olsy1984

Well i'm about to get a new box for my truck, problem is, it is a different color. after learning how much it would cost to repaint the truck i think i will just try to paint mach the box with the cab. my idea is to paint the sides and the tailgate with a duplicolor paint mach and rhino line the inner bed. how well does duplicolor mach up?

thanks for any help

rowdy235

why not go to a good parts store that sells paint? Get your paint code off the door or under the hood and get them to mix that paint. May be a bit more costly but it'll match. Now if the trucks been repainted thats another story

olsy1984

it has been repainted before, but its stock color still i know for sure

olsy1984

after trying to find my camera for a color reference which i couldn't find, i found this https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f86/...89-yota-97144/ looks to be the same color, the new box is silver however

rdlsz24

I'm in a similiar situation as you:



I will be repainting the whole truck since it needs it and then I know it will match.

Rob

MMA_Alex

you didnt mention what color it was. some colors are easier to match than others (like black). I'll second custom ordering the paint.

It goes on a lot smoother with a spray gun than with a spray can

olsy1984

it's a light blue, i'm not sure the "Toyota name" for it. i may end up painting the whole thing, depending on costs

BTW: the new box which is mint, is only $500

MMA_Alex

if you're interested in doing it yourself, and are willing to put the time into it you'd be surprised at how well it can come out

olsy1984

i plan on spending a couple of weekends at my buddies garage sanding and preping, im really just hoping that the box and the cab mach...anyone have a guess as to how much paint i will need? i'm guessing 1 coat primer, 2 coats color, 1 coat clear?

highway

some jobbers have a "gun" that can read the exact pigment of the paint and mix it accordingly. I did this type of match to my neighbors tacoma, it was white and never waxed and it was a perfect match.

standardbyker88

i work in a paint and body shop. i know of the color you are talking about. its going to be a bitch to use duplicolor setup. might get close-ish. as for the matching theory. that would be alot closer. probably not dead on if you dont tint the color and blend it out onto the front of the truck a bit, but close. id say 1-2 coats of sealer to get it more neutral. then 3-4 coats of color, because that one is a bit thin. and 2-3 coats of clear to make sure their is enough to prevent uv protection for the basecoat.

but, you could also just repaint the whole truck so it all matches.