Paint Source for 1983 K20

[Stormhawk]

Gents,
This spring I plan on repainting the roof on my 83' K20 as there's not a trace of paint left, and is nothing but rust and primer.
The build sticker in the glove box is missing, but I believe my truck is "mystic silver" & "midnight black" two tone.
The roof is silver, and I need to find a source for paint in the original color, or the next best thing.
What can you guys recommend?

 

[TotalyHucked]

The ideal thing would be to find a paint shop/body shop that has the little scanner thing they can scan your existing paint with and mix up a batch to match. Our local bodyshop supply place does that, I've even had them mix up some aerosol spray cans that way for small projects

 

[Grit dog]

Any paint and body supply can match it.
But I’ll throw out another plug for Tamco paint. Still a great value.
That said, @Stormhawk, figure out what your actual goal is.
If you’re repainting just a cooked roof, then I’d surmise the rest of the trucks paint is not pristine.
You could spend a lot for paint that would last another 20years sitting in the sun, but maybe that doesn’t make sense for your immediate goals.
Paint supplies are EXPENSIVE, so no point in spending 3x as much for quality or a system that is of no practical benefit.
For single stage, you’re in the 1qt plus category so think about whether you want paint for the whole truck eventually or just want to preserve the roof for now. Qts vs gallon

 

[fast 99]

And buy much more than the project will need if this will be a longer duration paint job. Mix colors change, matching down the road may be a problem. Ran into it a couple years ago. There was no way the paint store [Ditzler] could match a 15 year old mix.

 

[Grit dog]

And buy much more than the project will need if this will be a longer duration paint job. Mix colors change, matching down the road may be a problem. Ran into it a couple years ago. There was no way the paint store [Ditzler] could match a 15 year old mix.

I’ll add more reasons what you said makes sense.
1. Paint lasts basically forever. I have 20-30 year old base coat and clear that I’ve used recently.
2. It will never cost less than it does today. Albeit hopefully not ridiculously more like the last few years.

 

[fast 99]

I’ll add more reasons what you said makes sense.
1. Paint lasts basically forever. I have 20-30 year old base coat and clear that I’ve used recently.
2. It will never cost less than it does today. Albeit hopefully not ridiculously more like the last few years.

A semi retired friend still does higher end painting on one or 2 cars a year. Automobile completes he orders 2 gallons of base. Usually only uses one. And yes, stored properly will last a long time.

Pints of color today, lucky if less than $200. Hardener and thinner formulas have changed too but so far still compatible with older mixes. I quit painting cars and trucks only do motorcycles now. Last one cost near $1,000 for material, crazy stuff.