Does anyone out there know where I can get the correct paint and gloss levels for my 70 442? The Dupont and R-M #s seem to be coming back discontinued. I live in mass and evidently laquer paints have been phased out and "close enough" is what I'm being told is available. If anybody has any sources for the correct stuff I'd appreciate it. Thanks...Tony...

 

I would like to know too. I live in mass and have been told the same thing, So I gave up for the time being as I have a few things on the agenda first.

 

I'm gonna try the paint from OPG for my Olive/pearl front seat backs. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

I went to the auto paint store and the tech came out and used some kind of optical scanner. He checked the paint in several places and then mixed accordingly.

 

How does the paint mixed from the scanner look? What were you painting, plastic kick panels or dying vinal upholstery?

 

I have had good luck with SEM interior paints. Laundau Black is about as close to the original black as you can get. I wouldn't use any other brand.

 

x2 on the SEM

 

The paint from the scanner looked good. I started out needing it for a door.

 

Could have just been the local dealer but for my 442 ,the red they mixed didn't even 1/2 ways cover my interior items,even with 5 coats.They told me SEM headquarters told them..."the reds sometimes do that"!!! Sherwin-Williams made it up with excellent match and coverage and $11.00 less per quartDerek

 

Not sure about interior paints but that seemed to be the way of it in the body shop I worked in. Often the left over red paint was used to lay down a base before the matched color was shot to avoid excessive amounts of paint needing to be mixed. Any other color covered in a couple coats...not red. Have to remember the Sherwin.

 

Looks like I need to give Sherwins a try. Thanks for the info.

 

Any autobody supply that sells Dupont products should have a book called the SPECTRAMASTER! If you have a sample of the color you are looking to do (seatcover or kickpanel or doorpanel), they can look with you through the book and match it up to your color. They can mix it ready to spray in three different gloss levels in DuPont Vinyl....key is preparation! Check out my thread in Major Builds '70 Vista Cruiser Project! I did all interior pieces including metal in this and it was a perfect match and gloss! Make sure you get tech sheets or call the Dupont tech line for help!

 

I talked to a guy named jimmy (chips) at TPCglobal.com and he has every paint I'm looking for in laquer or enamel.If you can pay the money for it it's available in ppg or for 1/3 the money their in house line. I'm going to try the in house brand and will comment after trying it out.

 

Ditto on the Sherwin-Williams. Excellent coverage, one of the most forgiving materials you can spray. The best bet for a do it your selfer in my opinion.