Re: Does anyone know anything about paint?

[John Kiekhaefer <jonnk@execpc.com>]

How about going to one of the chain autoparts stores and getting the Duplicolor Spray
called out on their charts for your car?  I have found these to match exactly for the
last three VW's I have owned.  I may take several cans but it would seem cheaper and
easier than trying to get a custom formulation.  I would test it on a bottom area first
to make sure it will bond.
John Kiekhaefer


Billy T. wrote:

> Try finding a paint shop that has a scanner to match the paint.  Just take them your
> gas tank lid, and let them scan it.  As far as the plastic not matching, I have seen
> skirts that look absolutely perfect, so it is possible...  although nothing I have
> had painted matches...  I know it is possible.
>
> Billy T.
>
> Also, the paint code is in the trunk, towards the front, under the carpet on the
> passenger side on a white sticker that is stuck on a black circular panel(acsess to
> the intank fuel pump)