TheSamba.com :: View topic - Can you order a VW color in aerosol cans???

Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:07 am

Anyone know if this can be done???

Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:11 am

https://www.paintscratch.com/

Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:13 am

Yes

http://www.ppgcarpaint.com/colorsv2.php?c=volkswagen

Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:18 am

Hiya Blotto,

You might just want to give your local NAPA a try before you go online. Nothing wrong with the online guys, but they do tend to be a bit spendy. Those NAPA locations with a paint mixing service can replicate any of the VW colors (even match it to the actual faded paint on the car) and bottle it in a aerosol can. And they can usually do this for less than the online guys.

Mike

1970 AS Bug

Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:20 am

Good to know. Pricey at $22 a spraycan! I've heard NAPA can do it too, wonder what they cost...

Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:26 am

I had my local Carquest guys mix up some sage green and they put it in a full size spray can for $12 and it matches perfectly. :D

Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:47 am

I picked up my 79 bus back in 97 and in the glove box was an OEM can of L63 Taiga Grun paint from the early 80's! I could not bear to break the seal on it so it still sits there in the house like some stupid paperweight .......

Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:20 pm

I've used preval aerosol paint sprayers before. The advantage is that you can mix in the hardener then spray. When I looked into ordering paint in spray cans several years ago I was told by the Sherwin Williams guy that they could fill the cans but would not be able to add the hardener needed for the paint I was using. Anyhow, here's their website..

http://www.prevalspraygun.com/automotive.htm

I found these kits at local paint stores before.

Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:09 pm

Heres one that I've used.

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/spray_paint.asp

Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:42 pm

Look Online for "Tower Paint" in Wisconsin. They do perfect car color code spray cans of enamel. My Mexico Beige is dead on. I think $14 per can.

Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:30 am

Anybody know of a shop in washington that will do this? I am having a heck of a time finding someone who will do it for me. All I can find is the glass jar with paint in it and propelled by a Co2 cartridge. Any info is much appreciated.

Thu Oct 20, 2005 6:29 am

Find a local auto paint supply store. They can mix any color usually if you have the paint code. Some of them have a device that you sit on the paint of your vehicle and it matches almost exact. I had cans mixed up last summer for $10 a can. Only problem though was they only sold a minimum of six cans.