Galaxy Blue Paint Code

[sparky3008]

I know this has been covered, asked and answered but couldn't find it. What color have people used to paint the side covers to match the Galaxy Blue?

Also how much did people pay to have them painted or did they do it themselves. I use to paint cars years ago and still have some of the equipment but if not to expensive I would just pay my old boss to do it...

 

[teerex51]

The pricey alternative is Color Rite

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or you can use Toyota's metallic blue paint, and I quote Galxy5

paint is stellar blue pearl metallic '98 toyota 8L7 just had my local paint shop mix up a 1/2 pint for me,, the touch up paint that is offered by colorite is useless,, duplicolor is close but very small amount for mucho dinero,, I got a Preval spray gun www.prevalspraygun.com, 1500 to wet sand , and some polishing compound all for $28 bucks,,,, but never got to use it....mine is now in the shop being repaired from some *** wipe that knocked it over in a parking lot and took off,,,

Stef

 

[sparky3008]

Thanks,

That helps alot...

 

[RonC]

I have read on other sites that the Colorite is not a good match to the Galaxy blue. This is hearsay, so take it for what it's worth.

A good, solid FJR colormatch is Duplicolor's TYO1612 Toyota Stellar Blue Mettallic(8L7).

Ford Mustang Sonic Blue might be similar to the FJR. An auto body shop painted a Fastbag top case for me using the Ford paint and it was a perfect match. The gentleman who painted it told me later that he thinks he remember it as the Sonic blue, but won't swear to it.

Ron

 

[galxy5]

my info is not hearsay ,,

sadly it is from experience,,

I am also involved with building hot rods and customs,,

and have some experience in paint and body work,,,

 

[sparky3008]

Hey galxy 5,

Did I miss something?

my info is not hearsay ,,

 

[Overfly]

Easy boys, I don't think the "hearsay" comment was aimed at you specifically galxy5. His post said he read it on another site(s). He obviously didn't read your post (Quote) on this thread. Besides I and a lot of other folks, appreciate you sharing your experience. I'm listening! :agent:

 

[RonC]

I didn't want to put too much weight on MY own knowledge, so I qualified my statement as 'hearsay.' Certainly it wasn't directed at anyone.

Good information from knowlegeable people like galxy5 is always appreciated and respected.

Thanks,

Ron

 

[avigar]

I would go with Duplicolor's Toyota color. It's an excellent match, in my opinion. A good body shop should be capable of fine-tuning the color further to match the FJR.

 

[Bluebullet]

I want to say thanks for the info here!! I went to a local body shop and had them mix me a qt of 8L7. Took it home prepped and shot a bag, clear coated it and presto new side case. I set the two bags (one I painted one I didn't) side by side in the sun and the color match is spot on. I will get a pic on here soon but got to go to work now.

Nate

 

[Skully]

I've got a failry new can of that "colorite" "galaxy blue" crap in my garage. Not sure what it matches. No FJR I've ever seen.

 

[Bustanut joker]

Hey galxy 5,Did I miss something?

my info is not hearsay ,,

***! I missed it too... :dribble: Just what wuz he tryin' to say anyways????

:jester: