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Offline 1raddude

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can Ole Red help? looking for metal flake information
« on: February 03, 2020, 01:21:54 PM »
hello i am starting a resto project on my Glastron Carlson Scimitarand am looking for information on what the base and metal flake i should use to get the factory finish? my scimitar is the persian orange! also my friend has an emerald green that needs a small touch up! if anyone knows what is the best flake to match these can you please let me know! also looking for any tips or techniques that will help restore these beauties!

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Re: can Ole Red help? looking for metal flake information
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2020, 01:24:07 PM »
also looking for the number for the place that makes the new winglets for the window openings!

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Re: can Ole Red help? looking for metal flake information
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2020, 01:54:10 PM »
Welcome to the forum 1raddude !
Can you post some pictures of your boat ?

Eaton Quade
http://www.eatonquade.com/main/default.htm

They made some parts for his and Barb's boats.
Not sure which, but you can try them.

Spectrum Color
https://spectrumcolor-com.3dcartstores.com/

Spectrum was original supplier to G/C .. I think ..
Most have just done a "Google search" for metal flake and ordered samples to try and come close to original.

Some others ..

Roth Flake
https://rothmetalflake.com/

eBay also has flake suppliers.


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Re: can Ole Red help? looking for metal flake information
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2020, 02:01:38 PM »
From " 1980 Carlson Parts Catalog "
http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=2917.0


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Re: can Ole Red help? looking for metal flake information
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2020, 02:55:49 PM »
Welcome to cgoamn

I am in the process of a total restore of a intimidator.

Had a hard time finding flake that was original but ended  up with something very close.

The original flake on these boats are a square flake usually .015 in size tuff to find.

Joe another member here pointed me in the direction of eBay there is one supplier that sells square flake. Most flake sold today is hexagon.

Good luck with your restoration.
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Re: can Ole Red help? looking for metal flake information
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2020, 08:39:22 AM »
Try these guys. Good people.

Their small flake and base coat were a perfect match (Freakin Fuchsia) for me

Not sure if the Tropi Cali is right. - You gotta order the Chip Deck to be sure. Helps with picking the color and matching flake size.

Even if it's not absolutely perfect, (If you're not matching something side by side) , it may be close enough.

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Re: can Ole Red help? looking for metal flake information
« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2020, 09:24:25 AM »
WOW !
That's a very good match to plum !

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Re: can Ole Red help? looking for metal flake information
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2020, 11:43:43 AM »
How could you not be happy describing the color as "Freaking Fuscia"
Michael
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