Marv 924 #1 Posted March 19 Has anyone managed to find a paint that comes close to that color? I have used IH red, Regal red, Sunrise red and they all look good. But too far off for the 310, I think. I am just doing the fender pan because the hood is in good condition. Marv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,217 #2 Posted March 19 Sun changes color over time. The exact paint from the factory probably won't match. Plus everyone's eyes sees a color differently than the next person. The best way to match paint is take off a good clean polished panel. Take it to an auto parts store that has a spectometer gun. They can shoot the panel and come up with a formula. My Napa has a paint store in Syracuse where they shot a hood and came up with a formula and put it in a spray can. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,894 #3 Posted March 19 IMHO that's the ONLY way you'll nail the right shade. I've worked with those paint color machines many moons ago. Super slick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,648 #4 Posted March 20 I repainted the deck and the grill on my 310-8 when I put new decals on it. I thought the Regal Red matched pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,240 #5 Posted March 21 @Marv Have you ever tried Toro # 361-10 New Red in 12oz cans ? I recently painted a left hand side cover on a 1986 417-8 with all original paint and it came out nice. I have used this paint back in 2001 ish on this 86 312-8 pictured and was happy with the match. I do use Regal Red but it seems to have an orange look in the sunlight at times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 924 #6 Posted March 21 23 hours ago, JCM said: @Marv Have you ever tried Toro # 361-10 New Red in 12oz cans ? I recently painted a left hand side cover on a 1986 417-8 with all original paint and it came out nice. I have used this paint back in 2001 ish on this 86 312-8 pictured and was happy with the match. I do use Regal Red but it seems to have an orange look in the sunlight at times. I haven't tried that one. I have a Toro dealer close by. Will check it out. Thanks Marv 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 924 #7 Posted March 21 Thanks everybody for your replies. Marv 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites