1990 240sx hot red (526)

[White Comet]

i asked this question in the official red cars thread but go no response after a month. my s13 is the 526 hot red color and i'm wondering if there's a rattle can color that matches nicely. i found that duplicolor flash red works well but it only comes in the small size cans, which is not efficient when trying to paint a larger panel. so if anyone with teh same paint code has found a larger spray can that matches please let me know. thank you.

[S13Joe]

Are you sure it only comes in a can? I would suggest contacting your closest automotive paint shop and asking them, it would most likely be your best bet. I don't see why duplicolor would only have it in small cans though.

[White Comet]

thank you, but i should have specified, i know i could get the exact color based on the paint code, but i'm not looking for legit base coat, clear coat paint that you spray from a gun. i'm just looking for a cheapy rattle can color that can be had off the shelf and matches. and yeah for some odd reason flash red only comes in the small size. i asked at the advanced auto i picked it up from and on the duplicolor website

[S13Joe]

Wow, thats a little weird. Have you tried giving them a call? I am personally going with flat black (yeah i know, PLAYED OUT but its the easiest in my situation). I would try giving duplicolor a call to see how the offer the color of paint. Sorry to jack but, have you recieved payment yet? Once again, I'm sorry to interrupt but I'm so impatient lol. Especially becuase as soon as i get to drive this piece I can find out what else is wrong with it lol.

[White Comet]

threadjacks are always allowed when it comes down to business. haven't received payment yet, but i'll check tomorrow and send it out as soon i receive payment. i'll try calling duplicolor, but still even if it exists in a larger size, no place stocks it so it's still an inconvenience. i;m only going with the red to touch up certain parts of the car for now. i have all the supplies from du pont for daytona blue, so that will come later.

[ZX88]

why would you rattle can your car.

[S13Joe]

why would you rattle can your car.

Why not? If you take your time and do it right its completely worth the $50~ it costs.

[diggles240]

i have all the supplies from du pont for daytona blue, so that will come later.

It is perfectly acceptable to read before you post.

EDIT: WC, you should be able to get a custom color (526) rattle can made at the local paint shop.

[ZX88]

Why not? If you take your time and do it right its completely worth the $50~ it costs.

no it looks like s*** cause most people don't know how to paint. i understand spray painting say a center garnish or something small like a lip but a whole car. its become typical wit the 240 crowd i guess which is pretty lame.

[Gabes13]

whatever they sell at home depot is the closest thing i found. that's what i used on my headlights, both front and rear bumpers.

[S13Joe]

no it looks like s*** cause most people don't know how to paint. i understand spray painting say a center garnish or something small like a lip but a whole car. its become typical wit the 240 crowd i guess which is pretty lame.

Yes it is typical... BUT it beats paying $1000~ when I have no money. I would have just kept my car the factory red it is but I'm doing body work and cancer removal, etc. and I would rather not roll around with patches.

[carkook]

why would you rattle can your car.

What a hater, not all of us have money to drop on a legit paint job. Rattle can paint hob beats patches of bondo everywhere all day everyday.

[ZX88]

What a hater, not all of us have money to drop on a legit paint job. Rattle can paint hob beats patches of bondo everywhere all day everyday.

lol hater. you guys are funny. ill agree with you its better than patches of bondo.

[White Comet]

no it looks like s*** cause most people don't know how to paint. i understand spray painting say a center garnish or something small like a lip but a whole car. its become typical wit the 240 crowd i guess which is pretty lame.

umm, not only did i already say i just want to touch up sections (not the whole car) but as diggles pointed out, i have $650 worth of daytona blue supplies. its fine if you want to debate rattle can paint jobs, but do it in the multiple threads created for them, not here.

whatever they sell at home depot is the closest thing i found. that's what i used on my headlights, both front and rear bumpers.

hmmm, any more details and can you post some pics so i can see how it matches the original paint? thank you

[Gabes13]

These are what i have on my comp right now. Ill try to take closer ones when the sun comes up. The stock red paint is a little more "orange" than home depots rustoleum(sp) stuff. The headlights shine more than the bumpers, I guess 'cause it was on metal instead of plastic. The parts were painted with very little effort and prep but I thought it came out pretty darn good for my first try.

edit: i think it looks better than having different color body parts

[Didderson]

Looks great man. Even despite the slight misalignment. The lip distracts me from it with the amount of win. gg

[White Comet]

thank you, that helps a lot. so its rustoleum? do you remember the name of the particular shade of red? i want to make sure i get the right one

[Gabes13]

this stuff



Yeah its cheap but its all I could afford at the time

[White Comet]

i hate to keep bugging you, but whats the name on the bar code sticker

[Gabes13]

nah it's coolbut I really don't know.sorry.I tried looking all over that can for a color code or even a name when i first got it but found nothing.It's really like the only red they have that's not pink or burgundy.I'm going to home depot in the morning to pick up some white paint for my wheels, Ill jot some info of the red down.

[White Comet]

alright that'd be sweet. the name shoudl be right near the bar code

[arabdrifter]

These are what i have on my comp right now. Ill try to take closer ones when the sun comes up. The stock red paint is a little more "orange" than home depots rustoleum(sp) stuff. The headlights shine more than the bumpers, I guess 'cause it was on metal instead of plastic. The parts were painted with very little effort and prep but I thought it came out pretty darn good for my first try.

edit: i think it looks better than having different color body parts

wow talk about one sexy ride bud where you get that lip from? also was wondering the size of your rims in the front? will sport max xxr 962 (18"x8.5....215/35R fit for the front without spacers??) thanks

**sorry wc..just wanted to know his specs before i drop the doe on my rims

[Gabes13]

wc:I've got some info, but no picturesColor name is "Regal Red" and it's right next to this number 7765, I guess that's the color code.

arab:My wheels are 17x9+35 with 25mm spacers all around. fits fine i say.I don't know how 18x8.5+35 would fit though that's almost a whole inch sunken in than what i run now. it might clear depending on your suspension setup, but i wouldn't be surprised if you needed 5 or 10mm spacers.

[White Comet]

that is all i needed, thank you very much. i appreciate it

[Gabes13]

you're welcome

[Stripes]

Is that the east bear lip? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItemLooks way better than I pictured it would...... considering making a purchase soon...

[T1ghtJDMDRIFT]

That lip is f***ing atrocious.

As for the paint, buy a compressor and a gun and do things right...

[White Comet]

As for the paint, buy a compressor and a gun and do things right...

i have a compressor and a paint gun. learn to read though, and you'll see why i'm not "doing things right" with the red color. terrible first post btw.

[offroadbob]

wow heck of a first post... wate to get flamed every time you ask anything or post your car

edit....WC: you are always to damn fast...

[White Comet]

lol yeah i'm a pretty quick draw