Krylon close matches to factory colors

[Mr. Electric Wizard]

I have experimented now with a couple of different spray paints on my 1966 Velvet Green/Pearl White deluxe.

1) The Krylon Ivory is a very good match for my pearl white paint.
2) The Krylong Hosta Green is not close at all. Like not at all. Much too light, and that's probably because as Clara pointed out that the Velvet Green gets darker with age.
3) There is a Rustoleum color called "Spruce Green" that is pretty much dead on as far as matching.

Just wanted to relay some new information.
In this photo, the cargo doors are original paint, and the panel behind the cargo doors is the Rustoleum "Spruce Green". Pretty close, eh?

https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/Bi5uePvyIWdLUy1ax2J91yUqCjeTSCr6L7atah9iNhT
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[EverettB]

Looks good in that photo
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[dvancleve]

If you repainted the circled area, that is a fantastic match (on your bus anyway :^) ...

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[74volksrodwv]

has anyone found anything for L472 beige gray? I've got some left on my roof and not sure yet what I want to do as the white was sprayed on there at some point when they repainted my bus sealing wax red

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[busman78]

Just did a L54D Marina Blue paint test. Purchased a can of Harbour Blue, Satin Aqua and Blue Ocean Breeze, they were available in single can lots. The other two colors mentioned earlier were Catalina Mist and Olympic Blue, found no local store with either color, online would have to buy a six pack, not happening.

The test piece on the far left is enamel L54D whicjhis a real close match to the original 46 year old color in my 71 bug. Included a picture of the dash which has been touched up, the glove box door and dash grill pieces were painted in rattle can L54D.

None of the others come close,

[Dan Hiebert]

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[glutamodo]

I already mentioned above that Almond was not acceptably close for me. I found Rustoleum Canvas White to be much closer to L87. Quoting myself above:

[LAGrunthaner]

Thank you and sorry I missed that as I reread the thread glutamodo. I just have a small spot that I will repaint properly with 2 part ppg in the spring but for now it bothers me and I need a quick fix although I suppose I could track down an auto paint company to make me a spray can of L87 they may be slow to produce.

[benbear1122]

Hello. Does anyone have a close match for Assuan Brown LH8B for 1980 Vanagon? Preferably in Rustoleum or Krylon?

[Mielke]

Any close matches to L518 Java Green? I have a front apron that needs replacing
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[REDKAFER]

I'm not sure how many have used auto-grade "convenience paint" (thats what I usually hear paint people call the higher quality rattle-can paint) but for what it's worth, it is vastly superior to hardware store spray paint. Typically it goes on MUCH thicker - making one-coat jobs a possibility - and the spray pattern is WAY stronger and more well-defined. Sure, you may pay 5x more per can but in my experience it covers at least 2x the area and lasts 4x as long, so really its a money saver as well as being the correct color for your matching purposes.

Also, if you find yourself with one of those clip-on-to-the-can pistol grips, your final product will be much better regardless of the paint you use. With some mods you can even use them on the stupid new "comfort" buttons all the manufacturers are switching to.

[drozdenko]

Hi,
Anyone have any luck finding something close to Rallye Yellow L10A?

Thanks!
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[Digger89L]

Following up from my 'locked' post / thread from a few days ago. Seems that, here in Canada, the possibilities of finding the Krylon spray paint are diminishing by the day. Lowes carries the Rustoleum brand of rattle can paints, and Rona used to carry the Krylon brand. With the purchase of Rona by Lowes in early 2017, Lowes has apparently decided to standardize to Rustoleum brand spary paints, and that means no more Krylon at Rona stores. I was in Rona store 2 days ago, and had this explained to me by a customer service manager ...unfortunately he also explained that for the past year they have been clearing out the Krylon rattle cans at $3.99 per can. All this store had left were some off-colours that no one would likely ever buy. So....for us Canadian folks, you might want to check your local Rona store for Krylon deals ...time's a wasting!
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[john7]

I read on here that Rustoleum Lagoon matches Sea Blue, i dont see how anyone can think that matches, but i found a way better match, Its rustoleum Deep Turquoise.
The bright blue green spot on the left is Lagoon, the right is the Deep Turquoise, the sea blue they are sprayed on is original 1966 Bug paint
these pics are taken with no flash in natural sunlight
Rustoleum part #327902

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[capted]

Is L41 (Black) flat, satin, or gloss?

[glutamodo]

L41 was glossy
VW used "LD" for low gloss - LD43 was another black used in the late 60s on wheels and interior parts.
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[volksfreak11]

Anyone of you know which rattle paint matches to Bahamas blue L519? thanks
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[OVIEDOAV]

Anyone have anything close to
L567? Am I the only split bus with this color? Seems to have only been used on Vanagans? I have zero idea here...

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