Corvette Red - #75 (1981)

[81c3Vette]

Has anyone purchased paint code 75 (Red) from a local auto paint shop here in Toronto, ON? Mostly for touch-up, in the form of a spray can mixed up, or ready made from a company. Because the paint is old on the car, would it be better to have it analyzed first for better blend-in? Who does it?

 

[Murray20c8]

Has anyone purchased paint code 75 (Red) from a local auto paint shop here in Toronto, ON? Mostly for touch-up, in the form of a spray can mixed up, or ready made from a company. Because the paint is old on the car, would it be better to have it analyzed first for better blend-in? Who does it?

Why not just get a bodyshop to do it?

 

[81c3Vette]

Why not just get a bodyshop to do it?

Hello, and thanks for the response; for small fiberglass repairs or spider webbed areas...thinking to do it myself with a spray touchup and blending of surrounding area after. Eventually, would spray the entire car, but that isn't till body work has been done. Wanted to still drive it, without looking too much of an eye-soar.

 

[1st Vette]

Hello, and thanks for the response; for small fiberglass repairs or spider webbed areas...thinking to do it myself with a spray touchup and blending of surrounding area after. Eventually, would spray the entire car, but that isn't till body work has been done. Wanted to still drive it, without looking too much of an eye-soar.

As Murray pointed out I would bet that there is a good body shop you could find that uses one of these methods to match paint. I have seen it done and it’s essentially perfect. They would probably mix some up for you especially if you mention that you intend to have the entire vehicle done eventually. Although you may well be aware of this I thought I would post it just in case.

Key Technologies in Auto Paint Matching
1. Spectrophotometers:
• Spectrophotometers, such as the PPG RapidMatch XI, are essential for color matching. They analyze the color of the vehicle’s surface by taking readings from multiple angles, ensuring high accuracy in color measurement. This device features an intuitive touchscreen interface and can connect wirelessly to paint mixing computers, allowing for seamless integration into the painting workflow.
2. Automated Paint Mixing Systems:
• The PPG Moonwalk Paint Mixing System is a notable example of an automated paint mixer that eliminates guesswork in paint mixing. This system operates by inputting the vehicle’s unique paint code, after which it precisely measures and combines paint components down to 0.01 grams, ensuring consistent and accurate color matches every time.
3. Computerized Color Matching:
• Many body shops employ computerized systems that utilize software to match existing paint colors. Technicians input the vehicle’s paint code into the system, which then suggests available color chips and variants. This process allows for a more systematic approach to color matching, although achieving a perfect match may still require blending and tinting adjustments.

 

[81c3Vette]

As Murray pointed out I would bet that there is a good body shop you could find that uses one of these methods to match paint. I have seen it done and it’s essentially perfect. They would probably mix some up for you especially if you mention that you intend to have the entire vehicle done eventually. Although you may well be aware of this I thought I would post it just in case.

Key Technologies in Auto Paint Matching
1. Spectrophotometers:
• Spectrophotometers, such as the PPG RapidMatch XI, are essential for color matching. They analyze the color of the vehicle’s surface by taking readings from multiple angles, ensuring high accuracy in color measurement. This device features an intuitive touchscreen interface and can connect wirelessly to paint mixing computers, allowing for seamless integration into the painting workflow.
2. Automated Paint Mixing Systems:
• The PPG Moonwalk Paint Mixing System is a notable example of an automated paint mixer that eliminates guesswork in paint mixing. This system operates by inputting the vehicle’s unique paint code, after which it precisely measures and combines paint components down to 0.01 grams, ensuring consistent and accurate color matches every time.
3. Computerized Color Matching:
• Many body shops employ computerized systems that utilize software to match existing paint colors. Technicians input the vehicle’s paint code into the system, which then suggests available color chips and variants. This process allows for a more systematic approach to color matching, although achieving a perfect match may still require blending and tinting adjustments.

Appreciate the detail, on the tech side of it; body shop would most definitely be best start point for getting it done, or at least dialogue further on specifics. Been doing things "hit and miss" for way to long and/or being blow-off by paint shops whom have estimated past projects that aren't deemed worth their time. I'll keep searching locally, for that gem-paint shop that seems interested and at a fair price. Thanks again, now I have some terminology when speaking the paint language.

 

[mbp]

Hello 81C3Vette. You might want to try Davies AutoBody Ltd. They have been around for quite some time and appear to have a very good reputation. Should be able to help, or point you to a solution.
They use to be in Toronto but are now in Brampton. Worth the drive and to see some of cars they are doing Good luck.

 

[Sergio79]

Has anyone purchased paint code 75 (Red) from a local auto paint shop here in Toronto, ON? Mostly for touch-up, in the form of a spray can mixed up, or ready made from a company. Because the paint is old on the car, would it be better to have it analyzed first for better blend-in? Who does it?

I found a NAPA shop in my area that is equiped with a scanner. I brought a t-top to be scanned, and bough a matched can ($25). The can color match well with the car but I like the touch up only for very small surfaces like rock dents. For large surfaces (1 sq inch), I find the end result a bit disappointing. We tend to be moré severe Wren we do it ourselves …