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Vehicle Exterior Color Matching
Look at NAPA paint products for an excellent DIY color-matching option on your vehicle exterior, including plastic panels. Their high-quality paint can give you what you need to restore chips, scratches or even whole body panels. A robust clear coat protects against rust, UV degradation and provides a buffer against future scratches.
If a NAPA store in your area offers aerosol paint mixing services, you can get aerosol paint cans custom-filled with your exact manufacturer color by paint code or color-chip match. You can get the paint mixed in a two-part application for best color matching (you’ll need a basecoat paint and a separate clear coat) or, for a more convenient application, get it mixed in a one-part formula. Prices may vary depending on the option and your color, but expect to pay around $35 per 16-oz. can.
For black exterior trim or bumper parts, you may also want to check out SEM 39143 Trim Black Aerosol.
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Small-Scale Model Paint
Testors enamel 1/4 oz. 1100 & 1500 series model paints come in an impressive array of colors, as well as color sets for particular themes like vehicles, aircraft and camouflage. So it’s good for your plastic model projects as well as creative small-scale needs. These paints contain finely ground pigments for smooth application, and the oil-based formula dries quickly and adheres well to almost any surface.
Individual bottles can be purchased for around $2 to $4 per one-half oz. bottle plus shipping, or look for themed kits that include 10 or more colors and cost less than $20. Your best bet for finding a wide selection of colors or kits will be at a local hobby store.
One user said, “Excellent product. I have been building models for many years, and I always try to use Testors products. The selection of paint colors is outstanding.”
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