My car (1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28) has some rock chips that I would like to touch up. The color is Medium Patriot Red Metallic (paint code: 71U bc/cc wa- u9913), but neither the dealer nor duplicolor seem to carry it anymore.
Does anyone know somewhere I can get some and/or some other good paint companies I can try?
2007-06-25 07:54:08 · 17 answers · asked by Roxanne N 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
You can find a Sherwin Williams automotive store and they can color match it.
Worst case: go to your local body shop and they can color match it.
2007-06-25 07:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by Mary A 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the depth of the scratch. On your car you have three different paints. From the top down you have a clear coat, then a base coat (color) then a primer. It is impossible to perfectly match with a touch up paint. You can make it look better, but never invisible without a repaint. I have used crayons rubbed over the scratch to fill it, then waxed them with some success. You can also use the touch up paint to fill and then buff with a compound. I have used touch up paint in several layers, the wet sanded the area with a 1000 grit paper and buffed. All will make it look better, but only a repaint will fix it. You say you know who did it? I would have his (and his parents) butt in court! You should also have filed a police report.
2016-05-20 00:32:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hm, dealers are supposed to carry that!
Try looking at a high end body and paint shop, sometimes they can mix some up or may have some if its a common color.
2007-06-25 07:57:35 · answer #3 · answered by comtnman2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love how people don't pay attention to the question,!!,the dealer dont have it...too old,duplicolor don't have it,....too old.that knocks out walmart,pepboys,autozone etc...,and the dealer.those who suggested body shops and paint shops are correct,they can mix it for you,but it will probably be in basecoat only,no prob though,put it on,then get some clear nail polish and presto,looks awesome,buff with some wax and your good.
2007-06-27 14:35:24 · answer #4 · answered by BarneyFife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try another dealer. It sounds like your dealer wants to get the repair job and not just sell you the paint.
You can try a PPG or other automotive paint store. Give them the paint code and they can look it up for you. good luck.
2007-06-25 07:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Autozone usually has a pretty good selection - you might not be able to find the exact color - but you can get pretty close (red metallic shouldn't be too hard to match).
2007-06-25 07:58:37 · answer #6 · answered by Joe M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.paintscratch.com.
They sell the paint you want, either in a small bottle, or even in a spray can. Don't forget, you'll need to get clearcoat to put over the repair.
2007-06-25 08:53:34 · answer #7 · answered by Galaxie500XL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the paint is old - you should go to a body shop and have them scan the paint and custom mix a color
the sun fades the paint and if you go by the paint # then it's going to be way off.
2007-06-25 09:55:01 · answer #8 · answered by Shawn A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home Depot or any hardware store. Automotive stores might have some specialty car paint.
2007-06-25 07:57:25 · answer #9 · answered by Mandy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Auto zone
2007-06-25 07:56:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