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Paint manufacturer that might hit it right the first time
Having the GTO basically torn apart at one point,,, I've got some spots that show the original mint turquoise paint. Not until we started to remove some layers of paint did I realize the car had been painted 4 times,,,the original mint turquoise and then another time in the same color but it didn't match very well compared to the original. The car was 16 years old when I got it so it had been repainted in mint t again and then white . I painted it cardinal red in 86. The second time it had been painted in mint t it was too light and I'd like to get it close to the original color. Is there a paint manufacturer that might be better than the rest at nailing the color correct the first time? Or does it matter and who ever mixes it will probably have to tweak it to get the correct hue?
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72 lemans,455 e-head, UD 255/263 solid flat,3.73 gears,,,10" 4400 converter,, 6.68 at 101.8 mph,,1.44 60 ft.2007 (cam 271/278 roller)9"CC.4.11gear 6.41 at 106.32 mph 1.42 60 ft.(2009) SOLD,SOLD 1970 GTO 455 4 speed #matching,, 3.31 posi.Stock manifolds. # 64 heads.A factory mint tuquoise ,69' judge stripe car. 8.64 @ 87.3 mph on slippery street tires.Bad 2.25 60ft.Owned since 86' |
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The paint store that mixes paint for body shops can mix correct. That is where I go.
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If you can find a NAPA parts store that does paint well, the Martin Senour Rod and Restoration Deck has some of the popular factory standards matched up in modern technology paint. My code N burgundy is spot on and in that color deck. Not sure about your mint color. irgoatmike
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TCP global sells Lacquer and that is the best bet to get it the way you want it.
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White/Blue 71 455 HO T/A Auto Blue/Blue 71 455 HO T/A 4 Sp White/Sandalwood 71 455 HO T/A 4 Sp White/Black 70 RAIII T/A M21/373 (stripper) Carousel Red/Black 69 GTO Judge 4 Sp 2002 Firehawk Red/Black 6Sp |
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