Craftsman dark green color match

[nbpt100]

Can anyone suggest an off the shelf spray paint that closely matches a 20 yr old AYP Craftman in a dark green?. I tried Rustoleum Dark Hunter green and it was not dark enough.

 

[StarTech]

Probably be the Husqvarna Dark Polo Green.

 

[4getgto]

Ever take notice paint doubles in price when it says "equipment" on it...

 

[nbpt100]

Yes, that is a pretty steep price. Especially for a guess. It is frustrating that spray paint does not have accurate color chips like house paint does. The cap colors are so deceptive as to what it actually sprays. I was hoping someone would have a Krylon or Rustoleum color that I can buy at a local store.

 

[4getgto]

Yes, that is a pretty steep price. Especially for a guess. It is frustrating that spray paint does not have accurate color chips like house paint does. The cap colors are so deceptive as to what it actually sprays. I was hoping someone would have a Krylon or Rustoleum color that I can buy at a local store.

Seems to me I too used the "hunter green" to touch up a Craftsman blower of the same color and wasn't a good match.
And no you can't go by the cap color on the spray cans. There are places out there that will do custom colors mixed in a spray can but you'll be looking at 20-35 bucks a can..that's a lot for a cup and half of paint (12oz).
I know some paint stores like Ace do custom colors but don't think they mix enamel or lacquer base paint. Though it would be worth a shot I guess..

 

[4getgto]

Didn't watch it but might be of some help..

 

[bertsmobile1]

Just like cars, mowers fade over time depending upon how much UV they are exposed to
So even the factory paint will not be a good match after 10 years

 

[nbpt100]

Didn't watch it but might be of some help..

Thanks, very good content in the video. A little long for what it is but still the content seems like perfect info. I concur with the video maker that the Dark hunter green is not a good match. I did use it because I had a customer ready to buy the mower and they did not care about a two tone color. In the future I will get some of the Duplicolor Ford Deep Jewel Green. Most economical for touch up work. Thanks. I do not buy directly from Amazon so I won't try their offering he also recommended. If I saw it at a yard sale or similar I may try it.

This is exactly how message boards should work. Someone share some info they have that saves you eigher time or money. Hopefully both. Thanks.

 

[bertsmobile1]

The standard "trick" used by panel beaters is a layer of very high gloss, polish then a second coat of very high gloss
This of course makes the surface very shinny and masks small variations in colour unless you are looking at it in moonlight