November 27th, 2016, 01:33 PM | #1 |
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Spray paint: Close match to factory color?
So my 2007 Ninja 250 uses Candy Persimmon Red and I need spray paint in that color. I found what looks to be a website that sells OEM colors, but it's $34 for an 11 oz. spray can:
http://www.colorrite.com/product/kaw...n-red-1495.cfm Anyone know if I could at least get a close match out of cheaper options from the hardware store? |
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November 28th, 2016, 08:43 AM | #2 | |
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A true "candy" color is a transparent tinted topcoat over a base color, usually silver. That's a pain to do consistently, so most OEM "candy" colors are not a true candy. That's good if you are trying to match a color. Many times there are "2-stage" colors that have a base and topcoat, which gets a bit tricky. With a metallic paint, spraying "wet" (heavy) give the metallic time to settle and appear darker. Too wet and it will "mottle" or "tiger-stripe". Too"dry" and the metallic is sticking up. That will make it appear lighter, but a heavy wet coat of clear can make it mottle as well. It would be a long shot to find any common paint locally that's remotely close to your color, but a good auto body paint supplier may be able to help you if you bring in a piece to match. |
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November 28th, 2016, 09:16 PM | #3 |
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Rustoleum apple red, if it's the same as the '01 color
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November 29th, 2016, 09:16 AM | #4 |
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+1 for the Rustoleum Gloss Apple Red for an '00. It is spot on, for a non-professional painter. And, I am very critical when it comes to details.
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