Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
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Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone know where to get nitrocellulose spray paints in New Zealand.
I saw from past post/ forum that Bunnings/ Mitre10 supply nitro spray paint. But my local Bunnings did not seem to know what nitrocellulose is nor have anything like that.
My other option right now is Duplicolor which is acrylic lacquer (which i can buy at repco).
If anyone could help me out, that will be great!
I was wondering if anyone know where to get nitrocellulose spray paints in New Zealand.
I saw from past post/ forum that Bunnings/ Mitre10 supply nitro spray paint. But my local Bunnings did not seem to know what nitrocellulose is nor have anything like that.
My other option right now is Duplicolor which is acrylic lacquer (which i can buy at repco).
If anyone could help me out, that will be great!
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Re: Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
Timberly carry this nitro lacquer in a can, I haven't used it myself.
https://www.timberlywoodturning.co.nz/p ... er-300mls-
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Re: Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
Wairau Paint Centre.
Wairau Valley, Auckland
Wairau Valley, Auckland
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Re: Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
Yep bunnings and mitre10 definitely don't do Nitro.johnstratiwant wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:29 pm Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone know where to get nitrocellulose spray paints in New Zealand.
I saw from past post/ forum that Bunnings/ Mitre10 supply nitro spray paint. But my local Bunnings did not seem to know what nitrocellulose is nor have anything like that.
My other option right now is Duplicolor which is acrylic lacquer (which i can buy at repco).
If anyone could help me out, that will be great!
Wairau paints are the best in Aucks. I'm sure there are a few paint places around the country that do them, best give them a call - if they don't they'll point you to a local supplier who does, I'm sure.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
I get it from https://smitsgroup.co.nz/articles/413/spraystore-ltd
They used to mix to DuPont codes but now it has to be matched to one of their swatches which can be a bit hit-and-miss.
I've a can in the shed. Will read-off the lacquer code for you tomorrow.
They used to mix to DuPont codes but now it has to be matched to one of their swatches which can be a bit hit-and-miss.
I've a can in the shed. Will read-off the lacquer code for you tomorrow.
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Re: Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
Thanks everyone for the help
-this was discussed before but was wondering if there was new info
-im wondering if timberly can provide in black, i will contact them
-will give a call at wairau paint, and see what they have
-will have a look at the spraystore! that will be great for the code
-this was discussed before but was wondering if there was new info
-im wondering if timberly can provide in black, i will contact them
-will give a call at wairau paint, and see what they have
-will have a look at the spraystore! that will be great for the code
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Re: Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
It's 29184. Here's the Technical Data Sheet.johnstratiwant wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:02 pm
-will have a look at the spraystore! that will be great for the code
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Re: Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
One caveat. Modern nitro doesn't crack with the hot/cold treatment like you might want it to. Not in my experience. Otherwise, it's great. Easy to work with and excellent results.
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Re: Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
Oh I didnt know that, will consider it
The pdf you attached, do I use this to contact smithgroup and ask for nitrocellulose? Do you know how much they are?
The pdf you attached, do I use this to contact smithgroup and ask for nitrocellulose? Do you know how much they are?
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Re: Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
I just use the code when I go to Spraystore. Last time was a few months ago when I bought some Surf Green (a nice, slightly aged / faded-looking variation anyway). I think it's about $30 a can. I don't use primer generally but on the last used a single off-white base coat. If you contact Smits they'll tell you your local supplier. Good luck.johnstratiwant wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:18 pm Oh I didnt know that, will consider it
The pdf you attached, do I use this to contact smithgroup and ask for nitrocellulose? Do you know how much they are?
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Re: Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
Thank you for the information, will contact them on monday and see how it goes
Molly wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:22 pmI just use the code when I go to Spraystore. Last time was a few months ago when I bought some Surf Green (a nice, slightly aged / faded-looking variation anyway). I think it's about $30 a can. I don't use primer generally but on the last used a single off-white base coat. If you contact Smits they'll tell you your local supplier. Good luck.johnstratiwant wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:18 pm Oh I didnt know that, will consider it
The pdf you attached, do I use this to contact smithgroup and ask for nitrocellulose? Do you know how much they are?
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Re: Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
You can also try these guys, when I lived in Onehunga they used to mix nitro colours for me. https://yellow.co.nz/y/colourworks-paint-supplies-great
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Re: Where can I get Nitrocellulose paint in NZ??
You can dramatically improve the cracking aging effect by keeping the thinning to around 60/40 or even 50/50 and build up say 15 thin coats over time. Spraying heavy and fewer coats leaves more of the plasticiser in the layer...the way I suggest ensure each layer gasses off properly.
My Tele custom I did recently started to crack even without cold treatment. When I did throw it in the fridge it was easily done in a few hours.
I get my nitro from versatile products in Frankton Hamilton. Good family business.
My Tele custom I did recently started to crack even without cold treatment. When I did throw it in the fridge it was easily done in a few hours.
I get my nitro from versatile products in Frankton Hamilton. Good family business.
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