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GTman

I have a 2000 black Vintage Speedster and wanted to do some touch up work on the front to help cover up some of the small chips and rash that the car's incurred over the years. However, in doing so I need to know the color code or manufacturer of the paint that Kirk uses on his black cars. I am guessing that if I specify the black is that of a `57 speedster then I will probably receive a touch up kit with paint that is pretty close.

Any help would be appreciated from those who may know. Otherwise I will reach out to Kirk.

Thanks, Grant

12/1/134:05 PM

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Jim Kelly2013 SAS coupe-Fiji

I think you can save yourself some grief by contacting Kirk first, and telling him the year your car was made. With that info, he should be able to identify the paint. He may well have changed manufacturers of paint over the years, as well as color and types of paint. There are LOTS of black paint types.

Alan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

There are many shades of black...but for stone chips straight black enamel is dense enough when dabbed in a chip, it will fill the void.

Tom Blankinship2010 Beck-Dearborn, MI

Whatever touch up paint you get, get some of this. Jack Crosby turned me onto it. Great stuff!

Tom Blankinship2010 Beck-Dearborn, MI

Oops. Here's the link http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/.../181-0842785-5531667

Tom Blankinship2010 Beck-Dearborn, MI

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