309 Freeborn Red or Alternative?

[EasternYeti]

Looking repaint my cruiser in a few weeks when the warmer weather arrives. for those of you that have, I have two questions

1. for those who matched to the Toyota paint, do you have a source for a company that matches the paint? a local auto body supply shop quoted me $380 for less than a gallon...

2. for those who went with another non-original shade, is there a "off the shelf" paint that's inexpensive that I can get without all the hassle that comes close to the factory red?

this is my first foray into this, so forgive my rookie questions. I don't mind buying quality paint, as long as the shade of red comes out nice.

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

I painted the Troopy hood, came out nice. www.TPCglobal.com they will mix freeborn red in "Restoration Enamel"

 

[corleykj]

@EasternYeti I am trying to gather similar information on a thread I started. It has been a month since you posted so maybe you are done needing info. Did you already paint?
ppg essential Delfleet single stage in freeborn red?

 

[ColoradoCarlisle]

Call napa
They will mix you factory freeborn for a lot less than the 300

I rattle canned a horizon blue years ago with napa paint and it turned out awesome

 

[gregnash]

Didn't @MANUCHAO or @micruz60 just do this with one of their 60s??

 

[micruz60]

I was 'cost effective' using Krylon Red Pepper, another member tried out Krylon Banner Red.


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Pictures here:
Close match paint

 

[MANUCHAO]

Not me...
But Damn that's a nice troopie....!!!