Finding and matching paint for a 1989 312-8

[jeepdan 321]

Rust-Oleum Regal Red is pretty much unavailable in my area to experiment with. 

That said, I bought a gallon of Rust-Oleum Tractor & Implement paint in the International Red. After that paint dried on a test panel, it was too dark to match the NOS hood that I have.

So, I bought another gallon in the Ford Red which was an ugly orange red. LOL.

Anyhow, I experimented mixing the two together, and found that 8 parts International Red mixed with 1 Part Ford Red came very close to the color of the NOS hood.

 

I have been mixing the two colors together and then adding the Majic brand reducer and hardner with the Rust-Oleum paint with great success.

More photos to come later.

[squonk 41,150]

Find an auto parts store that has a color match camera. They can take a picture of the hood and a computer will come up with a matching formula. Many of the stores can put the paint into a spray can if you wish.

[ebinmaine 67,592]

Be interested in seeing the pics of the OE paint and what you came up with.  

[jeepdan 321]

On 6/12/2022 at 4:59 PM, ebinmaine said:

Be interested in seeing the pics of the OE paint and what you came up with.  

As soon as I get it rolling on four tires, I will take it outside and take a few photos.

The fluorescent lights in my shop confuse my digital camera sometimes.

Here is a photo that I had taken the other day, but the hood isn't shown with it.

Edited June 13, 2022 by jeepdan

[jeepdan 321]

It rolls, and I'm gaining much more room in the garage/shop!

 

Latest photo showing the Rust-Oleum concoction that I mixed compared to the red on the NOS deck shell, and the NOS hood sporting decals.

Edited June 24, 2022 by jeepdan