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Old 12-14-2023, 12:15 PM
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Default Where to buy factory paint or paint that matches factory?

I want to buy some wide fenders for my 2002 C5 coupe and want to paint match it to my car.

The color code to my electron blue car is 21 / WA779J.

Does anybody know a website or local shop in Bay Area, California that has the paint or can make it?


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I've used https://www.automotivetouchup.com/ for my "Light Carmine Red" 98 coupe. Not a common color and they matched it perfectly. They can put it in rattle cans, ready to spray quarts or touchup pens. UPS delivers to your door.
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^ I agree. They can make the paint in a perfect match. Also try your local collision repair shop - they should have tools that can ensure a spot on color match.
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Originally Posted by johnson-rod
I've used https://www.automotivetouchup.com/ for my "Light Carmine Red" 98 coupe. Not a common color and they matched it perfectly. They can put it in rattle cans, ready to spray quarts or touchup pens. UPS delivers to your door.
thank you for the link and info!

Was it also able to match the finish too?
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Originally Posted by ayoitskenney
thank you for the link and info!

Was it also able to match the finish too?
Don't expect miracles from rattle cans. 20 footer is good as it's going to get.
You are also dealing with 20+ years of sun bleaching vs new color code matching paint. A great body/paint man can tweak the mix and blend. All you can do with a rattle can is break on a body line and pray for shadows.

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