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JPE

Member Since: 19 Nov 2018
Location: South West England
Posts: 315

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red

Primer Colour Advice

I've rubbed down some corrosion patches, then used Upol acid etch primer in grey with several coats of land rover Firenze red on top. The patches stand out as a lot lighter than the surrounding paint work.

I'm wondering if I should have used a darker primer. Anyone got any ideas?

- Thanks

16th May 2020 11:53am

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 3997

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

Red is the worst colour for fading. Could it be you new colour is correct, but the rest had lightened with age?

ETA Just read the new is lighter, so forget that. I’ll get my coat

2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

16th May 2020 12:01pm

JPE

Member Since: 19 Nov 2018
Location: South West England
Posts: 315

Thanks, yes the new appears lighter. I tried layering quite a few coats expecting it to darken, but I can see the outline of the primed area. I'm leaving it to thoroughly dry for now. I've yet to sand the paint or apply the lacquer. I'm hoping to avoid having to take it to a professional & having to explain what I've done.

16th May 2020 12:06pm

Grouse

Member Since: 16 Apr 2012
Location: on the hill
Posts: 513

If you are patch spraying a panel - it will be extremely Difficult to blend the red in without seeing any difference - probably best to spray the whole panel - dark colours are easier to blend in 2017 Range Rover L405 Vogue SE V8 Diesel #16
Land Rover 110 300 TDI

16th May 2020 2:11pm

deftd5

Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
Location: worcester
Posts: 15

Unfortunately firenze red has very poor opacity. sand and add more coats you'll get there in the end.
You could have used a darker primer but then you would have had a problem with a dark patch showing through.

16th May 2020 6:03pm

JPE

Member Since: 19 Nov 2018
Location: South West England
Posts: 315

Thanks, I sanded it and put lots of coats on. It got a bit better but I could still see the patches. After adding the laquer layers & polishing & putting the number plate and ladder back on I decided it doesn't really show too much & besides its a defender.

16th May 2020 7:39pm

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