Guest Oldengineer Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Is there a good source of touch up paint for antique cars. I'm looking for some for a 1950 Olds in particular. Appreciate any help you can give me. Regards:Oldengineer1950 Olds 98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Get to an auto parts store that sells paint and they will do a computer scan on your present paint and do a perfect match. You don't care what the original color was, you want to match the color it is today. Wayne Edited October 31, 2015 by AlCapone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Get to an auto parts store that sells paint and they will do a computer scan on your present paint and do a perfect match. You don't card what the original color was you want to match the color it is today. Wayne +1. Whatever color it was originally, it has faded and weathered. Getting a computer match and having them mix up a pint will give you far better results than something you buy over the internet that's "supposed" to be the right color. It'll be $50 well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 A GOOD automotive paint store can even put it in a pressure/rattle can too.Dale in Indy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oldengineer Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Thanks guys. I didn't know they could scan my current color and match it. Regards:Oldengineer1950 Oldsmobile 98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 A computer scan will get you close but don't expect an exact match, especially with metallics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 A computer scan will get you close but don't expect an exact match, especially with metallics.I agree it won't be perfect but it will be a lot closer than a mail order touch up. It is by far the best option available to a do it yourself person! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Yes, for an exact match have them scan the original and provide the paint store with a painted piece as a sample so they can adjust the mix by eye, assuming they have someone capable of doing so. Reds are the toughest to match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 R32 is spot on - a spectrophotometer scan is the beginning of matching , not the end. Even on new production today, the final word on match is a trained eye. And metallics, pearls, prismatics, xyrillics are really different depending on illumination and angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 We are not talking Concours here! The spect to will be just fine ! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hashwilliams Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 That's good option to touch up paint for your vintage car to get more shiny look.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 You can be sure the paint will not get brighter and glossier with age. I knew an old detailer who put a couple drops of primer into the mix just to tone it down a bit. I have always brush touch clips and scratches so I haven't tried the trick.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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