dave85c4

Trying to find a spray can of 99 pewter paint. Want to use it to paint a lic plate trim piece. Anybody know of venders that sell this? thanks

atmsrus1

Try googling R&E paints, they can match the color code of your car and put it in a spray can for you. I bought some MY from them twice and it looks really good.

Russell

JohnnyDee

I used Dupli-color T408 pewter on my surround and it's real close, you can't really tell. It's a truck, van & SUV number. Hope that helps.

dave85c4

Thanks, will take a look at that dupl-color. Did you do any special prep for it? I mean other than a quick rough up and cleaning.

99 vett babycar

you can get the exact color, in a spray can, from any GM dealership if you give the your paint code. My car used to be Black 'till I ordered 123 cans.

c5firstimer

I used that exact same Duplicolor paint that JohnnyDee mentioned as well. Pretty good match.

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c5firstimer

JohnnyDee

I did as you said, sanded a bit, cleaned with a final wipe of alcohol. I did use a sanding primer. Dupli-color also makes a spray adhesion promoter that's suppose to help with that black plastic. I didn't find that until I was done. I haven't had any problems so far.

34RedRage

i wonder if duplicolor makes the sebring silver in a can, my plate cover is peeling for some reason!!!

Virtual Geezer

Did you clear coat it after laying down the color coats?? Or was the paint glossy enough out of the spray can?

JohnnyDee

Yes I did clear it. Again with dupli-color clear.

Vetteman Jack

Here are some good vendors for spray paint:

• www.corvettepaintcodes.com
• www.expresspaint.com
• www.paintscratch.com

Also, http://www.drcolorchip.com

PierEagle

The Dupli Color clear coat is T125

PierEagle

I had posted this sometime last year. Here's a repeat for you. Your frame probably has the pebble grain finish. Use 300 grit sandpaper to smooth it down. Then use 600 grit to give it a really smooth finish. After sanding, wash, using a slight amount of dish soap. Rinse throughly and let air dry. Wipe with a lint free rag (don't touch the front of the frame with bare fingers).

Shoot 1 coat DupliColor Pewter Metallic T408.Let dry 24 hrs. Wet sand lightly w/600 grit paper. Rinse with clear water. let air dry. Wipe w/ lint free rag. Again, don't touch front with bare fingers. Shoot 2nd coat T408. Let dry 24 hrs.

Wipe with a lint free rag and shoot with DupliColor Clear T125. Let dry 12 hrs.

DON'T get antsy. Let dry as above. If you don't, the coats will get cruddy and orangepeel. I did mine over 2 1/2 years ago and today it still looks new and factory fresh.

sneakelman

I used the T408 for my plate cover, and my ACI splitter. Cannot tell the difference. Actually, it looks better than factory. I polished out all the orange peel.

dave85c4

Thanks for all the info guys. This is what I was looking for as I didn't want to break out all my paint gear for this little part.

dave85c4

Well went down to order the paint. Stuff was on sale, got the paint, adhesion promoter, and clear for less than $14.00. Can't beat that. Thanks again

ahaney

where did you end up buying from?

dave85c4

Advance Auto

HMannini

I painted mine 3 different times and always had cracks and peeling paint. Someone ran into my front fender and I had them paint it when i had the bodywork done and now it's perfect.

R & D

Anybody needing paint in a spray can that matches their color should be able to go to their local automotive paint supplier. They can mix the factory color and most have the capability to put it in a spray can. You would still need a clear to apply over the paint.