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SOLVED Color Matching for Radiant Red (3L5)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nsschwenk, Aug 2, 2017.

  1. Mar 31, 2022 at 6:47 PM
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    Austina42

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    I have found that "no more drama" from behr @homedepo actually is very similar to the radiant red. I have a fender flare that needed to be painted and this 6$ can did the job
     
  2. Aug 1, 2024 at 8:39 AM
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    Hate to bump but l have 2008 Tacoma in Radiant Red 3L5 confirmed by sticker and vin. I have a question - the auto paint store is telling me that 3L5 Radiant Red is a tri coat with a base coat, mid coat, and clear. I just... don't see it. The same color name Radiant Red from GM and actually a few other brands is a tri coat pearl red but the Toyota 3L5 is just a nice deep red. The paint store is using a PPG lookup. Has anyone ordered an actual repaint / repair and seen the if it is truly a tri coat?
     
  3. Aug 1, 2024 at 9:57 AM
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    I will make your life VERY easy for you. Have all your numbers ready and call or order on line from AutomotiveTouchup.

    You are welcome. They do a GREAT job of getting colors perfect.

    If you need enough to paint an entire body panel or vehicle, if they can't laser the paint on it and match it then go elsewhere.
     
  4. Aug 1, 2024 at 11:37 AM
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    Fair enough - they did say to bring it and get it scanned. I didn't have it with me that day and its a 100 mile RT to the paint store. Just wanted a sanity check from someone who has ordered a full paint kit not just a touchup bottle or can which are all single base with a clear and no midcoat.
     
    Last edited: Aug 6, 2024

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