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Old Dec 13th, 2010, 17:50   #1
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my code is 241 I beleive flame red. I went to local motorfactors and book said can code 06. This seemed a really deep dark red like a pastal burgondy with pearl affect. I did not feel this was right so didnt get it. anyone got any helpfull suggestions on this please other than getting a can made up?

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Old Dec 13th, 2010, 18:23   #2
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How much do you need?

This seller on ebay is spot on, you get a proper kit.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-Stone-Ch...ht_2431wt_1139
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How much do you need?

This seller on ebay is spot on, you get a proper kit.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-Stone-Ch...ht_2431wt_1139
That looks good.

Unfortunatly I need to spray a rear qaurter and half a door
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Go to a steeler volvo do small spray cans about £12 i think from memory for that you get the exact paint + same clear coat
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Whats wrong with getting a can made up? Try Autopaints Brighton I have dealt with them in the past, even phoned them and said can you do eBay price over the phone and they said sure! Because on their website they charge VAT on eBay they dont
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Whats wrong with getting a can made up? Try Autopaints Brighton I have dealt with them in the past, even phoned them and said can you do eBay price over the phone and they said sure! Because on their website they charge VAT on eBay they dont
I look them up cheers, just its normally twice the price
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