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Paint Colors

aramis6 edited this page Jun 18, 2024 · 1 revision

This document details the recommended paint colors, as well as a proposed source of paint, for your robot build.

Paint colors were matched using actual screen-used robot parts to determine the best possible recommendations.

All of the samples in the photo below represent 3 coats of the color, followed by 3 coats of a clear matte.

Silver (Base Body Color)

The recommended Silver is Mazda Emerald Silver 2E and is available from Everest Automotive Market. Click here to go to the paint color.

Blue (Various Highlights)

The recommended Blue is 1986-1989 Corvette C4 Bright Blue and is available from Mid America Motorworks. Click here to go to the paint color.

Black (Other Highlights)

The recommended black / dark color for other highlights is Mitsubishi Kaiser Silver H39, PSB and is available from Everest Automotive Market. Click here to go to the paint color.

Primer & Matte Clear

You may have good luck using the following for Primer and the clear coat:

  • Rust-oleum Automotive Primer (12 oz. aerosol)
  • Rust-oleum Matte Clear Enamel (12 oz. aerosol)
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