Where do you get you paint?

*Dre* · 10-19-2006, 11:40 AM

Let's say I wanted to repaint a fender... and would like to use original color scheme... where do I go to buy OEM paint (other than stealership)... spray can or not... doesn't matter. Where do you guys get your paint?

SkanlaxJMO · 10-19-2006, 12:47 PM

wally world or auto zone has the dupi color stuff.

aldive · 10-19-2006, 01:38 PM

I have great luck with paint from http://www.paintscratch.com/

*Dre* · 10-19-2006, 02:16 PM

I have searched Autozone and others... they don't have NA - that's the code.

Wow! $25.00 per 12.5 oz. can... that's pricey...

I'm considering painting the whole thing yellow anyway so we'll see.

thanks,

*unclemeat* · 10-20-2006, 05:07 AM

Have you tried a auto paint supply store? When I painted my X I went to a local store. They stocked Dupont paint. They matched paint based on the door code. An auto paint store should also have the color scanner to match any color. Yes auto paint is very expensive.

*RFR2212* · 10-20-2006, 08:45 PM

Check Ketone supply.. They have a shop in bridgeview and in huntley. I get some of my autobody supplies from them... I think you can find their contact info on yahoo. Not sure what they charge for paint, but I believe they'll mix it. At this point, I'd say go all yellow!

99SportX · 10-20-2006, 09:34 PM

I get my dupont paint matched at a local supply store. They use the color scanner and all. It is a shitty match though. I am pretty mad about that. Just hope you get a good shop that has their stuff calibrated right and isn't dumb. It is great paint when the color is right.

*Dre* · 10-20-2006, 10:22 PM

Matching color is gonna be kind of hard... the truck is 12 years old. I just got euro-spec headlights with one matching my truck... it's a bit datrker though.

Pedro... it's going yellow with grey-hammered roof, hood and rear gate.

**MONMIX** · 10-23-2006, 07:50 PM

Local Auto Body supply shop will hook you up just fine.

Glacier991 · 10-26-2006, 12:50 AM

I buy my auto paint ONLY through an auto paint shop. Good paint is not cheap, but the results are worth it. I have gotten immune to sticker shock on high quality paint. (upwards of $500 for an entire vehicle) The one time I cut corners with cheap paint, I hated myself afterwards. The best paint and best sales poeple are in auto paint stores. I recommend no where else.

ps. paint stores tend to be dealers for one of several paint lines. Mine is a PPG dealer and I like PPG products because I know them and am familiar with them. Other brands are as good, or in one case, probably better (and pricier).

pps.A good single stage urethane paint with flex additive for a soft bumper will run you about $100.Be prepared.

*Dre* · 10-26-2006, 10:13 AM

I was just thinking about painting the rear quarter panels back in original NA color... after looking at paint prices I decided against it. It might be cheaper to just go to some body shop and have them spray it on...

on the other hand... trail will make corrections to my paint job anyway so I think yellow will do for now... unless I find some left over cans of NA paint at Autozone... which I doubt.

thanks for all the input. I think I've got all the info I need just in case I want to repaint the whole thing later on.

fischerry · 11-02-2006, 08:12 AM

hey my buddy owns a body shop tell me the paint #'s or the info of the vehicle and i can get you some paint for cheep as hell.but remeber when you paint body parts you have to use clear coat...

*Dre* · 11-02-2006, 01:31 PM

thanks... I'll keep it in mind...

fischerry · 11-02-2006, 03:08 PM

well it's on the table for anyone here just pm me and let me know what you need...

*sn0border88* · 11-02-2006, 11:25 PM

sears sells new metallic finish rustoleum

fischerry · 11-03-2006, 08:00 AM

yes and Dupont make a chome paint

*Dre* · 11-03-2006, 11:19 AM

I've tried those chrome paints (sort of) in the past... never looks like chrome anyway but get close...

I have painted an entire car previously using Rustoleum paint - Candy Apple Red - looked pretty good - the guy still drives the Jeep today. Get a few cans extra and it's an easy fix every time you get a scratch.

10-19-2006, 11:40 AM	#1
Dre Elite Explorer Chicago 94 Limited Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 4,822 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Where do you get you paint? Let's say I wanted to repaint a fender... and would like to use original color scheme... where do I go to buy OEM paint (other than stealership)... spray can or not... doesn't matter. Where do you guys get your paint? __________________ 4x4 Werks by Dre My Gallery

10-19-2006, 12:47 PM	#2
SkanlaxJMO Wannabe Elite Explorer Syracuse, New York 96 XLT Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,135 Vehicle Specs	wally world or auto zone has the dupi color stuff. __________________ 2005 F-150

10-19-2006, 01:38 PM	#3
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,263 Vehicle Specs	I have great luck with paint from http://www.paintscratch.com/ __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

10-19-2006, 02:16 PM	#4
Dre Elite Explorer Chicago 94 Limited Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 4,822 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I have searched Autozone and others... they don't have NA - that's the code. Wow! $25.00 per 12.5 oz. can... that's pricey... I'm considering painting the whole thing yellow anyway so we'll see. thanks, __________________ 4x4 Werks by Dre My Gallery

10-20-2006, 08:45 PM	#6
RFR2212 Typing Police In the mug by Chitown 95 JEEP Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,359 Vehicle Specs	Check Ketone supply.. They have a shop in bridgeview and in huntley. I get some of my autobody supplies from them... I think you can find their contact info on yahoo. Not sure what they charge for paint, but I believe they'll mix it. At this point, I'd say go all yellow! __________________ My Truck Registry For those who can't spell, click HERE!!

