[Spridgets] It's always something

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Marc:

I have never done this, but I understand that some auto paint stores, like NAPA, have computerized scanners that will scan a paint chip or painted body part and come up with the specific formula for matching the paint.  Check it out at your local NAPA store to see whether they have such a scanner.  Maybe some listers have experience with that.

--DAvid C.
"Those who matter don't judge me ... those who judge me don't matter." -- Anonymous

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Marc <smarc at smarc.net>
> Well..... Since the heater box is out, the wiring harness is going to be 
> out, and the engine is going to be out shortly, I'm stumbling down that 
> road... thinking , "well, the engine bay is looking pretty ratty...." 
> Wonder how bad I could screw up painting it myself..."
> 
> As usual, I have more questions then answers... Looking to make up the 
> shortfall here! :-D
> 
> I expect clean up of the area to involve scrubbing, engine cleaner, 
> degreaser, possibly pressure washer, scraping, sanding, swearing and 
> bleeding...
> 
> So, how DO you match up paint colors? I want the engine bay the same 
> color as the car.
> 
> Are the inexpensive paint guns at horrible freight up to the task of 
> spraying the engine bay? This is by no means a show car, just a 
> driver... I'm planning on using the rattle cans of green paint for the 
> motor. Is there an appropriate shade of green in the off-the-shelf 
> engine paint, or is the Moss product the best way to go?
> 
> Marc
> 
> 
> 
> Glen Byrns wrote:
> > Marc,
> >
> > Sounds like you followed the correct procedure.  Pick at one thread and
> > then re-knit the sweater.  Have fun!
> >
> > Glen
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