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Title: Space saver canister color
Post by: Rbisch4 on February 12, 2016, 09:00:26 AM

Does anyone know what color red the space saver canister is?  Is there a specific color code or is there a rattle can that matches up.  I might be restoring one and I wanted to check before I have to do it twice.

Title: Re: Space saver canister color
Post by: tobkob on February 12, 2016, 11:26:30 PM

I was able to match the color in a rattle can. Will try to look it up and post tomorrow. I have the original '69 and a nos 70's canister and it matched both very well.

TOB

Title: Re: Space saver canister color
Post by: Rbisch4 on February 13, 2016, 06:58:07 AM

Thanks.  Looking forward to hearing back.

Title: Re: Space saver canister color
Post by: tobkob on February 13, 2016, 04:18:29 PM

Here is a pic of my original '69 and my NOS '71 canisters. The color is Krylon 2328 Red Pepper / Safety Red. Side by side you can see a very slight shade difference but I am pleased with the results. I hate to mix paint for such a small project when it is easily chanced if not pleased with the results. I can't post pics now but maybe it'll let me post later.

TOB

Title: Re: Space saver canister color
Post by: Rbisch4 on February 13, 2016, 04:26:20 PM

Thanks

Title: Re: Space saver canister color
Post by: tobkob on February 14, 2016, 12:10:41 AM

Still can't post pictures. I usually don't have trouble posting but today has been a no-go. Maybe tomorrow ;)

TOB

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Title: Re: Space saver canister color
Post by: Rbisch4 on July 13, 2016, 08:56:03 AM

I never did post an updated pic of my finished canister.  I must say I am very pleased how it turned out.  Now if I could only remember where I put the top cap so I would not lose it.

Rob

Title: Re: Space saver canister color
Post by: tobkob on July 13, 2016, 10:35:26 AM

Looks good Rob, what did you end up using?

TOB

Title: Re: Space saver canister color
Post by: Rbisch4 on July 13, 2016, 01:50:04 PM

Krylon per your suggestion.  Thanks again.

Title: Re: Space saver canister color
Post by: nham3407 on July 13, 2016, 01:59:04 PM

Also used the recommended Krylon and equally happy with the results.  Obtained the paint at O'Rielly's. Installed in my 72.

Title: Re: Space saver canister color
Post by: tobkob on July 13, 2016, 10:29:01 PM

I'll try again to post pics.

TOB