Dupli-Color Perfect Match Paint

[06JeepXKHEMI]

You may want to look into automotivetouchup.com, Ive used their paints for temporary fixes on bumpers and what not on my previous 240sx and will be using them again for this one until I can swing a full respray. I was sent to them by some guys on the forums, the blue emerald paint is very difficult to match and this spray can stuff is damn close.

[Matt]

Just checked them out.... they're more than twice as much for the paint. Im gonna stick with duplicolor since im going matte so im not concerned with having an identical match. I just think different shades of white would look worse than the same shade offset by gloss/matte.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

They are a little pricey just wanted to give you some insight on my experience with rattle can paint for cars. Ive never used the duplicolor and since they dont offer the color code I need I cant go thru it. I am curious as to how it turns out. Im sure you know what youre doing haha just spend the extra time on prep, working at the body shop taught me prep is the most important part of it.. If you need help with wet-sanding or buffing or anything let me know..

[Matt]

Will do man, thanks!

And yeah..... prep & patience are key. Ive ruined good prep work by being impatient and either painting in non ideal conditions (low temp or high humidity) or going way too thick with my coats.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea i hear that! sometimes you just want the job done and you end up kicking yourself cause now it takes you twice as long!! Ill be doing lost of updates on my 240sx since it was some rust on the rocker panels and quarters, so Ill do my best to document things here for prep, painting and finishing to help everyone thats interested. I only wish I knew how to weld, Ive been contemplating buying one and learning on my own..

[Matt]

Thats the best way to learn. As soon as I build a shed I plan on getting a mig again (dont have any storage right now). Planning on building a shed this summer and hopefully a welder & plasma cutter by next winter so I can play/practice.