the pendejo: 67 impala - Lateral-g Forums

**waynieZ** · #1 03-20-2011, 07:23 PM

Sorry to hear this happened . Do you think you could bring a small panel to a paint dealer or body shop and see if they can check it. Maybe you could spray what you have on the outside and have them mix some for the inside where the difference might not be obivous ? I don't know if I amagining it but don't they have a scanner that can match paint ?

cantcatchmitch · #2 03-20-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by waynieZ

Sorry to hear this happened . Do you think you could bring a small panel to a paint dealer or body shop and see if they can check it. Maybe you could spray what you have on the outside and have them mix some for the inside where the difference might not be obivous ? I don't know if I amagining it but don't they have a scanner that can match paint ?

well, most paint supply places have a scanner, but they scan and get the closest code that matches. since it was a custom mix, i doubt that theyll be able to get it close. i shouldve never mixed it the way i did but im young and dumb and now ive learned. an oem color wouldve been a smarter move from the start.

**tones2SS** · #3 03-21-2011, 04:48 PM

Sorry about the paint Mitch. Good luck bud.
Keep us posted.

cantcatchmitch · #4 03-21-2011, 06:22 PM

well, right now i have the whole car sanded down, minus the jambs and such. gunna blow it apart tomorrow to do the jambs, maybe ill have it ready to paint again this weekend, at the latest, ill have it sprayed by the end of the month.

i made the mistake of trying to go a little too wild with mixing crazy paint, which is probably beyond my skill level, my painting environment, and on top of that, had a chemical problem. i try my best to push myself to turn everything out as best as i can and improve my skills all the time, but sometimes i bite off more than i can chew.

thank you all for your support.

**waynieZ** · #5 03-21-2011, 07:05 PM

We all need to learn, Sorry it had to be such a big lesson. You'll get it!

Leadfoot1 · #6 03-30-2011, 09:19 PM

sorry bout the mess....but keep your head high! The only way to be 100% sure not to screw up is to just not try anything and just stay there, doing absolutely nothing!!!

Its not an error....its part of the learning curve.

Love the build btw,

Lead.

boynton6spd · #7 03-31-2011, 06:02 AM

That paint should be more friendly to work with and easier to match...
Have you seen the Black Granite Metallic on the new malibu?
It's pretty awesome!!!
Don't give up...the car is going to be very nice....