baden87 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Anyone know where I can get some paint to touch up the seitz window surround in grey , some is flaking off to reveal a brown colour underneath The van is a 2008 Autotrail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agaric Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Just ask Autotrail what RAL No. they used for this and then you can get a match from most paint distributors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 I guess the windows were bought in already painte , I might be wrong ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agaric Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 They will still know what the RAL No. as they would probably have speced it in the first place or workshops around the country would need it for touch ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Ok I'll give them a try thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 Autotrail buy them in already painted ,so no luck down that route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 As some of the paint is flaking, I'm guessing the rest may have faded over the years. It may be better to find a vehicle paint shop, who can match to the current colour. They should also be able to determine the nearest RAL colour number, if you want to restore to the original colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 The Seitz S4 windows fitted to my motorhome have grey ‘frames’ (as shown in attached example photo) but the grey paint/coating used on the frames was applied when the windows were manufactured, not by Rapido. It will almost certainly be the case (as baden87 has guessed above) that Seitz windows are provided to motorhome/caravan builders with their frames pre-coloured. I’m very doubtful that it would be practicable to obtain a RAL Number from Seitz and (as flicka has said) after 9 years a Seitz window’s original grey will probably have changed colour. A vehicle accident repair centre should be able to provide closely matching paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Many bodyshops (paint not human!) have electronic paint matching and mixing facilities and even if they don't paint the window frames for you which I guess would be verry time consuming, aka expensive, they may well be able to match, mix and sell you the paint. The right primer will help with paint adhesion. Chips Away or similar come to mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 I only need a very small amount ,where some paint has flaked off where the catches operate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 baden87 - 2017-08-07 2:24 PM I only need a very small amount ,where some paint has flaked off where the catches operate You could peel a bit off and have a look around Halfords or any other motor bits shops for a matching spray or touch up. You can spray some paint into a small container - the aerosol cover is ideal - and brush paint where needed but you will probably need a solvent to clean the brush unless you use cheap small childrens or artiist type brushes and chuck 'em after use which is probably cheaper than buying thinners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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