Paint mixing

[stevepbuk]

Hi,

I got some painting done around 6 years ago and the paint was mixed to match a Dulux colour called luscious lime. This has now been discontinued. Does the picture of the paint have any details on I can use to get the same colour mixed. There is a small amount of paint left but it's slightly a different colour when using it. I imagine this is because it is old as it seems really runny.

Kind regards

Steve

 

[Johnny Allround]

Hi Stevebuk, take the used tin of paint into most decorating centres they will be able to mix it up perfectly for you. They have a machine that will find the ral code you need. Hope this helps.

 

[stevepbuk]

Great thanks. The only issue I have is the small remainder of paint isnt exactly the same colour as it's like water. Will they still be to work out the colour.

Thanks

Steve

 

[Johnny Allround]

They will scan the paint colour on the tin and match it perfectly.

 

[stevepbuk]

Brilliant mate. Thank you.

Steve

 

[JohnD]

the runs down the side of the can show the dried colour.

 

[lostinthelight]

The paint from 6 years ago may have weathered so new paint matched from the can may not be a perfect match

 

[stevepbuk]

Hi would the drips on the side of the tin not be the correct colour as mentioned above. Thanks
Steve

 

[lostinthelight]

Hi would the drips on the side of the tin not be the correct colour as mentioned above. Thanks
Steve

Could depend on whether the runs on the tin were subject to the same degree of weathering.Hold the tin by the painted surface for a comparison

 

[Johnny Allround]

Steve you could take a colour chart in from six years ago they will still match the ral colour with the scanning system. You could get the ral code off Dulux if you wanted to.

 

[stevepbuk]

Thanks mate