Product Description
Our ProFinish Coach Enamel Paint is a gloss finish coating designed for classic vehicle restoration. It is suitable for a range of vehicle types, including cars, tractors, motorbikes and railway locomotives.
With a highly durable finish, our coach enamel will endure harsh weather conditions and protect the metal underneath. The gloss finish provides an appealing finish to vehicles, making this paint ideal for restoration projects.
Our coach enamel is easily applied by brush or roller to suit your preference or the area being painted. If you have any questions or would like further information about this paint, please contact us. Our technical team are available by phone, webchat or email, with emails sent outside office hours checked the next morning.
Colour Options:
In addition to the wide range of colours we offer as standard in our coach enamel. We can also match to RAL classic, BS 4800 and BS 381C colours. For more details on this service, please contact our team.
We also supply other automotive coatings, such as a chassis paint available in a gloss, satin or matt finish. To see see our full automotive range, click here.
Benefits of using coach enamel:
- Coach enamel is highly durable and resistant to scratching, chipping, and fading. This makes it ideal for applications where the coated surface will be subjected to wear and tear, such as on vehicles, signage, or outdoor furniture.
- Coach enamel is highly resistant to weathering, including exposure to sunlight, rain, and extreme temperatures. This makes it suitable for outdoor use without significant deterioration over time.
- Due to its durability and resistance to various environmental factors, coach enamel coatings can last for many years. Ultimately without needing to be replaced or recoated. This can result in cost savings over time compared to other types of coatings that may require more frequent maintenance or replacement.
- Once applied, coach enamel requires minimal maintenance to keep it looking its best. It can be easily cleaned with mild soap and water, and any minor scratches or imperfections can often be buffed out to restore the finish.
Below is a list of commonly used vehicle colours, all of which are available to order in coach enamel:
Department of Transport Colours
|
| Colour Name |
BS 381C Colour |
| Middle Blue |
BS 109 |
| Light Brunswick green |
BS 225 |
| Mid Brunswick green |
BS 226 |
| Primrose |
BS 310 |
| Deep cream |
BS 353 |
| Lemon |
BS 355 |
| Middle brown |
BS 411 |
| Signal red |
BS 537 |
| Light orange |
BS 557 |
| Light grey |
BS 631 |
| Aircraft Grey |
BS 693 |
British Rail Colours
|
| Colour Name |
BS 381C Colour |
| Aircraft blue |
BS 108 |
| French blue |
BS 166 |
| Eau de Nil |
BS 216 |
| Grass green |
BS 218 |
| Brilliant green |
BS 221 |
| Golden yellow |
BS 356 |
| Light beige |
BS 366 |
| Middle brown |
BS 411 |
| Salmon pink |
BS 447 |
| Signal red |
BS 537 |
| Light orange |
BS 557 |
| Rail red |
BS 593 |
| Light aircraft grey |
BS 627 |
| Aircraft Grey |
BS 693 |
Ministry of Defence Colours
|
| Colour Name |
BS 381C Colour |
| Sky blue |
BS 101 |
| Azure blue |
BS 104 |
| Oxford blue |
BS 105 |
| Royal blue |
BS 106 |
| Roundel blue |
BS 110 |
| Deep saxe blue |
BS 113 |
| French blue |
BS 166 |
| Pale roundel blue |
BS 172 |
| Light French blue |
BS 175 |
| Eau de Nil |
BS 216 |
| Grass green |
BS 218 |
| Olive green |
BS 220 |
| Brilliant green |
BS 221 |
| Deep bronze green |
BS 224 |
| Light Brunswick green |
BS 225 |
| Mid Brunswick green |
BS 226 |
| Dark green |
BS 241 |
| Deep chrome green |
BS 267 |
| NATO green |
BS 285 |
| Olive drab |
BS 298 |
| Canary yellow |
BS 309 |
| Light brown |
BS 320 |
| Lemon |
BS 355 |
| Golden yellow |
BS 356 |
| Light buff |
BS 358 |
| Light stone |
BS 361 |
| Vellum |
BS 365 |
| Camouflage beige |
BS 389 |
| Middle brown |
BS 411 |
| Venetian red |
BS 445 |
| Salmon pink |
BS 447 |
| Shell pink |
BS 453 |
| Pale roundel red |
BS 454 |
| Service brown |
BS 499 |
| Signal red |
BS 537 |
| Cherry |
BS 538 |
| Light orange |
BS 557 |
| International orange |
BS 592 |
| Camouflage grey |
BS 626 |
| Light aircraft grey |
BS 627 |
| Light grey |
BS 631 |
| Dark admiralty grey |
BS 632 |
| Medium sea grey |
BS 637 |
| Dark sea grey |
BS 638 |
| Light weatherwork grey |
BS 676 |
| Dark weatherwork grey |
BS 677 |
| Aircraft grey |
BS 693 |
| Light admiralty grey |
BS 697 |
| Dark violet |
BS 796 |
Preparation
Surface Condition: Ensure the metal parts and panels are clean, dry, and free from dust, oil, grease, and other surface contaminants.
Old Coatings: Ensure previously painted surfaces are sound and non-flaking. If the existing finish is sound, lightly sand to provide a “key” for the new enamel.
Primer Recommendation: While primarily used for restoration, ensure the metal substrate is correctly primed with a suitable primer (like Palatine Anti-Corrosive Metal Primer) if applying to bare metal.
Application
Methods:
* Brush/Roller: Designed for a traditional, deep-gloss finish.
* Spray: Can be applied via spray for a smooth, automotive-grade finish.
Maintenance: Once applied, avoid washing the newly painted surface for at least seven days to allow it to fully cure.
Performance: Formulated to be highly durable and resistant to scratching, chipping, fading, and harsh weather conditions (sunlight, rain, and temperature fluctuations).
Restoration Note: Minor scratches or imperfections can often be buffed out after the paint has fully cured to restore the original high-gloss finish.
Please note: The colours on the product listings are only given as a guide. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor has a different capability to display colours. In addition, everyone sees these colours differently. Sample pots are available to order upon request. Always carry out a test patch (approximately 100x100mm) before full application to ensure compatibility with previous coatings and the substrate, and to ensure the colour achieved meets your requirements. Failure to do so will result in a product refund claim not being accepted.
Q: What is Palatine Professional Coach Enamel?
A: This is a high-gloss, solvent-based coating specifically engineered for metal parts and panels on vehicles. It is a popular choice for classic vehicle restoration, including cars, motorbikes, tractors, and even railway locomotives, because it provides a traditional, deep-gloss finish that protects the underlying metal.
Q: How durable is this paint against the elements?
A: The enamel is highly durable and specifically formulated to endure harsh weather conditions. It is resistant to scratching, chipping, fading, and weathering from sunlight, rain, and extreme temperatures. Because of this resilience, it can last for many years without needing to be replaced or recoated, provided it is maintained correctly.
Q: What surfaces can I apply this to?
A: While primarily used for vehicles, it is also suitable for other metal surfaces subjected to wear and tear, such as signage and outdoor furniture. It can be applied over previously painted surfaces as long as they are sound and non-flaking.
Q: What should I use for thinning and cleanup?
A: For thinning the paint or cleaning your application tools, you should use Palatine Low Odour White Spirit.
Q: How should I maintain the finished surface?
A: Once fully cured, the surface requires minimal maintenance and can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Minor scratches or imperfections can often be buffed out to restore the original high-gloss finish. It is advised to avoid washing the newly painted surface for at least seven days after application
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