Hitachi zx85

[Speysider]

Having just purchased a Hitachi zx85 in good mechanical condition but due to its previous life being spent in the Western Isles the body panels are needing a paint job , the question is where is my best source of paint and decals also could do with a workshop manual as well . Thanks for any help

[Muz]

Having just purchased a Hitachi zx85 in good mechanical condition but due to its previous life being spent in the Western Isles the body panels are needing a paint job , the question is where is my best source of paint and decals also could do with a workshop manual as well . Thanks for any help

The colours will be standard RAL codes. Many manufacturers put a sticker somewhere inside the cab with what the codes are. So its just a case of contacting your local paint shop for the paint, you may wish to determine whether the paint is suitable for spray on only, or ok to brush depending on your preferred method.

Due to low volume requirements, I suspect you will need to back to Hitachi for decals unless some aftermarket guys have copied them

[Speysider]

Thank you muz you are a wealth of knowledge

[alancaddy]

Where in western isles did machine come from it could be the one we used to have at work( d mackay and sons)

[Speysider]

Where in western isles did machine come from it could be the one we used to have at work( d mackay and sons)

Alancaddy , this one came from Gairoch Brothers plant hire Muir of Ord

[alancaddy]

There are loads of places on eBay doing hitachi paint brush/spray on or aerosol, we do all the machines in two pack now as the salt air up here is pretty heavy on paint work,your one shouldn't be too bad as muir of ord is on mainland and not surrounded by sea like we are

[Muz]

Came across these guys the other day ... seems a decent service ?

http://www.constructioncolours.co.uk/

[Speysider]

Came across these guys the other day ... seems a decent service ?

http://www.constructioncolours.co.uk/

Looking good thanks muz

[v8druid]

Alancaddy , this one came from Gairoch Brothers plant hire Muir of Ord

Got a mate in the Muir of Ord .... might know your machine even .... in fact he may even be on here ?

Just looked and he is

http://www.plantandconstruction.co.u...?825-Vinpetrol