[Spridgets] It's always something*

[dlancer7676 at comcast.net]

Our local NAPA store has one--they do a big business in Auto paint.    Wouldn't suggest not trying.   8^)

--David C.
"Those who matter don't judge me ... those who judge me don't matter." -- Anonymous

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>
> I very seriously doubt that you will find that scanner at a NAPA store,
> since paint is nowhere near to being a specialty for them.  Best bet is
> an auto body paint & supply store (the store that the body shops buy
> their paint & supplies from).  Also, I wouldn't recommend buying any
> autobody refinishing products from NAPA, as their paint product line is
> geared more toward the shade tree "mechanic", and may only give you
> mediocre results.  On the other hand, a professional autobody paint
> store will have exactly the right product for you to achieve the best
> results.  They are also far more likely to have people behind the
> counter who can give you professional, experience-based advice on how to
> apply the coatings & products they sell.
> Bud Osbourne
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> dlancer7676 at comcast.net
> Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 8:08 AM
> To: Marc; Glen Byrns
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] It's always something
> 
> 
> Marc:
> 
> I have never done this, but I understand that some auto paint stores,
> like NAPA, have computerized scanners that will scan a paint chip or
> painted body part and come up with the specific formula for matching the
> paint.  Check it out at your local NAPA store to see whether they have
> such a scanner.  Maybe some listers have experience with that.
> 
> --DAvid C.
> "Those who matter don't judge me ... those who judge me don't matter."
> -- Anonymous