> G-A-Russell wrote:
>
> > My car is the original 664 Spanish Red. I plan to repaint it this color.
> > What is the best paint I could use, Type & Mfg. Can you get a Imron Spanish
> > Red? I want the paint to look original but be better then original if
> > possible. I need to decide on a final coat before I spend money on primer
> > etc. to avoid any paint conflict.
> >
> > G Russell
> > Arlington,Tx.
>
> You are going to get many opinions on this. I have a friend who is a body man
> and he has suggested to me to use ditsler delstar. It is their lower priced
> paint but seems to shine better than their more expensive brands. The more
> expensive types are more chemical resistant however, so if that is a concern,
> then use the more expensive brand.
>
> I think that you will find people loyal to a certain brand e.g., PPG, Dupont,
> Martin Senior, Ditsler, R-M and probably more.
> You will find higher and lower priced paints in all of their brands.
> Some of the multicolor paints that ford is using can cost $30 per ounce and a
> gallon is 128 ounces, .... ouch!! This doesn't even include labor.
> I think that you could have them (paint supply store) look in a paint chart
>for
> the correct batch for your car for most of these brands or some will do a
>color
> match with or without computer.
> Bob
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