Matching "custom" paint?

[Tram]

Just added another Bronco to the stable. This time a '73.

I don't believe the paint is a factory color and I'm going to need to try and match it for a couple small repairs.

Has anyone tackled this?

 

[Crush]

On e you get it good and clean. Let a local paint company scan the paint. They can match the paint and even adjust it for fading and exposure to the elemnets. I have seen amazing results locally

 

[Tram]

Good. I won't stress it then.

I'm not crazy about the blue, but it's in really good shape, no point in repainting the whole thing.


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[Rustytruck]

Looks like my 1974 Bronco stock color medium blue metallic used on my 1974 explorer. Your Bronco a late 73 Explorer?

 

[ChrisC74]

On e you get it good and clean. Let a local paint company scan the paint. They can match the paint and even adjust it for fading and exposure to the elemnets. I have seen amazing results locally

Getting the scan is a good option if it works. I tried two or three high end auto paint shops and for whatever reason their color eye systems could not get a lock for my orange. I was referred to a mobile guy who has been mixing paint for 20 years. He came out and mixed it on site when I needed to paint a new tailgate to match 8 year old paint and it was spot on. I don't't remember the exact cost but it was reasonable. He just put me on the schedule when he would be in my area.

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[Tram]

Matching "custom" paint?

Looks like my 1974 Bronco stock color medium blue metallic used on my 1974 explorer. Your Bronco a late 73 Explorer?

It is a '73. I haven't checked the VIN to see where in '73.

Maybe it is original paint. That'd certainly be easier to match.

 

[englewoodcowboy]

If you will be doing some touch ups, it would be easy to sand an area and see if it is original or if it has been repainted.


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[JT3357]

I had my paint color matched at the local O’Reilly Auto Parts. They matched my yellow perfectly. I also had them match a metallic copper on a non-Bronco. They will mix it up in a small bottle with a brush, a rattle can or even quarts/gallons.

 

[Tram]

Thanks guys. Looks like it may be original paint.


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