KWT Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Let me start by saying I hope I'm posting this in the right spot... I'm looking for a particular color... or a VERY close facsimile... this is the only picture I could find real quick. Any and all help would be appreciated. Edited June 17, 2018 by KWT added content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) I see why you like it. Is this a factory color for this year? Edited June 24, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 I can't really answer that honestly... but I have seen Monte Carlos in the same color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) If that's an '86, it looks to me like it may be Chevy color code 24, "medium blue metallic". Here's a link to a color chart. http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/colour_swatch_chevrolet_1986.php Edited June 24, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Let me start by saying I hope I'm posting this in the right spot...Yes, the exact right spot... and thanks for bothering to do so. Way too many members post stuff all over the place with no regard for where they should post. That makes my life interesting, and not in a good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Do you have an airbrush? I'll bet I could get DARN close to that color by mixing Testor Teal and Model Master Arctic Blue. 1:1 (or 50/50) should be close, but the formula might require some adjusting one way or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 I used to... got rid of it many many moons ago. Only been back into building in the last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Now that you say blue, it does kinda look that way. I always thought of green lol. Now I'm confused even more than when that dang white and gold dress was all over tv... or was it blue and black? lol. Edited June 24, 2016 by KWT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 Well I believe I've found the color of the el camino, thanks to you guys and your input... so instead of adding a new post, thought I'd just add to this one. I'm back on the hunt so to speak, this time with a plymouth color... I'm thinking winchester gray? what say ye, mopar guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Yep.Winchester grey. If i remember right its paint code GA4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 (edited) Thanks, Bill! would you happen to know if it's available in a rattle can? or a VERY close facsimile? Edited September 13, 2016 by KWT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Thanks, Bill! would you happen to know if it's available in a rattle can? or a VERY close facsimile? Michael from MCW just announced that all of their colors are now available in a rattle can. If it doesn't appear in their color line up, they will mix it for you. Could be a little spendy though. They do require a 2 can minimum order for special orders in a spray can, so you'd want to plan on painting several models the same color, or going in "halfsies" with a friend. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Thanks, Bill! would you happen to know if it's available in a rattle can? or a VERY close facsimile?unless MCW makes it.....i dont remember seeing in any spray can anywhere You could have it mixed locally. im lucky ......A jobber near me that can mix as small as a 2 ounce sample Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Yep. Winchester grey. If i remember right its paint code GA4 Also known as Dodge "Light Gunmetal" & Chrysler "Gunmetal" in '71 & just plain old "Gray" in '72. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Cool, looks like I'll be checking out MCW... Thanks for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Michael from MCW just announced that all of their colors are now available in a rattle can. If it doesn't appear in their color line up, they will mix it for you. Could be a little spendy though. They do require a 2 can minimum order for special orders in a spray can, so you'd want to plan on painting several models the same color, or going in "halfsies" with a friend. Steve Good to know. There are times I simply don't feel like screwing with the airbrush or a spray can really is that much more economical. RE: mixing, most jobbers will now do touch-up bottles or spray cans, ranging from $10-25/each on average. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) Adding on to my original post... I'm on a quest to build some of the cars from my past. With that said, this is the best pic I have of my old 85 Cutlass. I've scoured Google and bing, but have yet to find one that actually looks the part..Wondered if any of you car guru's can point me in the direction of the correct color... mainly looking for a color for the vinyl top. I remember it wasn't the same shade as the car itself, but may have been just because it had faded... but also curious about the body. Any olds gurus, or restoration guys, or any knowledgeable info would be great. As always, thanks for looking! And Happy Pappy Day! Edited June 17, 2018 by KWT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I'd say it's what GM called "Burgundy metallic" in '86. could also be "Canyon red" but it looks too purple to be that to me. The vinyl top material did come in "Canyon red" and I'd say that's what that one is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Thanks for that Steve! I thought about trying Testors Dark Cherry Pearl for the body. I sprayed a spoon this morning with it and Tamiya Maroon... The Maroon is too bright. And in the sun, it looks really red. Need to find a color in a rattle can closer than this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 The Testor's Dark Cherry looks spot on to me. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 It looks like Dark Red Metallic GM Color Code 79/WA8529. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 How close would Tamiya Dull Red be for the top? This is it over black primer........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Thanks for the suggestion. I sprayed some of that, but it's still to bright. And the search continues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 if its a factory color for the year. Pull it on auto color library. They can mix most any color , put it in a spray can. Or maybe talk to a good rep in an auto parts supplier local to you. I think most places now a days can put any paint in a spray can. either decant it and spray thru a air brush , or if sprayed lightly can be sprayed straight out of the can on a model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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