rich46 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hi everyone, When I first started working on my V11 Nudie I asked the list about the anodizing for the red pork chops and was told it was paint and hard to match, Since then I have been working on getting a match for this hard to find color. I had been asked by some on the list to get back if I found a solution. I think I can say that I have indeed found someone that can help with this, I have been shopping a bracket to different metal finishers and paint shops in the SF Bay Area. There is a little shop in Oakland that thinks he can match the look using a two stage powder coating system. Today he showed me a sample and it's damn close. I can't say that if you had a factory bit and one he had done; side by side it would be a perfect match but it would sure be close. Price wise they seem to be very reasonable. As a test of his workmanship they are doing a set of valve covers and the alternator cover. I gave him the three pieces dirty,painted and he will return them to me finished for $70.00, Having had all kinds of stuff powder coated in the past I know that small amounts are usually quite expensive so I feel that his quote is more than fair. I'm not giving the company name out until I see what sort of job they do. I get the parts back on Saturday and will let you all know how it turns out. Then I will know if I can recommend these folks with a degree of comfort. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Pricing seems excellent! For the record, go to your profile and add the year model of your Sport. Early Sports have different finishes. I suspect yours must be '03-'04? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Testors has a model paint that is good for touch ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Testors has a model paint that is good for touch ups. For sure, Testor's Italian Red is a good match for the early red frames, but not the later "anodized" look. One forum member noted the model paints, unlike automotive paints, have no hardeners and would not make a good product for a repaint. Still a great solution for touch-up and far better than the old nail polish method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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