Originally Posted by Shortsguy1

Since I last posted on this thread, I have spent countless hours trying to figure out what my car used to look like. Kind of silly sounding, I know. But the paint samples I bought from paintscratch.com are clearly not the same color as my car. Their version of 181 H Grey Beige (aka Light Beige) is simply too grey, and not enough beige. Looking at photos online and at unfaded parts of my own car, there is simply no way that their version of my car color is accurate. Oh well.

I contacted Tom Hanson at the MB classic center to see if they could sell me a small quantity of paint, but he said it would be best to contact BASF (who owns Glasurit).

Unfortunately, nobody sells their high quality Line 22 single stage paint in CA (it appears). I have contacted BASF and if I hear of anyone who sells glasurit 22-line single stage paint in (or to) California, I will post again.

So basically, the most trustworthy source of the correct color (Glasurit) does not seem to sell the type of paint anymore where I live. And ppg concept (another good single stage paint) is not available. Given that paintscratch.com got the color wrong (and they sell ppg paint), I don't know how I could trust any rep of PPG to get it right. ARRRGGGGHHHHH.

I saw an old VW Beetle yesterday where it looks like they clearcoated over faded and rusty paint, which actually looked very cool. Not sure how long it will last, or perhaps the rust will stop since it has no access to water or oxygen. Maybe that is my future. (just kidding).