Convenient Paint "Matching"

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Paint companies like SEM offer mixing codes/formulas to match the interiors (and exteriors?) of certain TJ colors. But that can be a hassle, and is expensive, and isn't necessarily guaranteed to match between mixing locations anyway. Sometimes it's nice to know of an easily accessible option that just happens to be a near-perfect match for an OEM color.

So let's make a list. Here's what I know so far. Add some in the replies and we'll make it a resource.

  • A few threads have shown that SEM 15173 (Camel) is a very close match for the "T6" interior color code of certain TJs.
    • Another thread shows that SEM "Saddle Tan" is not a match.
  • This thread claims that Rustoleum Steel is a near perfect match for Ravine wheels. Anyone tried it?
  • SEM Landau Black is a forum-favorite for matching fender flares. See here.
    • But not necessarily for all interior pieces. See here and here. For details on which pieces, see here.
 
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I wonder what experience others have had with Duplicolor's "Perfect Match" line.
 
Bump. Surely others have found near-perfect matches for other parts, models, colors, etc.
 
Funny enough I’m repainting my whole Jeep.

My recommendation is too find a local auto body paint supplier and have them match your paint by giving them a part of your Jeep. Then they can give it to you in a can or whatever.

We have an auto paint shop here in Hollywood that has given me great stuff.

They matched my faded paint 100%. But after getting into a small accident I decided to do a full repaint with the original factory yellow. Not the blended faded yellow.

Here’s some pics

They also give me a 2k spray can if I ever need to touch up.

Now the difference between my new paint and old is that mine is single stage. No clear.

This makes repair jobs sooooo easy. Light sanding and spray and it’s like brand new.

The single stage is not as super glossy but it’s still very glossy

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I wonder what experience others have had with Duplicolor's "Perfect Match" line.

I used that on my car and it was about 3-4 shades off. I don't think anything will match the old paint. I have even had an auto paint shop color match the paint for me. It was still off a shade or so. I had a body shop perfectly match ONE fender flare for me on my old Sahara. It cost me $100. :oops:
 
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Many auto body and paint supply stores can do a good job of matching your paint and then put it in aerosol cans if that is what you are limited to.
 
How about some more interior colors? Or any other wheel-matching colors?