Schwinn sprint touch up paint
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Schwinn sprint touch up paint
I have a 1987 schwinn sprint in a aquaish blue color and it has some scratches and some missing paint and im wondering you have any advice on where to get some paint that is the same color or very very close.I have attached a picture so you have an idea of the color
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A popular means of matching original paint colors is mixing it up yourself with Testor's modeling enamel from your local hobby shop.
Of course the match depends on how adept you are, but a little blue and a little green in the proper proportions will likely yield just about what you need.
Testor's is a good quality paint by the way, and it flows out to a nice smooth finish with just a brush, provided it is applied at the recommended temperature and viscosity.
Of course the match depends on how adept you are, but a little blue and a little green in the proper proportions will likely yield just about what you need.
Testor's is a good quality paint by the way, and it flows out to a nice smooth finish with just a brush, provided it is applied at the recommended temperature and viscosity.
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A popular means of matching original paint colors is mixing it up yourself with Testor's modeling enamel from your local hobby shop.
Of course the match depends on how adept you are, but a little blue and a little green in the proper proportions will likely yield just about what you need.
Testor's is a good quality paint by the way, and it flows out to a nice smooth finish with just a brush, provided it is applied at the recommended temperature and viscosity.
Of course the match depends on how adept you are, but a little blue and a little green in the proper proportions will likely yield just about what you need.
Testor's is a good quality paint by the way, and it flows out to a nice smooth finish with just a brush, provided it is applied at the recommended temperature and viscosity.
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Make sure you use the enamel and not the acrylic, which seems to be more prevalent these days. A hobby shop (versus somewhere like Hobby Lobby, etc.) should have a better selection of enamel.
Many times the fork steerer tube has some sections painted which can be a good place to test for color match. Requires pulling the bars/stem and fork however.
Many times the fork steerer tube has some sections painted which can be a good place to test for color match. Requires pulling the bars/stem and fork however.
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I usually use Duplicolor touch-up paint from an auto parts store. Start by going to a site like this to find potential color choices:
https://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...y=1&results=80
Then I do a Google image search for cars painted in the colors I've selected. Picture threads in automotive forums tend to have the most realistic matches.
Seeing parked cars painted those colors is the last step for me. If my frame seems to blend into a car's finish then that's the paint I buy. Ain't always perfect, but usually gets me pretty close.
https://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...y=1&results=80
Then I do a Google image search for cars painted in the colors I've selected. Picture threads in automotive forums tend to have the most realistic matches.
Seeing parked cars painted those colors is the last step for me. If my frame seems to blend into a car's finish then that's the paint I buy. Ain't always perfect, but usually gets me pretty close.
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