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  1. pitbull12888

    pitbull12888 Member

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    Im about to paint my maverick..its a 73 somewhat as a sky or baby blue color. I want to paint it back to original. Anyone know the name of the color and where i can buy it?
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    Not sure myself... I might try going into a auto paint store and look at some samples. The blue I want is competition blue. That is what I am wanting but I will compare it to some others side by side just to check out other possibilities. Just talking outloud, I see you want origional.
    Looks kinda like ->(y) Mine looks kinda like ->:idea:
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Do you have color code 3B on the door vin sticker?
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    So I see Grabber blue is the same as competition blue... I just don't see any competition in Grabber :D
     
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    I looked it up on that maverick site and its light blue. Im trying to find the color online and havent had any luck so far....

    Heres the codes if anyone wants to help...i would appreciate it

    PPG-2403
    Valspar-L312
    Dupoint-5366
     
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    How much paint to paint our cars? Door jambs and under hood incl... Without an answer, i'm guessing 2gl...
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    That's probably a good guess. I really don't know the exact amount I used. I just mixed what I needed as I needed it. You also have to know if you are going to use single stage or base coat/clear coat. Base/clear you won't need as much color but lots of clear. Personally I would not use anything BUT base/clear.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    How much paint you need(formula)

    It takes 7 oz per panel per coat on average.Colors with low coverage will require a bit more.Now decide how many coats you want to put down.
    Heres the formula:7oz per panel X number of panels X number of coats.
    This will tell you how much paint you need within a few ounces.:yup:
    Good luck.
     
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    so you count the hood,front fenders,doors,roof,trunk lid, rear fenders?

    sooo 7x9=63 with 3 coats would be 189 ounces?

    correct?
     
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    :thumbs2:by jobe I think youve got it!!!!:dancing:
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Except for custom colors(non production paints),most paint manufacturers use factory color codes for their factory colors.Which color are you looking at???
     
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    light blue
     
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