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Offline robdrobd

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Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« on: October 19, 2009, 07:43:24 PM »
I am looking to paint my bike a dark army green. Does anyone have the name of an auto paint color they know of that would get close to that color?
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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2009, 08:00:43 PM »
you must be telekeneticly connected to my buddy your posts have been reflecting his thoughts on lots of other stuff. been checking to see if it was him now...army green bikes  (the 550 in my... whatever they call the bottom signature thing.. Just sold to him) im curious to see where u go with it ... i"ll post some pics ive been showing him for inspiration... post some u got if u do... but i dunno any tips maybe rusto camo green
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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2009, 08:50:37 PM »
Duplicolor makes a self-etching primer that's a little light but very close.
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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2009, 10:04:01 PM »
Why not get the real deal?  Follow the link below:

http://www.armyjeepparts.com/order_page/paint_bottom_1.htm
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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2009, 10:12:37 PM »
Krylon in the fizzy can .

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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2009, 06:12:35 AM »
Olive drab is the name of the color if I remember correctly.
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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2009, 06:35:21 AM »
I am going to have Johnny5 do my tank and covers and it sounds as though he needs any color that was on a car so he can get the paint. Any cars that were given a nice olive green finish? Feel free to chime in Johnny5!

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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2009, 06:39:58 AM »
Quote from: Inigo Montoya on October 20, 2009, 06:12:35 AM
Olive drab is the name of the color if I remember correctly.

Ding ding ding    We have a winner.  It is Olive Drab Green.  OD Green.  You should be able to find it at any auto paint store or in rattle can.
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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2009, 05:56:48 PM »
I was actually thinking about rescue green metallic. Like on this jeep. So many options, I want to take my time and really think it over! ???
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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2009, 06:39:47 PM »
I would go with a sheet metal type of metallic color. Like on the later P-51's and P-47's from WWII. Black and white pin stripes like they did back in the day...Then, do rivet holes and also a couple battle dents ;D
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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2009, 07:11:54 AM »
rustoleum Army Green......and it is fuel proof and comes in a spray can.
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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2009, 07:19:03 AM »
Can it be big truck paint code? Freightliner etc? If so I can get you one no problem...let me check right now for automotive stuff though....i'm at work now so it'll take me just a few minutes
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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2009, 07:22:26 AM »
Not sure what paint system he uses, but Martin Senour also known as Sherwin Williams has formula numbers for camo military colors. He might be able to cross these formulas over to whatever brand he uses. If not let me know and I can do some more research.

Olive: 47090
Light Olive: 47092
Juniper: 47091

Those are all dark camo greens of varying shades. I'll take a cell pic and post it here too.

EDIT: Sorry the cell pic is terrible no matter what I do...lol. I guess just let me know if he can cross those over. Olive is the closest to what people picture as "Army Green" but Juniper is pretty close to that too...Light Olive is more of a yellowish green but still dark...not light by any means.
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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2009, 02:59:33 PM »
The color on that jeep isn't really an army green, but I've seen it on a bike and it really looks good in person
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Re: Can someone recommend a paint color close to army green?
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2009, 05:34:25 PM »
Quote from: greenjeans on October 21, 2009, 02:59:33 PM
The color on that jeep isn't really an army green, but I've seen it on a bike and it really looks good in person

That was my thinking. Now my friend is trying to convince me to go with competition orange. :o
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