Red paint for 1990 Miata

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Kenneth S. - 14 Jul 2004 04:14 GMT

The nose cone on my 1990 Miata is quite faded, and I want to fix the
problem with some cans of red spray paint. The Mazda dealer has only the
little containers of touch-up paint, and none of the auto parts stores I've
tried so far have the right kind of red paint. The body shop at the
dealer's would, of course, do the repaint for me, but I hate to think what
it would cost. I've done some hunting around on the Internet for the cans
of spray paint, but so far haven't had any success.

Does anyone know a good place to get spray cans of paint for a 1990 red
Miata?

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chuckk - 14 Jul 2004 05:19 GMT

http://www.towerpaint.com/fax_order.html
For perfect match, a sample of the shade of red you need should be sent to
Tower. Nuff said!

> The nose cone on my 1990 Miata is quite faded, and I want to fix the
> problem with some cans of red spray paint. The Mazda dealer has only the
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> Does anyone know a good place to get spray cans of paint for a 1990 red
> Miata?

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Lanny Chambers - 14 Jul 2004 05:25 GMT

> Does anyone know a good place to get spray cans of paint for a 1990 red
> Miata?

You might try automotivetouchup.com (found in a Google search, no
personal experience), or any local automotive paint wholesaler. You want
paint code SU (no clearcoat). But it's not gonna match anyway, since the
rest of the car has 15 years of UV exposure.

Before you resign yourself to a repaint, give the Meguiar's system a
shot. The cleaner + polish + wax approach might bring back the color.

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Lanny Chambers, St. Louis, USA
'94C
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http://www.hummingbirds.net/alignment.html

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BRUCE HASKIN - 14 Jul 2004 06:36 GMT

Ken,

Before yoy run off and buy some paint to spray on that nose, know that
the paint on the "bumper covers" are a special paint for flexable
surfaces. You may be able to what you want from Tower Paints, but be
sure that you tell them what you are painting. (It is NOT the same as
what you would use on the rest of the body!!! )
Most "Auto Paint Supply" stores can can mix the paint and put it in a
spray can for you.

Bruce RED '91

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chuckk - 16 Jul 2004 22:22 GMT

Tower claimed that they use the flex additive as a general rule. (For
whatever thats worth)
None of the auto paint stores around here will mix and put paint in a spray
can. I checked.
Something about loyalty to there commercial customers.

> Ken,
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> Bruce RED '91

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