Finished repairs but how to match the paint?

[Grahamh]

Finally finished the repairs... Small crack on the lower front where I repositioned a planter! and the front fairing where I stupidly stowed the nosewheel facing the wrong way. The repairs were fairly simple. As both panels were plastic I stop drilled the cracks both ends. Drilled several small(2mm) holes either side of the crack along it's length and opened up the crack slightly. Repaired using isopon plastic bumper repair paste before rubbing down with progressively fine wet&dry. Plastic primer then finished with car paint. Had to have two tries before I got a decent match but still not quite right. How can I find a colour that matches? Van is Avondale Dart (2008).

Also solved the prob with damp in the outer wall of the shower/toilet. I knew it had to be getting in from the outside as the shower has never been used. Took out the inner wall and oh dear. My guess is that it has leaked from new. Tracked it down to the rail accross the back(top) of the roof - joins the roof to the back panel. Once removed it was obvious that was the culprit. Hardly any sealant on the off side. Cleaned, dried and resealed with sikoflex. With inside panel out for three weeks no sign of any further leaks despite torrential rain. Treated all the wood with hardener and replaced a couple of pieces. New panel in and sealed back up. Looks as good as new.
Thanks to Wincanton mobile caravan repairs for help and supply of panels, adhesive/sealant etc. Cannot praise too highly.
But how to match the paint????

 

[TerryIvybridge]

White or cream ? either way a 2008 'vans paint should still be "as new"? I'd maybe take an outside locker door off and take to a good supplier of car paint. Some of them will match it and put in an aerosol can for you, worth making enquiries first IMO.

 

[TD42]

you could try here http://www.panelworks.co.uk/ I know they do touch up paints for several marques but you may have to give them a call with your particular requirments

 

[Grahamh]

Thanks for that. Have contacted a paint supplier fairly close. I will take the panel and get some paint made up.
Thanks again for the advice

 

[RayS]

Hi, I guess you are in my part of the world. Suggest you try the body shop in Bennets Field in Wincanton forgotten the exact name but something like Wincanton Motor Panels. Down in the corner next to Gillams. They have done a couple of car jobs for me and have got the paint match spot on both times.