Anthonyexmouth Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Does anyone here know the paint code for skywatcher white? Just getting ready to assemble a permanent pier and want to paint it all the same colour as it will be outside and would look better if it matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOC Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I don't know about the paint code, but just wondered if any white was a good idea outside, esp. if it is painted on any metal. It is my experience that most white painted metal very soon becomes brown painted metal if it is outside too long. Skywatcher-like black (even if it doesn't have the 'sparkles' in it) might be a better idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthonyexmouth Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 5 hours ago, JOC said: I don't know about the paint code, but just wondered if any white was a good idea outside, esp. if it is painted on any metal. It is my experience that most white painted metal very soon becomes brown painted metal if it is outside too long. Skywatcher-like black (even if it doesn't have the 'sparkles' in it) might be a better idea? more interested in it matching the mount. if i know the right code i dont mind getting it powder coated. as for going brown, i've got my gantry on my boat painted white and even being on salt water i get very little problem with rust showing through, as long as the prep is done right it should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Gas Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 My father-in-law used to work in B&Q and I think they did colour matching on the metal paint as well as emulsion and gloss. They have a scanning machine like the guys above mentioned. Do you have any SW white stuff small enough to take in for them to scan for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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