Paint match help

[FlexdXJ]

OK guys I am doing a Cherokee body on my SCX10 pretty soon and was wondering where to find paint to match my 1:1 rig.

Here is the rig:


The color is called gunmetal blue metallic.

Any suggestions?

[cbp27]

Try Tamiya paints. They seem to have a wide variety of colors. Or if you can use an airbrush you could always mix your own. Good luck

[FlexdXJ]

Originally Posted by cbp27

Try Tamiya paints. They seem to have a wide variety of colors. Or if you can use an airbrush you could always mix your own. Good luck

I can't airbrush but I can rattle can like a mofo! Got a lot of practice on the Jeep!

[LIFTED-ZJ]

Most good auto body paint suppliers can mix paint and put it in a aerosol can. I use to have this done all the time when I worked at a diesel performance shop color matching parts to the body color or interior color.

If you find one that can do that give them the paint code from your jeep. And they will mix a perfect match

[ser3100]

go to automotivetouchup.com and type in the year, make, and model and they can get your paint code. 12oz aerosol can is kinda pricey @ 19.99 but i guess its worth it if you can match it up perfectly. ill let you all know once i

[cbp27]

Good ideas, but wouldn't automotive paint chip off the body? That's why there is paint specially made for the lexan bodies.

[Gimp]

Originally Posted by cbp27

Good ideas, but wouldn't automotive paint chip off the body? That's why there is paint specially made for the lexan bodies.

Alot of auto paint is Lacquer, just like "lexan" paint

[FlexdXJ]

Originally Posted by LIFTED-ZJ

Most good auto body paint suppliers can mix paint and put it in a aerosol can. I use to have this done all the time when I worked at a diesel performance shop color matching parts to the body color or interior color.

If you find one that can do that give them the paint code from your jeep. And they will mix a perfect match

Thats what I'll do. Just didn't know if the paint would be ok on Lexan not that I really care I'm gonna beat the crap out of the body anyways. I know a guy at an auto body supply store so I will have him mix up some. I got the paint code on my door tag so I will just have that mixed up. Need to get some mixed up for the upper quarter guards and taillight housing for my 1:1 rig anyways.

[cjjeepman]

The paint code is located on the drivers door ,It tells you everything from trim ,to paint colors ,I Have a white 2000 cherokee and my paint code is PW1 ,It is just below the bar code on that sticker ,it also says paint then the code .plasti color is a good brand ,can be found at most auto paint shops ,pretty cheap .I payed 7.00 a can .hope this helps .

[HaleYes]

Got this thing done yet Flex? Lets see it!