I'm sure they can tell you what's what

[minispeedstar]

Use a good quality acrylic primer, just don't load it on too thick. That'll be fine.