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Old 04-10-2016, 06:26 AM   #9
BRENT in 10-uh-C
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Default Re: straw yellow powdercoat number

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I went with RAL 1014 as my approximation for Tacoma Cream. I am pleased with it as are a number of others who went to my Powder Coater. Neither looks like the RAL color chip sheet, but Tiger Drylac will mail you a larger piece of metal with the samples powder coated on them. I do not believe anyone is alive whom was an actual witness to these colors as shot by Ford dealers, so try to match the MAFCA color chip book if that's your pleasure.
Hey Bruce, I'd say you are 100% correct ...since the Ford dealers did not have access to the wheel paint nor did the majority even have the ability to spray them.


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Are they still in business? They have been the topic of several threads here.



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I'm going to do my wheels also but how glossy should they be? Should they be a real glossy or more of a satin?
They should be real glossy and very slick as they were originally dipped in enamel and the paint flowed out as they were dried in ovens.
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