10-20-2006, 05:07 AM	#5
unclemeat Elite Explorer Richmond, VA 91 sport Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,376 Vehicle Specs	Have you tried a auto paint supply store? When I painted my X I went to a local store. They stocked Dupont paint. They matched paint based on the door code. An auto paint store should also have the color scanner to match any color. Yes auto paint is very expensive.

10-20-2006, 09:34 PM	#7
99SportX Wannabe Elite Explorer Duluth, MN '99 Sport Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,933 Vehicle Specs	I get my dupont paint matched at a local supply store. They use the color scanner and all. It is a shitty match though. I am pretty mad about that. Just hope you get a good shop that has their stuff calibrated right and isn't dumb. It is great paint when the color is right. __________________ '99 Explorer Sport 5.0 AWD t-case with 2wd spindles (identity crisis) '99 Explorer XLT 4.0 SOHC 4x4 for daily driver/off road use

10-20-2006, 10:22 PM	#8
Dre Elite Explorer Chicago 94 Limited Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 4,822 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Matching color is gonna be kind of hard... the truck is 12 years old. I just got euro-spec headlights with one matching my truck... it's a bit datrker though. Pedro... it's going yellow with grey-hammered roof, hood and rear gate. __________________ 4x4 Werks by Dre My Gallery

10-23-2006, 07:50 PM	#9
MONMIX I fix dents Millersville , Maryland 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,850 Vehicle Specs	Local Auto Body supply shop will hook you up just fine. __________________ MONMIX Wheels and intake for sale Live your life for a change My Explorer CHURCH.... sort of

10-26-2006, 12:50 AM	#10
Glacier991 EF Tranny Guru Sacramento, CA 95827 1992 XLT Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 9,823 Vehicle Specs	I buy my auto paint ONLY through an auto paint shop. Good paint is not cheap, but the results are worth it. I have gotten immune to sticker shock on high quality paint. (upwards of $500 for an entire vehicle) The one time I cut corners with cheap paint, I hated myself afterwards. The best paint and best sales poeple are in auto paint stores. I recommend no where else. ps. paint stores tend to be dealers for one of several paint lines. Mine is a PPG dealer and I like PPG products because I know them and am familiar with them. Other brands are as good, or in one case, probably better (and pricier). pps.A good single stage urethane paint with flex additive for a soft bumper will run you about $100.Be prepared.

10-26-2006, 10:13 AM	#11
Dre Elite Explorer Chicago 94 Limited Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 4,822 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I was just thinking about painting the rear quarter panels back in original NA color... after looking at paint prices I decided against it. It might be cheaper to just go to some body shop and have them spray it on... on the other hand... trail will make corrections to my paint job anyway so I think yellow will do for now... unless I find some left over cans of NA paint at Autozone... which I doubt. thanks for all the input. I think I've got all the info I need just in case I want to repaint the whole thing later on. __________________ 4x4 Werks by Dre My Gallery

11-02-2006, 08:12 AM	#12
fischerry Wannabe Elite Explorer THE SOUTH 92 x'sploda Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 312 Vehicle Specs	hey my buddy owns a body shop tell me the paint #'s or the info of the vehicle and i can get you some paint for cheep as hell.but remeber when you paint body parts you have to use clear coat... Last edited by fischerry; 11-02-2006 at 08:14 AM. Reason: typo's

11-02-2006, 01:31 PM	#13
Dre Elite Explorer Chicago 94 Limited Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 4,822 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanks... I'll keep it in mind... __________________ 4x4 Werks by Dre My Gallery

11-02-2006, 03:08 PM	#14
fischerry Wannabe Elite Explorer THE SOUTH 92 x'sploda Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 312 Vehicle Specs	well it's on the table for anyone here just pm me and let me know what you need...

11-02-2006, 11:25 PM	#15
sn0border88 Master Apprentice Souderton, PA 1992 XLT Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,342 Vehicle Specs	sears sells new metallic finish rustoleum __________________ My Photos---Emily Rose---SAS Thread---My Mug 1992 4dr XLT. SAS'ed HPD44/9" 5.13's Locked F/R 36" SX 1999 4.0 5spd sport on 31" BFG Muds

11-03-2006, 08:00 AM	#16
fischerry Wannabe Elite Explorer THE SOUTH 92 x'sploda Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 312 Vehicle Specs	yes and Dupont make a chome paint

11-03-2006, 11:19 AM	#17
Dre Elite Explorer Chicago 94 Limited Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 4,822 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I've tried those chrome paints (sort of) in the past... never looks like chrome anyway but get close... I have painted an entire car previously using Rustoleum paint - Candy Apple Red - looked pretty good - the guy still drives the Jeep today. Get a few cans extra and it's an easy fix every time you get a scratch. __________________ 4x4 Werks by Dre My Gallery