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wingski 08-26-2017 02:03 PM

touch up paint
 

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I need some touch up paint for my ’29 cabriolet. The color looks close to the stock color on the ’37 Ford coupe I had, but I’m not positive. The online paint charts I’ve been looking at show an Andalusite Blue for the upper body, but that blue looks a little darker than what I’ve got. I don’t want to use a darker pain, but a little bit lighter would be OK. Ant suggestions? I’ve included a picture that shows the true color of the car the best.

Rex Perry 08-26-2017 02:43 PM

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Your best bet would be to take the car to a paint dealer of your choice and have them match the color. To do anything different could well result in other problems.
Good luck,

Bill G 08-26-2017 03:32 PM

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Nice car!

wingski 08-26-2017 05:16 PM

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Rex, I live so far out in the country that the nearest auto body shop is at least 35 miles away. I would like to touch up some of the scratches before actually driving it if possible.

Y-Blockhead 08-26-2017 05:40 PM

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I bought some touch up paint from APS Tower Paint http://www.apstowerpaint.com/index.php for a couple of chips on my Town Sedan. You could try them as they mix to the paint code. They even put it in a rattle can for you.
I think I got lucky with the Kewanee Green as it was close but the Elkpoint Green was way off. I'm not bad mouthing APS as I knew I was taking a big chance that the paint would match.
I think you would be much happier with the results if you had your paint matched.

glenn in camino 08-26-2017 07:29 PM

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Most paint stores can computer match colors. Take off a piece,(maybe the hood top) and take it to the paint store to be matched.

Larry Jenkins 08-26-2017 10:17 PM

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Washington Blue.

Dave in MN 08-27-2017 06:42 AM

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Glenn offers a very good suggestion. The hood is easily removed and transported to the paint store.
Good Day!

Mike V. Florida 08-27-2017 02:12 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wingski (Post 1518917)
Rex, I live so far out in the country that the nearest auto body shop is at least 35 miles away. I would like to touch up some of the scratches before actually driving it if possible.

Then cover it with clear first then go.


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