Restoring a camper shell. Which brand paint should I use?

dirtboy25 · Dec 15, 2011

I want the paint to match my factory F1 Vermillion Red.

I'm finding all sorts of paint online but I can't get a brand to go with it.

I need 1 quart and I don't want the cheap sh!t. Cheap is nice but, I don't want to have to worry about the finished look.

Thanks,
Kenny.

Tonka350 · Dec 15, 2011

PPG or go right to ford and get their company and use ford paint if you want a direct match!!! that'd be your best route.

Chad

dirtboy25 · Dec 16, 2011

Where can I get PPG? Is there a site that I can get it already matched and shipped to my door or can I get it at an Orielly's or Autozone?

I'll hit up the Ford Dealership tomorrow. I'm assuming they're going to want an arm and a leg though.

Everything I'm finding is between $100-$150 a quart.

Tonka350 · Dec 16, 2011

yeah red is one of the most expensive paints.....it's not going to be cheap but if you want a DIRECT match I'd go to ford and get a quart from them, it will be the actual color code and exact color match of your truck....minus it being 12 years old and faded a little....nothing a good buffing and claybar can't bring back

Chad

dirtboy25 · Dec 16, 2011

The dealership just told me that paint was not available through them, just touch-up paint.

Tonka350 · Dec 16, 2011

hmmm not sure than bud, you can try and napa auto parts they sell dupont paint that's good stuff.

Chad

dirtboy25 · Dec 16, 2011

I picked up some PPG. They mixed it on the spot.

It was only 48 bucks for a quart...

dirtboy25 · Dec 19, 2011

so.... I'm a little short on money. I have the paint, compressor, filters, gun, sanders, and a shop but, I've never painted anything.

I just loaned a ton of money to my parents and I'm a bit shy on cash right now so I've been kicking around the idea of just painting the camper shell myself.

Would anyone recommend this? It is fiberglass and it could use a bit of bondo work. Definitely some on the top because there is a hole in it and a bit in other spots due to deep scratches.

Anyone here have any tips? I'm pretty good with a rattle can LOL but I have no experience with a real paint gun.

dirtboy25 · Apr 1, 2012

Well,... Scrap the above idea. I'm taking it to get painted tomorrow, hopefully I'll have pics by the end of the week. I'm excited to finally get it painted.