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> Tips for matching custom paint, need some touch up
jr91472
post Feb 16 2005, 04:38 PM
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my car has custom paint that is still in very good shape, but suffers from multiple dings, etc. I have no information at all regarding the paint code (non factory as stated).

Will paint shops match paint for you and sell small quantities?

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post Feb 16 2005, 04:43 PM
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dude thats what body shops do anyway....they guesstimate the color then color match it to work....they mgiht even sell you the paint they mix
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post Feb 16 2005, 04:46 PM
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Many auto paint stores have computer-based matching equipment that scan a sample of the paint and them provide a mixing formula to match. You need to bring in a sample (in my case I brought in a headlight bucket). As far as "small quantities" goes, they're limited by how small a quantity of the least ingredient in the paint mix and how small that bit can be and still make an accurate mix. I'd say you might be lucky to get a half-quart, more likely a full quart would be the minimum. My one experience with this service netted a "perfect" match; at least to my eyes. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif)

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post Feb 16 2005, 05:13 PM
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