These two photos represent around 2 months’ work. I began to try to find a good match to touch up the paint. Of course, I started with Testors enamel, but it was too dark, so I added a touch of white to lighten it. Unfortunately, it turned very muddy and wouldn’t work. I then went across town (across town here is an hour’s drive) to buy some Humbrol enamel. It, too, was too dark and turned muddy. Okay, one more try. I know that Tamiya makes enamels, but they’re not sold in the US, only their acrylic. I found a place in Canada that sells it, but they’re not taking orders from the US right now because…well…you know. So I found some from an Ebay seller in Poland. Again, the same issue. Argh!





Time to try something different. I took the fork to a local auto paint supplier to get a computer match. However, I was told they couldn’t scan the fork. They needed a flat surface. So off to the nearby Lowe’s to find a color match. I found one that looked pretty close but the satin sheen was making it look a bit off. I looked around and saw a roll of clear tape at the paint desk and asked if I could use it. I slapped a piece over the paint chip and, voila, a match! I dropped off the chip and was told they’d have me a sample later. A few days pass and I go to pick up the paint. When I asked them how much, they said it was a sample, so it was free. I gave them $10 anyway for their time and material. I’d say they nailed the match!