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Deadman 94 xj
03-08-2010, 09:30 PM
Anybody have experience with this. I need to get a spray paint that matches the jeep's color. I've heard the dealer can get this fairly easily.

For those that have done this, what's the turn around like? Any other tips?

Thanks!
RalphDogg
03-08-2010, 09:33 PM
it is so hard to get the exact color to match the stock color.
Sycotik Skier
03-08-2010, 09:34 PM
The best bet from what I have heard is go to a place like API who can use their scanner thing so the paint will match better after fading since it's not going to be as bright as the day it rolled off the assembly line
Deadman 94 xj
03-08-2010, 09:35 PM
it is so hard to get the exact color to match the stock color.

Yeah, I'd imagine it would be because of the sun damage ect.

What I'm painting requires parts of it to blend in, or be hidden. The only way I can do that would be to get it to match up the best I can.
tjblair
03-08-2010, 09:35 PM
Agreed take the jeep to API and have them shoot it. Bang-Bang!
Deadman 94 xj
03-08-2010, 09:36 PM
The best bet from what I have heard is go to a place like API who can use their scanner thing so the paint will match better after fading since it's not going to be as bright as the day it rolled off the assembly line

Thanks. That said, it's a jeep lol.

It's just a peice of armor. I just need to get it as close as possible.
RalphDogg
03-08-2010, 09:39 PM
what is API?
limegreentj
03-08-2010, 09:40 PM
api can computer match a flake of your paint. i hear its super accurate
Deadman 94 xj
03-08-2010, 09:40 PM
anybody know where this API place is located? Could I just bring the part to them? The only thing I don't like about that idea is I wouldn't be able to touch it up when it inevitably gets scratched, ect.
Sycotik Skier
03-08-2010, 09:45 PM
monroe street in butler
limegreentj
03-08-2010, 09:47 PM
there is one there, and one in new ken
tjblair
03-08-2010, 09:52 PM
what is API?
I believe it is Autobody Products Inc.:thumbsup:
koenig
03-09-2010, 07:44 AM
Car Quest got me color match paint for a jeep in rattle can. It worked out well. Cans are small though. It took a 2 or 3 days for them to get it if I recall.
88wd21
03-09-2010, 08:56 AM
I think Pittsburgh Collision right at the 62nd St. Bridge (not the rt28 side obviously) has one of those scanner/gun things to match as well. Never had luck with thos elittle "Car Color" cans at CarQuest/Pep Boys/etc. Always obviously a different shade and stood out.
Deadman 94 xj
03-09-2010, 10:45 AM
Thanks. I'm going to look around at those places. Car quest might be my best bet then.

I agree on the pepboys stuff. It never really matches up. If nothing else, I'll just paint the thing grey lol.
john00TJ
03-09-2010, 01:18 PM
I can color match you with Dupont ..do you have a colored piece off i could take to work and use the camera on it ?? LMK
Deadman 94 xj
03-09-2010, 01:53 PM
Thanks John. I don't have anything loose to bring up. I could just bring the jeep up there. I'll think about it some more. I think I'm leaning toward just getting some paint on it and calling it done.
YJBIZ
03-09-2010, 03:06 PM
There is Auto industrial in cranberry off rowan road I think.
YJBIZ
03-09-2010, 03:07 PM
But dont look at my jeep... haha. PORin it this spring.
Deadman 94 xj
03-09-2010, 03:12 PM
You gona POR the outside? I'd prep it very well if I were you. I know asthetics and Jeeps don't really go together but that POR has a tendency to flake off. I did the underbody of mine and it's pealing off all over the place. I did the bumpers too but I also top coated them with rustoleum so I can't comment on the POR there.
YJBIZ
03-09-2010, 04:05 PM
I painted the tube fenders with the POR and it is holding on there strong. even from bashing it off rocks and trees. Did you happen to use their prep products? They also say just sturr the paint slow and not to shake it.
mrdylanr
03-09-2010, 05:42 PM
I have used my fuel door to get the color match done, its usually easy to pop off... depending on your ride.
Deadman 94 xj
03-09-2010, 05:44 PM
I painted the tube fenders with the POR and it is holding on there strong. even from bashing it off rocks and trees. Did you happen to use their prep products? They also say just sturr the paint slow and not to shake it.

Eh, it was the underbody. It's hard enough to prep as it is. I did use the acid and the metal ready. It was just tough to get a good clean surface under there.


I have used my fuel door to get the color match done, its usually easy to pop off... depending on your ride.

That's actually a great idea. Thanks