AGED-FADED PAINT MATCHING ISSUES
So, I've been trying to match up paint on my new to me 67 Barracuda.
This car may have been repainted at some point. But, it is obvious that the DD1 paint has discolored some, and burnt out the metallic over the years.
In all my Modern MOPARs, I have had excellent luck with "Automotivetouchup.com". Great products!
But, they are not able to modify their colors, and their DD1 turned out too bright and metallic.
So, that became my first basecoat paint in the trunk! :p
Someone here reminded me of O'Relly's, and I did try two attempts there. But,no luck in coming close, even with their camera and some formula gyrating.
I finally ran across an ad for Classic Car paints by "TouchupDirect.com". Great service and communication!
After the first DD1 rattle can, they had me take pictures of their painted test card I did, and sent pictures to them.
I described what I was seeing with the naked eye. We did this 2 times more, and I finally got a color that I am happy with.
They were even going to credit me with the paint that didn't match. But, I'd have none of that since the colors were still very close and I had plenty of unobtrusive areas to paint like the trunk and doorjams.
So, if you are doing some DIY with and older paint job to match, I'd give them a try. "TuchupDirect.com".
So, I've been trying to match up paint on my new to me 67 Barracuda.
This car may have been repainted at some point. But, it is obvious that the DD1 paint has discolored some, and burnt out the metallic over the years.
In all my Modern MOPARs, I have had excellent luck with "Automotivetouchup.com". Great products!
But, they are not able to modify their colors, and their DD1 turned out too bright and metallic.
So, that became my first basecoat paint in the trunk! :p
Someone here reminded me of O'Relly's, and I did try two attempts there. But,no luck in coming close, even with their camera and some formula gyrating.
I finally ran across an ad for Classic Car paints by "TouchupDirect.com". Great service and communication!
After the first DD1 rattle can, they had me take pictures of their painted test card I did, and sent pictures to them.
I described what I was seeing with the naked eye. We did this 2 times more, and I finally got a color that I am happy with.
They were even going to credit me with the paint that didn't match. But, I'd have none of that since the colors were still very close and I had plenty of unobtrusive areas to paint like the trunk and doorjams.
So, if you are doing some DIY with and older paint job to match, I'd give them a try. "TuchupDirect.com".