Is there a Rust-Oleum or cheap spray can that will match color code BA/M6818 (light prairie tan)?

[rfishi]

Wondering if anyone has every experimented with various tan/gold variations of Rust-Oleum or other cheap brands and found anything that blends well with light prairie tan?

The exact match cans are 3 times the price for a can half the size, and I don't need it to be perfect.

 

[Big Ed 1]

Wondering if anyone has every experimented with various tan/gold variations of Rust-Oleum or other cheap brands and found anything that blends well with light prairie tan?

The exact match cans are 3 times the price for a can half the size, and I don't need it to be perfect.

Cheap? ha ha ha even "cheap" paint is expensive.
What do you need the paint for? A large area? Like the roof?

 

[rfishi]

Cheap? ha ha ha even "cheap" paint is expensive.
What do you need the paint for? A large area?

There's some large sections of the truck where the clear coat has peeled away, and the paint is faded. My goal is to just brighten the color on the faded areas a bit, and then spray clear coat. I figured a layer of paint would also help the clear coat adhere, as apposed to just spraying clear over the faded areas.

So I guess I'm looking for a paint that will blend well with the original color, and also any tips on how to blend the clear coat?

I'm not looking for professional results, just a cheap way to make my truck look less crappy. Thanks

 

[Big Ed 1]

There's some large sections of the truck where the clear coat has peeled away, and the paint is faded. My goal is to just brighten the color on the faded areas a bit, and then spray clear coat. I figured a layer of paint would also help the clear coat adhere, as apposed to just spraying clear over the faded areas.

So I guess I'm looking for a paint that will blend well with the original color, and also any tips on how to blend the clear coat?

I'm not looking for professional results, just a cheap way to make my truck look less crappy. Thanks

How about something like this?

 

[Big Ed 1]

There are other products Penetrol or linseed oil, works for a year or so.


I might try the Penetrol on my plastic bumpers and side trim as they need something.
Plastic or whatever the bumper material is. I think the Penetrol is better than the linseed oil.
But I never tried either.
That Poppys and other products out there like his are expensive compared to the Pentrol.

 

[rfishi]

There are other products Penetrol or linseed oil, works for a year or so.


I might try the Penetrol on my plastic bumpers and side trim as they need something.
Plastic or whatever the bumper material is. I think the Penetrol is better than the linseed oil.
But I never tried either.
That Poppys and other products out there like his are expensive compared to the Pentrol.

Might be something to consider, but I think mine is too far gone for that. Like almost the entire passenger door is missing clear coat, with some areas missing paint, showing bare metal.

I feel I need some paint in at least some places

I want to add clear coat but am worried it won't adhere or won't look right.

My rough plan is to use tape to section off the areas I want to work on, lightly sand them (but I don't want to sand all the original paint off because I want it to blend), lightly spray some color, then finish with a few coats of clear.

I just don't want to put the work into It, then see it peeling off within a week.

 

[Big Ed 1]

Might be something to consider, but I think mine is too far gone for that. Like almost the entire passenger door is missing clear coat, with some areas missing paint, showing bare metal.

I feel I need some paint in at least some places

I want to add clear coat but am worried it won't adhere or won't look right.

My rough plan is to use tape to section off the areas I want to work on, lightly sand them (but I don't want to sand all the original paint off because I want it to blend), lightly spray some color, then finish with a few coats of clear.

I just don't want to put the work into It, then see it peeling off within a week.

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Some use a green scotchbrite pad with something like ajax instead of sanding. Then use the wipe on product.
Some use a liquid clear coat with added mineral spirits, otherwise the clear coat drys to quickly.
After they prepare the surface you just wipe on the clear coat mixture.
There are many youtube videos of this.
The penetrol looks to be the cheapest way to go there are videos doing that too.
Stand back and take another picture, so it is not so close.

 

[rfishi]

I found a can of krylon for $7 that almost matches the color. I tested a small spot and if I'm very careful to not spray too much, its not very noticable. Definitely less noticable than the spots missing clear coat and fading in color. It will look better when I prep everything better. A can of automotive clear coat for $10 seals the deal.

I'll post before/after pics. Hopefully I don't dread this decision!

I may be a bit crazy for using cheap rattle cans to touch up my car, but I think for the small amount of cash I'll spend, it will be worth the results.

Any tips on sanding prepping, painting, applying clear coat, would be appreciated, to help me get the best results.

 

[Big Ed 1]

I found a can of krylon for $7 that almost matches the color. I tested a small spot and if I'm very careful to not spray too much, its not very noticable. Definitely less noticable than the spots missing clear coat and fading in color. It will look better when I prep everything better. A can of automotive clear coat for $10 seals the deal.

I'll post before/after pics. Hopefully I don't dread this decision!

I may be a bit crazy for using cheap rattle cans to touch up my car, but I think for the small amount of cash I'll spend, it will be worth the results.

Any tips on sanding prepping, painting, applying clear coat, would be appreciated, to help me get the best results.

You should prime it? With compatible primer, some don't work well with different brands. Use krylon.
Light coats, don't spray heavy coats.
My pickup came with gray bumpers I rattle canned both front and back with same color, duplicolor the little cans then clear coated with the same.
That was over 10 years ago and they still look good. the small cans were a lot cheaper back then.
I left them on the truck just taped the the rest and used plastic wrap.
Took the wipers off and did them the same color too.
If it was me I would shoot the whole door, but that is me. Prep is everything.
Post some before and after pictures?
I would still like to see another picture of the door, but not so close, from further back.

 

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