Lacquer Paint Source

[Edward S.]

Can anyone out there recommend a source for Lacquer Paint - I have a 65 Maroon Coupe that was painted in Lacquer 5 years ago, the paint that was left over from that painting is not a good match now. My painter just had some delivered and it's a worse match
then my old stuff. Problem is The car is in great shape paintwise except for the hood - so we are trying to match it. Any information
is appreciated. NY/NJ/Pa area would be great, but would like the best no matter where it's located. Thanks.

[Michael M.]

Re: Lacquer Paint Source

Edward, to get lacquer paint and expect the color to match dead on is a tall order. Is it possible to find out what brand of lacquer was used when the car was painted last? I would start that way and your painter should suggest tinting the lacquer you do get by spraying test panels to get a good color match.

[Donald T.]

Re: Lacquer Paint Source

http://www.tcpglobal.com/Restorationshop/

[Edward S.]

Re: Lacquer Paint Source

Hi Michael, don't expect a dead on match. Would like to get closer then what we have now before we start tinting. Thanks for such a fast reply.

[Russ S.]

Re: Lacquer Paint Source

Can anyone out there recommend a source for Lacquer Paint - I have a 65 Maroon Coupe that was painted in Lacquer 5 years ago, the paint that was left over from that painting is not a good match now. My painter just had some delivered and it's a worse match
then my old stuff. Problem is The car is in great shape paint wise except for the hood - so we are trying to match it. Any information
is appreciated. NY/NJ/Pa area would be great, but would like the best no matter where it's located. Thanks.

I am very curious as to why the left over paint no longer matches. Has the car sat out side a lot in the past 5 years?

[Joseph M.]

Re: Lacquer Paint Source

Hibernia Restoration in New Jersey sells lacquer. They can be reached at 973-627-1882.

[Dick W.]

Re: Lacquer Paint Source

Can anyone out there recommend a source for Lacquer Paint - I have a 65 Maroon Coupe that was painted in Lacquer 5 years ago, the paint that was left over from that painting is not a good match now. My painter just had some delivered and it's a worse match
then my old stuff. Problem is The car is in great shape paintwise except for the hood - so we are trying to match it. Any information
is appreciated. NY/NJ/Pa area would be great, but would like the best no matter where it's located. Thanks.

I would guess that air pressure, technique, temp, familiarity of using lacquer, and/or humidity make the difference in the match.

[Keith B.]

Re: Lacquer Paint Source

I just purchased my paint in Ohio today. B &W Paints in Toledo has an expert paint match specialist (Doug). They use PPG paints because Dupont has discontinued their laquer paint as well as RM. I used a gas cap for the match. It will take three days to complete. He only mixes a quart and sprays out several samples. He matches the color in sunlight , flourescent, etc. Once the color is right his mixes the remainder of the paint and resprays to assure consistency. I have seen his work and have been very impressed. It is very pricey at $600 per gallon. I also purchased red oxide primer (laquer) to make the car even more "originally" restored.

[Bruce B.]

Re: Lacquer Paint Source

Use the "close match" paint and flash the areas around the hood (ie, fender tops, cowl and headlight panel.
It may not be a good match but it will fool the eye.

[Edward S.]

Re: Lacquer Paint Source

We do intend to do the entire top surround

[Bruce B.]

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Keith & Ed, show us the results when done, we all need help in the area pf paint.

[Loren L.]

Re: Lacquer Paint Source

I believe that I would take my leftover paint (if there's enough to do the top surround) and the gas lid door (if representative of the color today) or a wiper grill (or ???) to a paint store with a computer reader and be prepared to mix and match more than once. If you were here in Arizona, I know where I would send you, but.......