Auto Paint Shop for Ski?
Dan Mayhew
04/17/24 #35425

About a month ago, someone at one of our paddles recommended an auto shop to get paint to match a surfski. Can you remind me of the shop?

Kai Wa'a sent me the formula to match my yellow Flex and I want to have the paint mixed up.

Thanks

Kimberly Reeves
04/17/24 #35426

Wesco Auto Body on Kentucky does the paint match. Cost about $135 per pint. They do the paint matches for Sterling.
Kim

Reivers Dustin
04/17/24 #35427

well. now we know. “The Hive Mind” is actually just Kim. So let's preserve this resource and don't tell anyone.

Larry Bussinger
04/17/24 #35428

You’re adding paint (i.e. weight)? Duncan sands his paint off.

Larry Bussinger

Paul Reavley
04/17/24 #35429

Just between you and me…what is the kind of paint to use/request?

David Scherrer
04/17/24 #35430

Or you might try Stocktons. They carry a wide variety and may mix a smaller amount.

Denise Weeks
04/17/24 #35431

But if he wants it to paint his car to match his boat to match his shirt, hat, and life jacket, he’s going to need a larger quantity.

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James Schulz
04/17/24 #35432

Don’t forget to paint your paddle blades!

Dennis Mowry
04/17/24 #35433

There's an auto body paint store at the top of Iowa St across from the car lots.

The paint can has a button on the bottom which infuses the hardner. It will harder in the can in about 24 hrs or so which could allow a couple coats if needed.
I think they can add color, I just needed clear.
:D'

David Scherrer
04/17/24 #35434

Dan, I really think you should leave the look of your ski alone…Kinda Rouge(ish) that way. Like Dennis's Vega.
But hey, perhaps painting your car, clothing, paddle, etc to match. There's an idea!

Dan Mayhew
04/17/24 #35435

Thanks Kim and Dennis for helpful answers, and a special thanks to all the other goobers for their color commentary.

Reivers Dustin
04/17/24 #35436

goober-mind rules.

Tim Niemier
04/17/24 #35438

I used to paint cars and the paint that Wesco will probably sell you is a 2 part very stinky paint that is not good to breath or even get on your skin. Getting a car painting place to paint it may cost $1000. Another person that has the equipment to do that is Sterling kayaks. I would try them

Tim Niemier

Dan Mayhew
04/17/24 #35439

Thanks Tim!

David Hooper
04/17/24 #35440

If you keep it rolling, it could be a contenter for next year's “longest thread award”. Though maybe we need a new category for highest ratio of useless:useful replies…