Volvo green paint

[stuartwineberg]

I see on another thread that something called Ford Green is the same as Volvo green - is it as simple as that? My recollection is that there as many different ford greens as stars in the sky!

 

[VicS]

I see on another thread that something called Ford Green is the same as Volvo green - is it as simple as that? My recollection is that there as many different ford greens as stars in the sky!

Did the other thread not qualify by stating the make of paint ?

Perhaps it was this one http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-p...ort-ford-green-engine-enamel-paint-500ml.html

Or "Ford Green" from this range http://www.frost.co.uk/por15-engine-enamel-paint-473ml.html


You could always mix up a reasonable match with Hammerite

 

[pvb]

Years ago, I bought a little tin of touch-up Volvo green paint from VP dealer Volspec. Maybe they, or other VP dealers, offer something like it today?

 

[VicS]

Years ago, I bought a little tin of touch-up Volvo green paint from VP dealer Volspec. Maybe they, or other VP dealers, offer something like it today?

Yes but its cheaper to buy a new engine!

http://www.keypart.com/stock/1141566-r

 

[Momac]

Ford Meadow Green - so I have heard but can't say I have used it.

 

[pvb]

Yes but its cheaper to buy a new engine!

http://www.keypart.com/stock/1141566-r

Hah! The stuff I bought was a tiny tin of liquid gloss. I'd bought a new boat and was insanely over-protective, and bought the paint to touch up any scratches I got on the engine. I'm not sure I ever actually used it! Another good investment...

 

[SimonD]

It is indeed Ford Meadow Green (available in Halfords) and a perfect match for Volvo green

 

[Keith 66]

Frosts the car restoration people do a Buick green that is identical to Volvo green, i have used it & it was a perfect match.

 

[Andrew_Trayfoot]

I have an un-opened tin of the official Volvo paint in my garage - had it for years.
Have no idea if it is ok, but you can have it if you area anywhere near Tolpuddle, Dorset.
PM Me. and I will dig it out and have a look.
Andrew

 

[stuartwineberg]

It is indeed Ford Meadow Green (available in Halfords) and a perfect match for Volvo green

That's the baby, many thanks

 

[superheat6k]

I have half a can of Frost's Buick green, available in Hamble. This is identical to VP green.

 

[stuartwineberg]

I have half a can of Frost's Buick green, available in Hamble. This is identical to VP green.

That's very kind but I think it is probably easier for me to nip to Halfords

 

[nigelmercier]

Frosts the car restoration people do a Buick green that is identical to Volvo green, i have used it & it was a perfect match.

+1

 

[Len Ingalls]

http://www.marinepartsexpress.com/paint.html

Volvo Penta p/n's. I use the green spray

 

[Yngmar]

The chap in the other thread wanted to brush it. If you're ok with a rattlecan, TK Colorspray makes a matching one which I've touched up my engine with and you can't tell the difference. Cheapest offer at the time was: http://www.piratescave.co.uk/tk-colorspray-volvo-penta-green.ir

 

[Jokani]

The chap in the other thread wanted to brush it. If you're ok with a rattlecan, TK Colorspray makes a matching one which I've touched up my engine with and you can't tell the difference. Cheapest offer at the time was: http://www.piratescave.co.uk/tk-colorspray-volvo-penta-green.ir

Good call!

Delivery is £2 cheaper than where I just ordered from :-(

 

[oldgit]

You can go to your local paint factor and get some "not nearly quite the same" colour put into a can or spray.
Usually works out just as expensive in small amounts but for larger quantities ie more than a litre, you can save lot over VP prices.
For tightwads, brushing is by far the cheaper and most effective for those with less than immaculate engines. A brush is very handy for getting the paint under the chrusty crud/cooling pipes/wiring sleeves and onto some actual metal.

 

[petem]

If you had an isolated rusty parch on an engine what would you do to prep for a localised in-situ re-spray. I assume you'd wire brush the flaking paint and rust off (perhaps with a dremel). Neutralise the rust then prime and re-spray. Is the right approach?

 

[mj81]

I just saw this locally here and planned to use on my Volvo, Anybody any experience on how good a match it is

http://marineparts.ie/maintenance/paints-and-varnishes/engine-spray-paints/engine-primer-grey/

VOLVO GREEN
CODE:GS90007

 

[Plum]

If you had an isolated rusty parch on an engine what would you do to prep for a localised in-situ re-spray. I assume you'd wire brush the flaking paint and rust off (perhaps with a dremel). Neutralise the rust then prime and re-spray. Is the right approach?

Yes although you need to degrease first for which i have used spray Gunk from car spares shop washed off with water in a fine mist plant sprayer (this keeps the amount of water to a minimum) then dry.

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