Paint code's

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  1. rickm

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    Here's one for the gurus, I have a 71 red ( code 3 on the door jamb ) Maverick that I want to add a spoiler. Nobody has been able to match the paint, It doesn't have to be perfect as I know the car is 41 years old but it needs to be close enough that it doesn't stand out like a sore thumb. I called Dup-color and they have a code T, Cardinal Red and I wonder are they the same ? If not any ideas on who to call ?
     
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    Resto Benders Evil Twin

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    I would go to a reputable paint shop with the car and ask them to match it.
    Paint shops have a set of cards for almost every color, the cards have different shades of the same color. If not find a painter that can mix something close and have them shoot it.
     
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    That's what I did for the dash and dash pad. He got it very close. Looks good to me.
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Many of the larger auto paint dealers have a scanner gun that will read the color of a panel and set up a custom mix to match it. Great to get a match on an older car that may have faded a bit from time.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    You can take your rear extension off your car and take it in if you don't want to take in the whole car.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    You'll never get it looking decent with spray paint, get a body shop to paint it for you, or someone that knows what they are doing.
     
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