| Frosty | -- 04-10-2019 @ 10:27 AM |
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I'd like to repaint some of the interior metal trim on my car. Horn button, gear shifter etc. Specs call for a Zephyr Beige color. Does anyone know of a spray can (rattle can) paint color that is a close match to the original? Al
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| 42wagon | -- 04-10-2019 @ 3:59 PM |
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Al If you have the formula for the color you want your local auto paint store will mix up a batch in spray cans for you. At least the local store here in Connecticut will. Your paint store should also have a book with color chips for thousands of colors probably including the color you want..
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| Frosty | -- 04-10-2019 @ 7:56 PM |
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Hi: I have had that done previously but the cost is quite high. I was hoping for a close/reasonable color match in an inexpensive off-the -shelf spray can. Cheers, al
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| ford38v8 | -- 04-10-2019 @ 9:32 PM |
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Al, unfortunately, the once plentiful supply of Early Ford V8s that have not been seriously and permanently damaged by inexpensive off the shelf restorations has reached critical numbers. Please find a more economical hobby. Alan
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| TomO | -- 04-11-2019 @ 8:16 AM |
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Al, I don't know of a close match for Zephyr Beige, but you can use PaintRef.com to search for a close color and then look for a sample at a store that has a large supply of rattle cans. http://paintref.com/paintref/make/brown_Ford.shtml Tom
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| Frosty | -- 04-11-2019 @ 11:51 AM |
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ford38V8: I've already frame-off restored a 1938 Fordor a few years ago. I've also frame-off restored 3 C1 Corvettes. Two of my Corvettes have won Best in Show multiple times. I know what it costs so don't need a reminder, thank you very much. Rather than getting into a major paint job, I'm merely looking for some trim paint for a few scratches. Cheers, Al PS: I'm looking for help, not negative criticisim. This message was edited by Frosty on 4-11-19 @ 11:55 AM
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| trjford8 | -- 04-12-2019 @ 7:06 AM |
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Frosty, if you know a good pinstriper they can mix you a small can of "One Shot" striping paint to match your Zephyr Biege paint. I did this with Cloudmist Gray when I didn't have any touch up for small rock chips on a '40. Stripers have a good eye when it comes to matching paint.
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| Frosty | -- 04-13-2019 @ 7:31 AM |
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trjford8: Thanks for that. I never considered a pinstriper. That will probably be the best way to go for now. I have checked the paintref website and paintscratch.com and know the color code etc. Cheers, Al
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