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Old 06-12-2021, 08:52 PM   #21
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Somewhere in the myriad of all this I read that a new paint guide is out or coming out that has larger chips that can be “read” by spectrometers

Checked MAFCA store and says larger chip samples in new revision is available

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Old 06-14-2021, 11:34 AM   #22
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Car in post #4 looks like electric blue.
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Old 06-15-2021, 01:51 PM   #23
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Car in post #4 looks like electric blue.
brother in-law wanted Washington Blue, but then decided it was to dark so they started tweaking the color and, this is what he came up with
I think it turned out good
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Old 06-16-2021, 10:59 AM   #24
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@Oldbluoval, yes there is a new paint guide. It does have larger paint sample chips. I got mine from MAFCA.
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Old 06-16-2021, 11:26 AM   #25
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brother in-law wanted Washington Blue, but then decided it was to dark so they started tweaking the color and, this is what he came up with
I think it turned out good
Whatever colour it is, it's looking good.
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Old 06-18-2021, 02:06 PM   #26
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That's an awesome blue! You can likely find a place to custom mix a color as long as you have a chip or something they can scan.
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Old 06-19-2021, 12:11 PM   #27
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Car in post #4 looks like electric blue.
Looks like '78 Maverick "Hulla Blue". (Cute. )
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Old 08-14-2021, 05:18 PM   #28
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I would like to paint my roadster this color, I am thinking about using TCP acrylic enamel. I want this to be as dark as possible. Should I use a black sealer?
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Old 08-14-2021, 06:53 PM   #29
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I would like to paint my roadster this color, I am thinking about using TCP acrylic enamel. I want this to be as dark as possible. Should I use a black sealer?
No need if you use a good quality paint that has plenty pigment.
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Old 08-14-2021, 07:37 PM   #30
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I would like to paint my roadster this color, I am thinking about using TCP acrylic enamel. I want this to be as dark as possible. Should I use a black sealer?
Using black sealer won't make the color any darker, it will save you a little paint as opposed to using something light.
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Old 08-14-2021, 07:41 PM   #31
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You might want to try this place. I know it is not a 1930's color, but they perfectly matched my 1953 Mercury Yosemite Yellow, with the original formulas, they have in their library.

https://www.autocolorlibrary.com/
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Old 08-14-2021, 09:37 PM   #32
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Brent-what paint do you like to use?
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Brent-what paint do you like to use?
PPG DCC 'Concept' line.
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Old 08-18-2021, 12:37 PM   #34
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Hello, I had a 1930 standard roadster that was Andalusite Blue , and it was almost black,the blue was noticeable in bright sunlight. I am not to surprised color chips don’t match.Paint has changed so much over the years.
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Old 08-18-2021, 12:44 PM   #35
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I would also say the roadster in 1 st picture is Washington blue riviera blue combination, a 30 31 Deluxe color. Andalusite blue is much darker also is one solid color, belt molding is also the dark blue, pinstripes could be French gray or red depending on month of manufacturing.
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Old 05-28-2022, 12:17 AM   #36
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MAACO can do very nice work if you are willing to do a lot of the prep work, or pay them to do it. I had a small side business working up cars for a good paint job and had Maaco, and other, "quick" shops shoot the sealer and color. I think I got extra nice jobs because they liked them sitting out front as a kind of advertising. The money you're spending or saving will be in the prep.
Yeap, I have been to Maaco and I really good experience. At their shop, they rely on manufacturers' paint codes as a starting point, then they do spray panel testing, and finally, they rely on our own experience to produce a perfect match. If you choose Maaco or any other reputable shop, your paint will match. I was just thinking of starting a similar car painting business in Washington city somewhere. As Maaco paint jobs range anywhere from $300-$1000 depending on the size of the vehicle and bodywork needed. So, I do show interest to start a car painting business but it seems like I just need help to set up it so I need to hire a Washington SOS agent to do so for me.
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Old 05-28-2022, 03:09 AM   #37
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I believe roadster is Washington and riviera blues
Not a question on the paint colour but your afitar. I remember the flying red horse from the 50's when I was a kid then. I always had in mind it was a Mobil Old emblem. I recently read it was emblem of another auto supplier. Do fill me in. Thanks, gary.
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Old 05-28-2022, 07:42 AM   #38
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The post in #4 is not even close and is not a Model A original color. Even taking into account lighting and cameras it is way off. Andalusite blue is very very dark looking black until sunlight hits it. The deck lid above looks more like Lombard blue which was a late 30-31 color. My tudor is painted that with lacquer I did in 1982 and it still looks great today and is a beautiful color.

I don’t know about matching the “new” chip but I can tell you the colors above are NOT correct for andalusite blue. Colors get muddied a lot and it’s hard to get modern day paint folks to really match well and give a crap about doing it well unfortunately. They just want to move onto the next customer and not go through the effort of being a professional in the industry and trying to match for the customer . Just my nickels worth.

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Old 05-28-2022, 04:33 PM   #39
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Hello I recall working in a body shop back in early 80,s and doing repair work on a Ford Friesta because fellow worker said it was black, checking the code and also moving it out side , it was a dark blue. Also had a 1930 Standard roadster at that time, thinking how close of a color match it was .The roadster was done in IM 121 Ditzler lacquer. now unavailable.The roadster looked the same way in dark almost black, the blue cast was more noticeable in bright sunlight.
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Old 05-28-2022, 08:44 PM   #40
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#4. Washington and Riviera Blue??
Looks closest to that to me
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