Tommygunn

Thanks for the input so far. I contacted the paint company and they are classed as hazardous, not really surprising, but they said there is no problem transporting it. I think I'll have to have a word with my mate and explain the situation.

I'll contact the paint company in the meantime and see what the chemistry of the paint is.

Yep, I found the thread. Here it is for those interested: http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1543715/ShowPost.aspx Thing is, is that thread is more geared to flying in which, as we all know, transportation of items is heavily restricted. I'm going to message Ernie and ask him to contribute to the thread.

When the ferry and tunnel operators say it is ok is that also the line that the Customs take?

I need some specialist paint to be brought over by a friend of mine but he says that if stopped either by UK or more likely French Customs then it could be confiscated. He is basing this on the fact that he cannot bring swimming pool chemicals across, whether this is hearsay or official I don't know. All I'm looking to bring over is about 2 to 3, 2Litre tins of, most likely, Enamel paint for use with a spray gun. Any ideas?