[BoomDiggity]

Hey all, i bought new bed, doors, hood, fenders for my 79 F150. They are all a dark blue color, my cab is Red tho. I was thinking of doing the paint myself using Maaco, or something like that. How do i find what exact color i have so i can match paint?

[MissInformation]

Hey there BoomDiggity,

If I recall correctly, there were 2 dark blues Ford used in 1979 - Bright Blue (3J), and Dark Blue Metallic (3L).

Hope this helps.

[just_ed]

you can take it to a paint supplier and get them to do a computer reading on one or more of your parts.....dupont and ppg has it as well as others

[BoomDiggity]

Originally Posted by just_ed

you can take it to a paint supplier and get them to do a computer reading on one or more of your parts.....dupont and ppg has it as well as others

you're saying i would physically take one of the new parts to the store? like a fender or somethin?

[just_ed]

take one of the parts that has the color you want on it and they put a color reader on it like they do with house paints. and yup a fender works... they just need a spot the size of a 3x5 card that is somewhat flat

[BoomDiggity]

perfect, i'll be startin on the paint shortly then

[80 maytag]

Midnight Regatta Blue, I think is what Ford used to call that shade. Rich

[just_ed]

give me a shout if you need advice or support

[Stymees'mont]

I would stay away from Maaco, I have never seen I car or truck paint job last very long from there... .Just my opinion.

[BoomDiggity]

Originally Posted by Stymees'mont

I would stay away from Maaco, I have never seen I car or truck paint job last very long from there... .Just my opinion.

what do you suggest then?

[just_ed]

Me

[Stymees'mont]

There is many body shops around. Maybe asked your local parts house that sells auto finishes for some places. They may even tell ya who does the best work for a fair price.

[just_ed]

like me

[BoomDiggity]

Originally Posted by just_ed

like me

I'm assuming you own a shop?? haha

I have the truck stripped down to just the cab, did the body rust work, and now i just need to figure out who can do the paint of the cab for a reasonable price. It's a old truck im not looking for show room quality, but i also heard from a few people Maaco isn't good either.

[just_ed]

it does depend... they are independently owned.... but the materials are a big part of the quality... I don't own a shop but I do work on the side.. I have done many show cars.... you can do a little hunting in your area.... ask around and look at the cars that shops have done.... and if you can wait, look at when they look slow and work out a deal... sometimes you can drop it off and tell them your not in a real rush... pm your # and I can talk more

[danmize]

Poppa OC always used Sherwin Williams industrial enamel and a good clean brush, but he drank a bit...

[trhaus]

try to stay away from dupont water born. it like to fall off.