Thaddeus

I want to do a little touchup, want my factory color, want it in a can, I can't find anyplace in town (MPLS-STP).

Anyplace that will mix up, can, and mail factory colored paint? Or is that a no-no to mail that stuff now?

tia

Thaddeus

RJP 951

Thaddeus,

You might look for a paint store in your area that does color-matching. I took my gas cap lid/cover with me to a store that used a color analyzer to come up with a custom mixed touch-up paint. They used the formula for Guards Red as the starting point, and adjusted from there to match.

I got a decent size bottle with brush and one spray can for ~$20 bucks or so.

As for mail order, I would expect to pay some "hazardous materials" charges, but I think you can still buy spray paints through the mail.

I would go the custom tint route if you have a good shop in your area. If they won't load it in a spray can, you can still have them thin it for spraying, and use one of those disposable spray cans with paint jar attachments. I think they're about $10, and should be available at any paint shop.

Good luck,
Ron

Conor

Do you know of any paint shop franchises that may be in my area, because I'm going to need paint soon, too, and I have know idea were to go to get it matched.

Thanks

83Green944

I heard that places like NAPA etc... will make custom spray bombs as well.

craig001

Try this site: <a href="http://www.paintscratch.com/" target="_blank">PaintScratch Touch-Up Paint</a> . You can buy it direct from these guys in a variety of sizes. You might have to say that you have a 911 or 928 to get all of the colors offered in a particular model year. I had to say 911 to get Guards Red for 1990. They also sell primer and clearcoat touch-up products. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

thomschoon

Try your local Sherwin-Williams COMMERCIAL dealer. They can usually mix the paint and put it in cans. Last time I got some, about 2 years ago, it was around $50 for 6 cans.

C5Driver951

I used paintscratch.com, and received my touch-up paint quickly and correctly. It seems to match very well, and they have a cool color look up chart on their website.

No affiliation just a satisfied customer.

YMMV

Thaddeus

That place looks to have my color, but gee it's spendy. I wonder if there's anyplace else?

I will call some local shops tomorrow...

I need about 2 cans. Projects. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Dave

Yeah, $30 for a can of Guards red is absurd.