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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Steve King, Jul 23, 2005.

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  1. Steve King

    Steve King F1 Rookie

    Feb 15, 2001
    4,367
    NY
    #1 Steve King, Jul 23, 2005
    I finally got tired of searching the web for a small amount of touch up paint for my 77 308 so I contacted my local paint distributor and asked if they could match my paint without having a painted part of the car. They said bring in the car and they'll match it up. So I just got back and for those who don't know or for those who have sun worn paint this scheme was great. They took out a special camera and placed it on the rear lid (flat surface) and took 5 snapshots. Took the camera inside and plugged it into the computer and got the mix codes. I had them mix me up a touch up bottle and 15 minutes at $7 later I had the paint. I also have the mix number for future reference. Just an FYI for everyone.
     
  2. Verell

    Verell F1 Veteran
    Consultant Owner

    May 5, 2001
    7,022
    Groton, MA
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    #2 Verell, Jul 24, 2005
    This is the ONLY way to get a guaranteed match-up to any paint more than a couple of years old. Especially red which is notorious for changing shade slightly over time.

    This is the way body shops guaranteed a color match. The days of shops buying 'factory pack' paint against a color code are long gone.
     

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