O.D./Infra Red paint

Kiwibru · Post by **Kiwibru** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:05 pm

Is there a specific formula or paint number for the standard O.D. paint used on the Pinz? Sources or other tid-bits appreciated.

Wayne Roberts · Post by **Wayne Roberts** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:06 am

Sean at EuroTruck had some a while back. I dont know if is still available. Most paint shops can do a good eye match and get close but it will not have the IR capabilities, if that is what you are looking for.

2012 · Post by **2012** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:24 am

ir paint is available for houses and other things. i'd expect you can pick your color just like all other paint.

Twin Pinzies · Post by **Twin Pinzies** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 2:02 pm

What about the stock military OD paint also being chemical/biological attack resistant? I learned that it was.

Kiwibru · Post by **Kiwibru** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 2:39 pm

Not really needing the Infra Red capabilities, just the color match.
I guess I will take some removable item from the truck to my friend who does paint at the local hardware store and see what he can come up with. Got some areas I want to treat with POR-15, then paint over. Thanks for the replys.

MarkPinz · Post by **MarkPinz** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 3:28 pm

Here's a link to a place that sell several military colors mostly US stuff thou: http://www.avettruck.com/Featured_Produ ... e_pai.html

ms1223 · Post by **ms1223** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 10:29 am

Check out Rapco parts. They have the CARC style paint you are looking for. I have had good luck with all the paint I have purchased. They will let you mix colors for a full case price.
http://www.rapcoparts.com/sigaofpa.html

MarkPinz · Post by **MarkPinz** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:27 am

That place is a heck of a deal, we pay as much as $300.00 /QT for some automotive colors at work

Dean · Post by **Dean** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 1:39 pm

Could some one explain the purpose and function of the Infra Red capabilities of the paint. Is it to adsorb the infrared or reflect it?

2012 · Post by **2012** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 1:51 pm

absorbing ir is easy. if you paint it black you've got your oven (easy to see with ir cameras). that's what the rolling stones were talking about, pretty sure. or maybe not.

Kiwibru · Post by **Kiwibru** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 2:53 pm

Thanks for the Rapco link, that is really great!

Scooter · Post by **Scooter** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 7:19 pm

Is this the right paint "34094 383 Green (CARC) Substitute" to match the orginal Pinz color?

I am doing some touch up and can not seem to find a good match.

Scooter

tokarev · Post by **tokarev** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:45 pm

383 CARC is not a match for the pinz

kc4mne · Post by **kc4mne** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:42 am

The Pinz Color is RAL 6014 (Yellow Olive)

You can go to a sherwin williams chemical coatings paint store and have them mix it in quick dry enamel in a satin finish.

Of course paint fades so don't expect an exact match to existing color

Kiwibru · Post by **Kiwibru** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 2:19 pm

[quote="kc4mne"]The Pinz Color is RAL 6014 (Yellow Olive)

You can go to a sherwin williams chemical coatings paint store and have them mix it in quick dry enamel in a satin finish.

OK, but the folks at my local S.W. store looked at me kind of funny when I asked about "RAL 6014". Turns out the RAL is a European color standard.
The S.W. folks said they could match a color (give 'em an appropriate part with said color) but as for actual color number that is unknown. They also said the automotive division would be able to produce a much more "robust" exterior paint for re-painting exterior surfaces.

So, another trip with a sample may finally give some formula for RAL 6014, Yellow Olive (Flat O.D.)...