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03-11-2016, 11:47 AM #1
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purple- 1998 firebird
Paint Matching with Metallic Paint
Hello Ls1 forums I recently acquired a 98 firebird with a bright purple metallic paint job. There is half foot area on the passenger quarter panel of grey primer from a repaired dent. Along with that there is a replacement red passenger door. How much can I expect a can of touch up paint to blend with the pre existing job? I am aware it may be darker than the rest of the car from sun damage, but I'd rather have that than a purple grey and red car.
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03-11-2016, 12:16 PM #2
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00 TA PWTR, 98 VertTA NBM- 80 TA BLK, 80 Formula NBM
First question, is the metallic purple the stock color? If so, do your research and find the GM paint code. This usually results in a closer match than having the car's paint scanned. My luck with using the scanning process is pretty mixed. Then it depends on the brand of touch up you use. I know my experience with the one stage Duplicolor stuff from the auto parts stores is that it is pretty noticeably off from the factory mix, even in situation with newer existing paint. Now if you go to an auto paint store and get a PPG or Dupont mix using the paint code in a base/clear system, it will be a lot closer match.
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03-11-2016, 12:29 PM #3
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purple- 1998 firebird
Yes, it is originally purple I had to check the driver door sticker when I bought it to be sure. I will have to check to see if any paint stores exist around Boone. I know back home they're practically non existent. Wasn't looking for a perfect look, just trying to avoid dropping 3k on a paint job until after college.
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03-12-2016, 09:52 AM #4
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00 TA PWTR, 98 VertTA NBM- 80 TA BLK, 80 Formula NBM
I understand. Some carquests have auto paint departments. Thats actually where I buy the majority of my body work products and base/clear.
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03-12-2016, 01:23 PM #5
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purple- 1998 firebird
Paint Matching with Metallic Paint
thanks, I'll have to take a trip to the nearest one when I have the chance.
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04-27-2016, 05:22 PM #6
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Red- 1998 trans am
great car color had that same color loved it
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07-27-2016, 06:49 PM #7
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Lt. Blue- 1999 Trans Am
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