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otakuphill
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 3:32 pm    Post subject: any idea where I can find this color? Reply with quote

So I got this 72 beetle and finally getting around to paint and body. The bug wad originally orange as I can tell from the peeling then he painted it a kind light red. The title says red. I washed it and love the semi gloss look it had wet and trying to find a color and paint close to how it looked in the photo.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 4:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like the Clementine Orange VW color.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:18 pm    Post subject: Re: any idea where I can find this color? Reply with quote

Hi. Try Maguire's Cleaner wax. It is gentle on the paint. That current paint might not be a quality paint, so try in a small hidden area.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 3:59 am    Post subject: Re: any idea where I can find this color? Reply with quote

Take it to a place that only sells auto paint. They can scan the car and get you a real close match. Then if you want it semi gloss you can just get a flattening agent for the clear.
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