tankwilson Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 I plan on keeping my firewall the stock factory color but would also like find the factory color in a rattle can so I can fog in a little where I do my modifications. Can I get the color in a rattle can? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 many paint shops can mix and make an aerosol can up for you...however if trying to make a 100% match to an older color it will be close only and may stand out especially if a touch up and not a complete panel spray. I am not sure but go to the Auto Color Library website.....they do claim to mix older colors.....they may also do the aerosol can for you Quote
MarkAubuchon Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 I'm going to say yes, you will need to find someone to mix it and fill the can. I heard that O" reilly automative can do it Quote
desoto1939 Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 Since paint fades over the years and assuming that you have a single stage paint onthe firewall and also maybe factory color, when you only spray the affected areas the fresh new color paint that willbe brighter than the original and the firewall will have a spotty appearance. It would be better to paint the entire firewall completely. Since there is the engine in the car and with the hood up it might not be so noticeable with a fresh paint but you will have to be happy with it after you paint it. Maybe just a flat black onthe firewall might be another option and paint all of the engine bay the same flat black. Most people wil not even notice the flat black color, only the current owners of these cars would know that the black is not original. Also do you plan on showing and having the car judges at an AACA event is another question that you have to ask yourself. Rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com Quote
knuckleharley Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) Short answer is "Yes,any local automotive paint store anywhere can use a paint chip to mix up that color and can sell it to you in an aerosol can. They even sell refillable aerosol cans these days. Unless your hood has been off the car a long time while it was parked outside,the paint on the firewall shouldn't be faded. You should be able to buff it up and bring back the original color. MY problem is I am partially color blind,and I have never looked at a paint chip that looked to be the same color as any color I have seen on an actual car. I am going to repaint my 51 a factory shade that looks to be a mixture of green and yellow,and have photos of at least 5 50 and 51's on my computer that are all painted that paint code,and every single one of them look different. A couple of them are outright unattractive. I keep them on my computer in my "51" file as a reminder for when I go to have the acutal paint mixed I make sure I remember there is more than one color tint that can be the end result. The color I want to end up with looks like a pastel mint green with lots of pale yellow in it. I live up a dirt road,and because of that try to stick with colors that don't show dust or dirt so badly. Anyone curious about the actual color can send me a PM and I will post a photo of a car painted the exact shade I am looking for. I know paint is paint but the car isn't a Mopar,and I don't want to post a photo on the board and get anyone's panties all in a wad. Probably the best solution is to either take the car to where the paint guy can see and match the color,or take a really good photo of the paint on your firewall after buffing it out,and take that photo along with the color code to your paint supplier and have him mix the original color to match the actual firewall color if it is faded. Edited January 16, 2017 by knuckleharley Quote
desoto1939 Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 1 hour ago, tankwilson said: I plan on keeping my firewall the stock factory color but would also like find the factory color in a rattle can so I can fog in a little where I do my modifications. Can I get the color in a rattle can? Some poster stated that the paint under hood would not fade if the hood is closed on the car, but in this picture in the upper right corner near where one of the metal with rubber wire gaskets the current owner has an arrow pointing to a hole. If you look close the was something covering the hole and you will notice that there are two shade of blue. One where the paint was not covered and the section where the paint was covered. So what is the correct color to use and if you just did an over spray what will the firewall really look like with the new color. So when you lift the hood and compare it to the color of the cowel that you will see when the hood is open then the brighter color blue and freshly painted firewall will standout. Rich hartung Quote
rb1949 Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 Yes to rattlecans. Try NAPA for a color match. $18/can. Quote
Bingster Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 I've used the Spray Max system where they advertise that they can match a color and their spray tip lays down a pattern so smooth that body shops can use it for light touch-up work without having to dirty a gun. There is a push button under the can that releases a catalyst, and then with shaking it mixes with the paint. It can only be used when activation occurs. The window of spraying time isn't long. But any color can be filled into the can. I've only used their primers, which were excellent and dried smooth as a baby's . . . If you Google the name I'm sure you can get more info Quote
JerseyHarold Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 Some Advance Auto Parts stores offer a paint-in-rattle-can service; you may want to ask about it at your local store. If you can get paint in a can, you can use a PreVal sprayer which is a jar that you fill with paint and then you screw a propellant can onto the jar lid and use it like a spray can. I've had good success with that product in the past. Hope this helps. Quote
John Reddie Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 I've had really good results from these guys. The have matched paint for me using the paint codes and then sent me spray cans. One of my cars was repainted and the color was just a whisker off from the original so I sent them a chip of the paint and they matched it perfectly. Good luck. John R http://www.apstowerpaint.com/ Quote
wayfarerstranger Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) You could try this .... Edited January 17, 2017 by wayfarerstranger Quote
lwebb Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 My local Auto Quest parts store mixed paint for me. It's not dead on but close enough if you aren't trying to blend it, just painting a part or in this case the fire wall, it should be good. Worked for me on two different projects, one a metallic blue. I took the car, or cars in, and they have a scanner like the ones they use in the paint dept at lowes but it's portable they and scaned the car. Cost +- $17 1 Quote
tankwilson Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Posted January 17, 2017 Thanks guys for all the help.....Im not looking to match perfectly or win any awards. The blue firewall is the only part of the car that is stock and I would like to fog in a few spots and maybe more to help me achieve more of a "found" look and hopefully not a "fake" look. Im stuffing a 1954 331 Chrysler Hemi where is was never meant to be. I have original silver valve covers and black plug cover with factory stickers on the inside. Im trying to make it look like a barn find...without being fake about it. Although the new looking frame might be a give away. Good thing she has air ride so you can see it. 1 Quote
tankwilson Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Posted January 17, 2017 I call this "hidden soul" Don't ask if you don't understand. By the way does anyone have extra factory screws that hold down the plug covers? Quote
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