I need to fix up the rust spots here soon on the 78 wagon im getting, any tips on where to find/get touch up paint? I presume it will have to be custom mixed, and isnt sold in bottles anymore, and I probably need ALOT more than just the little touch up sticks have... LOL!
The paint on the car otherwise is fine, just a few spots that stick out.
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Where does one get paint for these old school cars?
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Kostamojen
, Jun 17 2004 12:39 AM
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Posted 17 June 2004 - 12:39 AM
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Posted 17 June 2004 - 12:52 AM
Just goto your local Autobody Paint shop and give them the paint code for your car. They should be able to supply you with more then enough for doing touch-ups. It won't be a perfect match to what's on your car but close enough for what you need.
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Posted 17 June 2004 - 12:53 AM
There's a color code badge on the core support just to the left of the hood latch. If you know a place down there that can mix auto paints, take that number to them and tell them what car, year, etc. and they should be able to mix you up a batch. If I was near my wagon right now, I could tell you what the number is but its about 20 miles away. But yeah, find a place that specializes in auto paint and give them all the info and they should be able to mix you up a batch of paint. I hope this helps:D
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Posted 17 June 2004 - 02:00 AM
Do you guys mean like a Maaco, or someone with better paint? I know all about the paint code, no problemo there.
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Posted 17 June 2004 - 02:03 AM
No not maaco, Look in your yellow pages for a local store that sells autobody paint and supplies.
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Posted 17 June 2004 - 02:07 AM
Ok, ill check. Any other options? Maybe somewhere online?
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Posted 17 June 2004 - 09:54 AM
I thought old Subaru paint came out of Krylon spray cans!
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Posted 17 June 2004 - 10:32 AM
look for ppg paints, they are the best ive seen and used.
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Posted 17 June 2004 - 12:36 PM
no, it comes out of walmart spray cans, gloss black is a purfetc match! 
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Posted 17 June 2004 - 09:55 PM
Ive got the funky beige color. $30 is alot for a spray can! Ill have to call around for sure.
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Posted 17 June 2004 - 10:21 PM
CK out the Hornet its the o'l standby KRYLON CAMO GREEN....total cost$$
CHaaaChingggggg $40.00 no drips,runs,or key linessssssssssssssssssssss
CHaaaChingggggg $40.00 no drips,runs,or key linessssssssssssssssssssss
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Posted 17 June 2004 - 11:05 PM
Eh, car is staying this color for now, its still good paint! If anything else, i'd paint it rally blue :-p But I cant afford that right now.
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Posted 18 June 2004 - 05:01 AM
Unless you are going to paint your entire car, I've been told that pro paint shops have a sampling "gun" that works similar to how Home Depot/Lowes matches paint color. This will take into account matching old faded paint.
P.S. Rustoleum white works great on my 90 Loyale. I use it on a monthly basis to touch up rust spots kinda like acne coverup cream.
P.S. Rustoleum white works great on my 90 Loyale. I use it on a monthly basis to touch up rust spots kinda like acne coverup cream.
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