Is there a cheaper way to get the paint I need?

[SteveSS]

I went to the Colorado Springs auto paint store. We were trying to match the yellow on our 81 Camaro. For 1 1/2 pints it costs $372 with hardener et al. Is there a better cheaper way on the internet?

 

[Davefinan]

You can try tcp global. ( internet ). I’ve used them and their paint is decent but far from the best. So I guess it’s a matter of what you are trying to achieve.

 

[eldubb440]

what exactly are we painting?

 

[33 IMP]

Is it FACTORY yellow, or something else?

 

[#41]

I've heard many times that certain NAPA stores will mix small batch matching paint for a decent price, but have yet to try it.

 

[YY1]

Yikes.

4 gallons of Nason's ful-cryl II cost $400

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

I've heard many times that certain NAPA stores will mix small batch matching paint for a decent price, but have yet to try it.

90 for them to mix up a spray can of color hear

 

[ruffcut]

Looks like many folks haven't bought automotive paint in some time! Maybe you can tell me what isn't more expensive these days. ruffcut

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Looks like many folks haven't bought automotive paint in some time! Maybe you can tell me what isn't more expensive these days. ruffcut

Why not go to a bigger paint/bodyshop and see what they’ll charge you to mix some up. My buddy mixes his own like other bigger shops

 

[Belvedere408]

You could just get some generic Eastwood or summit brand yellow paint.

 

[dadsbee]

Tremclad / Rustoleum comes in Yellow.... or break out your wallet. You can't take it with you....

 

[Cheapsunglasses]

Tractor paint at your local hardware store.

 

[YY1]

Tractor paint at your local hardware store.

In green.

 

[Don Frelier]

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[DeltaV]

Paint it Harbor Freight toolbox yellow; and use their cheap, foam rollers.

They'll order the paint for you.

 

[zyzzyx]

I agree with the previous post about visiting a local body shop and see if they mix their own paint there.
No B.S. and you'll get what you want!

 

[Don67Satellite]

Tremclad / Rustoleum comes in Yellow.... or break out your wallet. You can't take it with you....

 

[sam dupont]

Is it FACTORY yellow, or something else?

What he said. If it's factory any paint seller can make it. It's been a while since I had rattle cans made. The least I could get was two cans as that was the smallest they could mix and still get the correct color. It was $20 for two cans of enamel.

Here is tractor paint.

 

[Bighouse]

There is a ratio of price and how long do you want it to look good for.

 

[sam dupont]

Saw a car with this over the tractor enamel (same enamel as the paint store). The guy didn't like the finish of paint alone so he color sanded it and sprayed this. The depth and shine were stunning.