Restoring a classic car is a tricky thing. Finding proper parts for cars no longer in circulation is sometimes difficult, and many paint suppliers will not have the paint you need in store or ready same-day. If you are looking for classic car paint that might not be readily available, come to Central Alberta Paint & Supplies (CAPS). We can custom-mix any classic car paint for you on the same day, allowing you to go home with the paint you need. By shopping at CAPS, you will ensure you are getting quality products from trusted brands at a reasonable price. Follow the tips below to make sure your classic car’s paint job is high-quality.
How to Know Your Paint is Quality Paint
Sometimes knowing whether or not the paint you bought is quality relies on the application process. Using proper methods and tools will ensure user mistakes are kept to a minimum. Talk to the staff in our store to get an idea of what paint application method is the best to fit the scale of your restoration. CAPS supplies all forms of classic car paint, including pens, spray paint and quarts.
For any quality of paint, using an appropriate primer and clear coat along with the paint will make a significant difference in the finished result. Along with washing and sanding, these two things can change the outcome drastically.
Quality paint will be uniformly mixed and will be a close match to your current classic car paint (or the color you have chosen). If you open a can of paint and the paint colour isn’t fully dispersed, or it is a completely different colour to what you needed, these points should raise the alarm. While it is difficult to match a color code exactly for a couple of different reasons, a paint batch should not be noticeably different.
How to Find Your Color Code
Your car’s paint color code may not be readily accessible for you to find. Some cars have the paint code printed near the VIN on the car, which can often be found in the door jamb on the driver’s side. If you do not see it or are not sure you have found it, use our online tool. You will need to know the make of your car for this. Select the correct corresponding button, and it will let you know where your colour code should be and the way to identify which one is the code. Please feel free to take a photo of this sticker and show it to one of our staff if you are having trouble.
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Where to Find Classic Car Paint
CAPS always supplies the best classic car paint we can find. Our expert staff can assist you in your classic car restoration journey by getting you everything you need while providing sound advice and insider knowledge. Contact us today to get answers to your questions, or come see us at any of our brick-and-mortar locations.