Paint in a can?
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Paint in a can?
Can you buy GM colors in a spray can?
Also, can you buy clear coat in a can as well? :confused:
[Modified by Mervz, 4:52 PM 10/20/2002]
Also, can you buy clear coat in a can as well? :confused:
[Modified by Mervz, 4:52 PM 10/20/2002]
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Re: Paint in a can? (Mervz)
Yes you can...you can also go to some auto paint stores and they will put a mix in a can for you...that way the color is closer.
http://www.semproducts.com
http://www.duplicolor.com/
http://www.semproducts.com
http://www.duplicolor.com/
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Re: Paint in a can? (Mervz)
The answer to both your questions is yes.......I hope we're talking touch-up here. Painting is an art and anything more than cleaning up an obscure spot with aerosol cans is not advised. I have had custom colors made for me and put into aerosol cans...acrylic enamel and laquer. If you are patient and do a good prep job it is a cheap way to cover up blemishes. I won't touch my baby with aerosol, though! :D
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Re: Paint in a can? (Mervz)
I was able to acquire paint in a can for my 1996 Sebring Silver Corvette from Tower Paint Company. Check out their website at http://www.towerpaint.com. I have been happy with this product. :seeya
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Re: Paint in a can? (Mervz)
Almost all paint comes in cans. What kind of GM colors are we talking here? Engine colors and paints, I'd suggest powdercoating. Exterior I'd suggest getting your paint in a bottle through the mail if you're doing touchups. If you're painting the car with a spraycan...:crazy:. As far as I know, for automotive purposes, ALL clearcoat comes in a can.
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Re: Paint in a can? (GDP)
another good scource is:
http://PaintScratch.com
and they have a nice FAQ and techniques section
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[Modified by LarryK 87, 2:52 PM 10/21/2002]
http://PaintScratch.com
and they have a nice FAQ and techniques section
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Re: Paint in a can? (Steel Blue 91)
Please dont paint your car with a spray can.No offense to ya but it will look like a disaster when it is done .Im assuming you are are working on your 95 admiral bliue.Mettalic colors cant be spotted in the same as single stage colors.So to do this you have to spray the repair area with color and clear the entire panel and to do that with a spray can would be a horrible mess. :nonod: :seeya
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Re: Paint in a can? (randy814u)
hmmm,,so how many cans do I need to do the 85?..
Guy at work did his with a brush, and it looked ok to me.
:jester
Guy at work did his with a brush, and it looked ok to me.
:jester
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Re: Paint in a can? (Steel Blue 91)
All in all... it's tough to beat a Wagner Power Painter.
:lol:
I have actually done some racing stripes on a friend's 77 Camaro with spray cans, but it was contrasting black on blue, so there was no blending involved.
[Modified by DVAST8R_88, 2:29 PM 10/22/2002]
:lol:
I have actually done some racing stripes on a friend's 77 Camaro with spray cans, but it was contrasting black on blue, so there was no blending involved.
[Modified by DVAST8R_88, 2:29 PM 10/22/2002]
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Re: Paint in a can? (Mervz)
Don't worry guys, i'm NOT painting the car... :eek: :lol:
I have another project in mind.. Thanks for the great sites! :cheers:
I have another project in mind.. Thanks for the great sites! :cheers:
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Re: Paint in a can? (Mervz)
Don't worry guys, i'm NOT painting the car... :eek: :lol:
I have another project in mind.. Thanks for the great sites! :cheers:
I have another project in mind.. Thanks for the great sites! :cheers:
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Re: Paint in a can? (BrianCunningham)
http://www.color-rite.com/ here is another place that makes paint for cars and bikes. :seeya