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Mopar Paint?

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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 05:20 AM
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Well, it turns out Mopar isn't selling the front grilles painted anymore. So, I have to get my hands on some Jeep Green Metallic paint and have the grille painted. Anyone know where I can buy Mopar paint colors?

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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 05:27 AM
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Any automotive paint shop can mix the colors. All you need is the color code. If they don't have it (they should), you can get it from the dealer parts department. Good luck.
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Renegade
Any automotive paint shop can mix the colors. All you need is the color code. If they don't have it (they should), you can get it from the dealer parts department. Good luck.
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Renegade
Any automotive paint shop can mix the colors. All you need is the color code. If they don't have it (they should), you can get it from the dealer parts department. Good luck.
Thanks. So these codes are enough?

http://public.mvlan.net/content/Jeep/Reference/2008%20Touch%20Up%20Paint%20Guide.pdf

Should I buy a can, or let them buy it / mix it?

N2rock suggested ExpressPaint, but there's also PaintScratch and probably others. Do some match better than others?

I need to paint the whole front grille, since Mopar doesn't sell it pre-painted anymore. Anyone know how much paint I'll need (aside from the primer and clear coat)?

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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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I had a paint shop do up a test can of the Steel Blue. Looks pretty much stock.

Be sure to add a clear coat for a proper match.
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