Rattle can paint close to Chamonix

[Stimfig]

I am having  the engine being rebuilt and while out would like to refresh the engine bay on my 1974 2002, has  anyone  used a rattle can that is a reasonable match for Chamonix White ideas appreciated 

Steve

[Simeon]

I think Rustoleum have a couple 

 

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/auto/auto-body-touch-up/automotive-touch-up-aerosols?ls=ATU5007&lc=Ford™ Wimbledon White

 

Ford Wimbledon white 

 

Plus ‘Heirloom white’ (though I can’t find this in the US). I think this is pretty close. 

 

 

https://www.bunnings.com.au/rust-oleum-340g-ultra-cover-2x-satin-spray-paint-heirloom-white_p1580684

 

 

 

[zambo]

Hi Steve - as an owner of a chamonix 02 I can attest there appear to be a couple of shades that I have observed.

I’m not sure if this has been just poor colour marching post repairs on cars I have seen (note I am in Oz and not as many 02’s to compare to as in U.S.), or there was a slight change by BMW in their approach to the colour during the models run.

Irrespective, any good auto parts shop with a paint counter can match whatever you bring them as a sample (even a small chip from your engine bay) for just a small premium in cost to buying an off-the-shelf white that may really stand out against the existing body colour.

[Simeon]

4 minutes ago, zambo said:

there was a slight change by BMW in their approach to the colour during the models run.

 

There is definitely two different Chamonix with the same paint code. Early has a bit more yellow while later is whiter. 

[zambo]

 
There is definitely two different Chamonix with the same paint code. Early has a bit more yellow while later is whiter. 

Thanks Simeon - mine being a late ‘72 build looks to be of the more creamy “consistency”.

I have seen the more brilliant white versions in later models.

I assume there are therefore two chamonix formulae for paint refinishers to choose from, when preparing to paint ...?

[Simeon]

Yes but depending upon the paint manufacturer they may swear there is only one. It’s good practice to get them matched just to make sure. 

[esty]

rattle can will not last much longer than your prep work and spraying it,,,home depot or lowe's buy a gallon of hi-gloss epoxy, they will match it to a color you take them, it dries rock solid and is unaffected by chemicals under the hood of our old cars

 

put it on with a small felt roller and a small brush...buy some of the stuff to go with it that eliminates brush strokes

 

been there and done it...cheaper and as sturdy if not more so than exterior automotive paint

[Einspritz]

Here:

 

https://www.automotivetouchup.com/

 

 

[NickVyse]

This is a great resource for original paint formulas, and if you select chamonix/bmw over the period of 02 production it shows variations

 

https://coloronline.glasurit.com/index.php?language=8

[zambo]

rattle can will not last much longer than your prep work and spraying it,,,home depot or lowe's buy a gallon of hi-gloss epoxy, they will match it to a color you take them, it dries rock solid and is unaffected by chemicals under the hood of our old cars
 
put it on with a small felt roller and a small brush...buy some of the stuff to go with it that eliminates brush strokes
 
been there and done it...cheaper and as sturdy if not more so than exterior automotive paint

Esty - can you let me know if there was any specific prep on the original finish to get the epoxy to stick that worked for you?

[Stevenc22]

Rustoleum Heirloom White.

 

As a Charmonix owner, i can confidently say this is the business...

[rcf925]

I was missing original hood on my 68 and had a blue one for my Granada, I just had a pint of Granada mixed up and shot the underside. Automotive paint store still had the original code for Granada so they probably still have the Charmonix. You can have made into rattle can or for your own gun. I'm not doing a concourse resto, Just a restomod

 

[Mike A]

It shouldn't be difficult to find a local automotive paint supplier  that can cross reference your paint code and then provide you with rattle can color and rattle can clear coat of professional autobody quality. I used up 2 cans of each on my project. besides the engine bay there are always the door panels behind the card, wheel wells, etc. It's not cheap, but you won't have to do it again. Be sure to wear at least an activated carbon mask.

Edited May 28, 2019 by Mike A

[Mike G]

I found this somewhere on this site a while back. I gave the code to my paint shop for mintgrun and what they gave me back was nearly a perfect match. I think it was about $25 per can. 

[RD02]

+1 for https://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/bmw/1973/all-models/

did my engine bay, very happy.