Wanted Salvado blue paint sample

[vpanza]

Was wondering if anyone has a Salvado blue paint sample they can share. Happy to cover your cost for time and shipping.

Thx
Vic Panza

 

[jfarris]

Vic,
I’m at the beach, Outer Banks of NC, will be home Sun aft. I can do you a sample and provide name of potential supplier. Let me know what form you would like the sample to be.
Jim

 

[vpanza]

Thanks so much for your consideration. No rush on this, just trying to get it sorted over the next few months. As for form, if you could just dip a sprayout card (or similar) into your paint, that would do. I use several shops here in Pittsburgh that do custom mixing and should be OK once I have a sample to work with. If you have a formual, that would also be great. But really hope to get a color swatch to see if it's what I want.

I am putting this on an early '56 TR3 and am thinking of using a single stage paint? Any thoughts as to this vs base/clear?

Thanks again
Vic

I am attaching a picture of the car I am trying to duplicate (I don't own this).

 

[jfarris]

Tried to send a couple pictures in different light, internet too slow and pictures tto high res!

 

[vpanza]

That's a really stunning car. Love the color and other finishes. Look forward to catching up when you are bock home.

 

[mezy]

I would go clear over basecoat, pale blues like reds are prone to fade when its a solid colour,

 

[Marvin Gruber]

That car was painted around 6 years ago and has base/clear. I did the twin about 22years ago with enamel. I restored both of them. Jim has really spruced his up since then.

 

[jfarris]

PM sent. We're going to be in State College minding our grandchildren later this month, but my wife gave me the look when I mentioned taking the 4yo grandson to either the Pitt or Schenley Park races.
Hopefully two more contrasting pictures will appear below.

 

[vpanza]

That car was painted around 6 years ago and has base/clear. I did the twin about 22years ago with enamel. I restored both of them. Jim has really spruced his up since then.

Thanks so much for the info. Jim is getting me a paint sample and hope to chat with him regarding some other details.,

Have a great 4th
Vic