Roland Rock Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Following on from another thread, I've decided to paint my stripped '78 Precision Capri Orange (an authentic finish for the period, from the "International Series") Trouble is, where can I get it? It's got to be in spray-can form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/shop/lacquer-faqs/#auto"]Manchester Guitar Tech[/url] will mix you up just about any custom colour provided that you order at least 4 cans of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Thanks, that website has some really good advice and links too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) AFAIK, no-one does an off-the peg Capri Orange. But the International series colours were all car paints, so it's a case of finding a match. Based on the scant research available, I think there are a couple of close candidates - though there are probably hundreds I've missed. Porsche signal orange and Lamborghini Arancio Atlas Mica look good. [b]Porsche Signal Orange [/b]from the early 70's - see here: The Porsche paint code for signal orange was - I think - L20E and the PPG code is - I think - 60617. There was a Ford (Europe) Signal Orange in 78/79 - PPG code xsc 1253, but it looks a bit wrong to me. Might be my eyes [b]Lamborghini Arancio Atlas[/b] *0058 - and the PPG code is 62494 / 62495. It's slightly pearlescent, though this may not be a bad thing. Either way, a bodyshop could probably order it for you. There's a guy who runs quite a big specialist automotive spraying company who lives across the road. PM me if you'd like me to ask his advice about this. Edited June 28, 2011 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Skank, you are a gent, many thanks. I'll look around locally for the Porsche Signal Orange, and PM you if I have no luck. You've been so helpful from colour selection, to paint sourcing. Do you want to paint it for me too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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