Paint! (Atlantic Blue fellas)
Paint! (Atlantic Blue fellas)
Hey guys,
Since going through the winter I noticed that rust has started to form on all wheel wells and just below the side of the headlights (above bumper). I plan on sanding it all down and repainting it, but it seems that the Atlantic Blue is such a rare colour to find. I don't wanna go to the dealer unless I absolutely have to because they always charge an arm and a leg for it.
I'm Canadian and we don't have Autozone's here so thats out of the question. The nearest NAPA is about a 1-2 hour drive away but I hear mixed reviews about them.
Where has everyone gotten their paints from? I just used to go to Canadian Tire and buy the Duplicolor stuff for my Grand Prix and it turned out pretty good if I spent alot of time on it.
Thanks guys!
Since going through the winter I noticed that rust has started to form on all wheel wells and just below the side of the headlights (above bumper). I plan on sanding it all down and repainting it, but it seems that the Atlantic Blue is such a rare colour to find. I don't wanna go to the dealer unless I absolutely have to because they always charge an arm and a leg for it.
I'm Canadian and we don't have Autozone's here so thats out of the question. The nearest NAPA is about a 1-2 hour drive away but I hear mixed reviews about them.
Where has everyone gotten their paints from? I just used to go to Canadian Tire and buy the Duplicolor stuff for my Grand Prix and it turned out pretty good if I spent alot of time on it.
Thanks guys!
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You, Sir, have great taste in color selection... 
Unfortunately, its a harder color to find. I went to all of the parts stores in my area (Pep Boys, Auto Zone, O'Relly, Napa) and none of them had it. Finally had to "invest" in a 4oz rattle can from the dealer (which, even they had to order from the distributor).
Suggestion: if it's just on the inside of the wheel wells, maybe just do it in satin black. I don't think anyone would notice, unless they were really looking. The fender liner is the same color and everything else under there is black...
Unfortunately, its a harder color to find. I went to all of the parts stores in my area (Pep Boys, Auto Zone, O'Relly, Napa) and none of them had it. Finally had to "invest" in a 4oz rattle can from the dealer (which, even they had to order from the distributor).
Suggestion: if it's just on the inside of the wheel wells, maybe just do it in satin black. I don't think anyone would notice, unless they were really looking. The fender liner is the same color and everything else under there is black...
Haha yeah I love the colour.
It is forming inside the wheel wells yes, but already in 2 spots it has start to edge out onto the top of the wheel wells and it one spot there is a paint chip which is rusting. I have my own paint gun so I'd rather just buy the canned stuff, no sense going with the spray but unfortunately will probably have to go to the dealer
I was researching more today and found that you can buy the Atlantic Blue code PBJ for a Dodge Neon on a website, I'm curious if it is the same as my Dakota though...
It is forming inside the wheel wells yes, but already in 2 spots it has start to edge out onto the top of the wheel wells and it one spot there is a paint chip which is rusting. I have my own paint gun so I'd rather just buy the canned stuff, no sense going with the spray but unfortunately will probably have to go to the dealer
I was researching more today and found that you can buy the Atlantic Blue code PBJ for a Dodge Neon on a website, I'm curious if it is the same as my Dakota though...
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Joined: Mar 2008
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Haha yeah I love the colour.
It is forming inside the wheel wells yes, but already in 2 spots it has start to edge out onto the top of the wheel wells and it one spot there is a paint chip which is rusting. I have my own paint gun so I'd rather just buy the canned stuff, no sense going with the spray but unfortunately will probably have to go to the dealer
I was researching more today and found that you can buy the Atlantic Blue code PBJ for a Dodge Neon on a website, I'm curious if it is the same as my Dakota though...
It is forming inside the wheel wells yes, but already in 2 spots it has start to edge out onto the top of the wheel wells and it one spot there is a paint chip which is rusting. I have my own paint gun so I'd rather just buy the canned stuff, no sense going with the spray but unfortunately will probably have to go to the dealer
I was researching more today and found that you can buy the Atlantic Blue code PBJ for a Dodge Neon on a website, I'm curious if it is the same as my Dakota though...
I'd start there...
I got my piant mixed from a auto place that deals with ppg. I paid like 32 for a spray can of primer and mixed paint match to my color. Came out great. You can order it online in your color for about 20 bucks for a spray can or like 70 for quart(site varies)