Re: [CR] Introduction/Help looking for a paint color

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing)

Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:50:55 -0800
From: "Jim Allen" <jimallen.ranchita@gmail.com>
To: Blake Godwin <saveyourgeneration@gmail.com>
References: <9b32cc390901172309i2b035885o9a541e05d105ffcf@mail.gmail.com>
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Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] Introduction/Help looking for a paint color


It can be mixed in Dupont Imron or Imron 6000.

I made up the formula when we were looking for a purple formula way back when.

I'd be surprised if he couildn't take the bike to his local paint jobber and get it matched in whatever paint system they are familiar with.

Jim Allen the CycleSmiths Ranchita, CA 92066

Blake Godwin wrote:
> Dear List,
> I have been reading for a while but have never written in. Needless to say,
> I feel a little out of my league considering some of the contributors to
> this list. Anyway I live in San Francisco and own a Medici Pro-Strada and
> also a Pro Pista. The Pista is my daily ride and I love riding fixed
> through the streets of my beautiful city.
>
> The reason I have finally written is that I am hoping somebody here can help
> me score some major points with my girlfriend's father. You see, Stew owns
> a handful of incredible bikes, but his favorite ride is still his purple
> Masi Team 3v. In fact he loves it so much that he now wants to paint his
> race car that same signature purple color. He has had no luck finding a
> suitable match and I figured that if that color still exists, somebody on
> this list might now the name and manufacturer of said color. Thank you in
> advance for any help you might be able to offer.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Blake Godwin
> San Francisco, CA