What would be the best paint color to duplicate the Gen8 Scout blue body color???

[riz]

Looking at buying a clear Scout body so I can start with clear windows but looking to match the factory blue body.... What would be the best paint color to duplicate the Gen8 Scout blue body color???

RIZ.

[Phildirt]

PS 49 Tamiya Sky Blue Anodized Aluminum looks pretty close. The others (light blue, translucent etc) have almost a purple tint in comparison. Maybe that 49 backed with silver and then black would do it? Google that color and look at a few examples. May be too light but the others all looked too blue.

[RickBinSJ]

my father had a Scout II decades ago, I think was the color you mentioned. I have a Tamiya blue but I think its too light. Of course Dads had years of exposure and paint neglect so who knows. Is it close the blue that the latest gen Toyota Land Cruisers use?

[TITANIUM94010]

Originally Posted by Phildirt

PS 49 Tamiya Sky Blue Anodized Aluminum looks pretty close. The others (light blue, translucent etc) have almost a purple tint in comparison. Maybe that 49 backed with silver and then black would do it? Google that color and look at a few examples. May be too light but the others all looked too blue.

I think backing it with a very dark blue or maybe even black would do. Best to get a clear piece of scrap lexan and do some testing.

[JimK]

If you have the time and don't mind using a little elbow grease there are some videos out there on sanding/removing the paint from the windows on the stock bodies. I've seen a couple of them after the paint is removed and it does look much better. Just a thought.