Chevy LeMans Blue?

[tigeraid]

Getting ready to get started on this '69 Camaro build, but I can't find LeMans Blue anywhere. It's too old for Dupli-color to make it I guess... does Testors have an actual LeMans Blue, or is there a Tamiya that's close?

[Exotics_Builder]

Best thing to do is what I did. Order it from Model Car World Automotive finishes. Here's a pic I converted off a slide of my 1968 Z/28 in LeMans Blue.




http://ourworld-top.cs.com/mcwautofinishes/index.html

[tigeraid]

Don't suppose you have any left?

I suppose I'll keep that in mind, I was kind of hoping to find a local source though. Is it enamel or lacquer?

EDIT: Oops, that settles that--they won't ship outside the USA. Being that it's explosive paint and all.

Thanks anyway though.

[freakray]

If you have the paint code, search your local area for a paint shop that will mix it for you. If you're not sure how to find one that will mix it, call a couple of local auto repair/spray shops and I am sure one of them will be willing to help you if you ask nicely and explain what you need it for.

[tigeraid]

Originally Posted by freakray

If you have the paint code, search your local area for a paint shop that will mix it for you. If you're not sure how to find one that will mix it, call a couple of local auto repair/spray shops and I am sure one of them will be willing to help you if you ask nicely and explain what you need it for.

Ya, I already have a guy at NAPA that can mix spraybombs for me. Unfortunately they're $30+ for one little can. Not sure the customer's willing to pay that.

It's such a popular colour for GMs, I'm astounded I can't find it anywhere in a spraybomb.

[freakray]

Have you given the customer the option of paying for it and keeping whatever is left for touchups to their real car? (assuming they still own the car)

[tigeraid]

heh good point, I should ask...

EDIT: Actually, can't do that either, because he's in America, and I can't mail paint!

Oh well. I'll just give him the option of either paying for the custom mix, or I'll find something close I guess. Just can't believe such a popular colour isn't available...

[mooble117]

try hiroboy.com paint mixing. I heard their paint is supposed to be fantastic.

[Honoturtle]

You should try http://www.paintscratch.com
Always wanted to order the same color as you from them (for the same base car too).
I tried to see if they ship outside the U.S. but couldn't find information on the page. I live in Hawai'i, but never found out if they would ship outside the continental U.S. Email them.

[tigeraid]

Originally Posted by Honoturtle

You should try http://www.paintscratch.com
Always wanted to order the same color as you from them (for the same base car too).
I tried to see if they ship outside the U.S. but couldn't find information on the page. I live in Hawai'i, but never found out if they would ship outside the continental U.S. Email them.

I'm pretty sure it's illegal... Then again someone in Hong Kong wrote a testimonial about it, so maybe the guy at Model Car World is wrong...

[blubaja]

Try PMing 99civichic. Her and her friend Will(his SN escapes me right now) are pretty heavy GM fanatics. They could possibly know of a corresponding spray for ya.

[Scale-Master]

Tamiya TS-54 is a bit light to my eye for an exact match, but it is a pretty darn close match to a friend's Vette that he says is in original LeMans Blue. I've used it on a couple Camaro models of friends old rides and they thought it looked right from their memories too. Take it for what it's worth... - Mark

[tigeraid]

Thanks Mark, I'll take a look at it. I'm sure if it's close it'll do. Is it a metallic?

[willimo]

What do you reckon TS-54 is?

[Scale-Master]

Tamiya TS-54 Light Metallic Blue. It has a nice even metallic to it, not a metal flake by any means.
Originally formulated to match the medium/light metallic blue (my description) on the Mercedes CLK DTM Original Tiele model. The front bumper is that color, otherwise it is a mostly white car with a realistic/artistic rendering of the engine in a "cut away" hood and line art of auto parts all over it... - Mark