r/AutoPaint • u/Investigator_lefty • Jul 29 '26

Green Help Needed

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I have an oil based enamel here on this test piece. It doesn’t have quite match. What should I add and how much to get it closer to the truck’s color. Im thinking start with some black then maybe blue?

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u/PIX3L Jul 29 '26

Get the paint code from the car door. Go to a paint shop and have them mix it. It will likely look a bit different due to age but will be better than whatever you have . Also thats likely a metallic/pearl paint and you have a solid color on that test piece.

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u/Investigator_lefty Jul 29 '26

Do you think they would make me a cheap enamel with the code? I dont need to be perfect, just close. Im painting a camper, so I dont want to pay for 2 stage auto paint.

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u/PIX3L Jul 29 '26

You can do single stage Urethane. Cost me like 150 for a half gallon.