The Ford Barn

wingski · 08-26-2017, 02:03 PM

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

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

Nice car!

wingski · 08-26-2017, 05:16 PM

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

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

Washington Blue.

Dave in MN · 08-27-2017, 06:42 AM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingski

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.

08-26-2017, 02:43 PM	#2
Rex Perry Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Stillwater, MN Posts: 64	Re: touch up paint 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,

08-26-2017, 03:32 PM	#3
Bill G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 1,062	Re: touch up paint Nice car!

08-26-2017, 05:16 PM	#4
wingski Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cave Junction, Oregon Posts: 432	Re: touch up paint 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.

08-26-2017, 05:40 PM	#5
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,647	Re: touch up paint 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.

08-26-2017, 07:29 PM	#6
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: touch up paint Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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.

08-26-2017, 10:17 PM	#7
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: touch up paint Washington Blue. __________________ Good enough.. Isn't.

08-27-2017, 06:42 AM	#8
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,416	Re: touch up paint Glenn offers a very good suggestion. The hood is easily removed and transported to the paint store. Good Day!