June 17, 200421 yr 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.
June 17, 200421 yr 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.
June 17, 200421 yr 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
June 17, 200421 yr Author Do you guys mean like a Maaco, or someone with better paint? I know all about the paint code, no problemo there.
June 17, 200421 yr No not maaco, Look in your yellow pages for a local store that sells autobody paint and supplies.
June 17, 200421 yr I thought old Subaru paint came out of Krylon spray cans! I used bedliner on my SubaruHummer! Good luck Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester
June 18, 200421 yr Author Ive got the funky beige color. $30 is alot for a spray can! Ill have to call around for sure.
June 18, 200421 yr CK out the Hornet its the o'l standby KRYLON CAMO GREEN....total cost$$ CHaaaChingggggg $40.00 no drips,runs,or key linessssssssssssssssssssss
June 18, 200421 yr Author 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.
June 18, 200421 yr 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.
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