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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Who sells original spray paint (Nassau blue)? My local auto stores don't seem to carry it...
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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Try this site.

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/
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That may be tough. I found Torch Red from Duplicolor at my local store. They didn't make nearly as many C5s in Nassau blue so probably not as much demand. Someone has to make it though!
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Old May 1, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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Try a automotive paint supply. I gave them the code and they mixed it and put it in a spray can for me.
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I got mine from expresspaint.com. Matched perfect & very easy to use. They don't mix it until you order it....... Self leveling just in case you overspray.....



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That looks like great stuff. Paintscratch.com is another option I have used with great success.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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you could try paintscratch,com they have a really good selection.
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So would 23/WA348D Bright Blue Metallic be the correct paint?
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I do believe that is the ticket...
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Expresspaint.com They will advise you on how to locate your paint code and then set you up with perfect match Base coat / clear coat or just single stage . I Used them for Pewter Metallic and it is perfect ..
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Originally Posted by travelingypsye
I got mine from expresspaint.com. Matched perfect & very easy to use. They don't mix it until you order it....... Self leveling just in case you overspray.....



How'd you get your covers so smooth? Does the paint fade being under the hood cause of the heat?
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kudos to this guy and expresspaint , I used there paint and it worked very well, the magnetic red matched perfect, which is a tri coat paint.




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I got mine from expresspaint.com. Matched perfect & very easy to use. They don't mix it until you order it....... Self leveling just in case you overspray.....



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Originally Posted by geluna21
How'd you get your covers so smooth? Does the paint fade being under the hood cause of the heat?
I used an orbiter sander with 300 grit wet/dry. Then primed it with scratch filler primer (wally world or any auto store) & resanded by hand with 400 under water so to see any ruff spots. After 5+ coats of primer (sanding in between) They were ready for color. The nassau blue is mine & the green is what I did for a couple of bucks.

No signs of fading after 3 years.
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kudos to this guy and expresspaint , I used there paint and it worked very well, the magnetic red matched perfect, which is a tri coat paint.
Thanks. I love seeing & hearing about a DIY job.
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