GM Marina Blue Rattle Can Paint

[mark 23]

I'm looking for GM Marina blue rattle can spray paint or a close match to it. Any suggestions ?

[Draggon]

Is this close? 

https://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-EBGM05397-Metallic-Exact-Match-Automotive/dp/B00407V3KA/ref=asc_df_B00407V3KA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312061936460&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2260478379065397839&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032047&hvtargid=pla-571104517145&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=63195598478&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312061936460&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2260478379065397839&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032047&hvtargid=pla-571104517145

[Snake45]

That Duplicolor looks a bit light. 

The Model Master Nassau Blue Metallic was in the ballpark--closest I've seen, anyway, if a bit light. You might be able to still find a can somewhere if you're lucky. 

Otherwise, you'll have to go to Model Car World or one of the other specialty paint vendors. 

[mark 23]

2 hours ago, Snake45 said:

That Duplicolor looks a bit light. 

The Model Master Nassau Blue Metallic was in the ballpark--closest I've seen, anyway, if a bit light. You might be able to still find a can somewhere if you're lucky. 

Otherwise, you'll have to go to Model Car World or one of the other specialty paint vendors. 

Yea I have been trying to find a can of the Nassau Blue. but haven't had any luck yet. I could get a can mixed at an auto paint store, but I don't want to pay $30.00 & only use 1/4 of the can. Also been looking for Duplicoler with no luck either.

[Mike 1017]

I have a can of Nassau Blue Metallic. I decanted it and painted a GTO with it. I would assume that there is enough to decant and airbrush 1 car for sure

If you want it let me know

Mike

 

[Mike 1017]

I have a can of Nassau Blue Metallic. I decanted any painted a GTO with it. I would assume that there is enough to decant and airbrush 1 car for sure

 

[Mike 1017]

2 minutes ago, Mike 1017 said:

 

 

 

 

Edited August 7, 2021 by Mike 1017
wrong word

[64Comet404]

Tamiya TS Alpine Blue or TS-54 Blue are reasonably close to Marina Blue, but are a touch light on the green (to my eyes, anyway).

[DiscoRover007]

I'd use Tamiya  Mica blue or Testors Nassau blue overcoated with Tamiya Clear blue

[Snake45]

22 hours ago, Mike 1017 said:

I have a can of Nassau Blue Metallic. I decanted any painted a GTO with it. I would assume that there is enough to decant and airbrush 1 car for sure

 

Your Testor Nassau Blue looks much lighter than mine. Mine's lighter than Marina Blue for sure, but yours looks a LOT lighter. I wonder why. 

[mark 23]

On 8/7/2021 at 3:07 PM, Mike 1017 said:

I have a can of Nassau Blue Metallic. I decanted it and painted a GTO with it. I would assume that there is enough to decant and airbrush 1 car for sure

If you want it let me know

Mike

 

Thanks Mike, but I don't have an airbrush.

[pack rat]

On 8/8/2021 at 2:53 PM, Snake45 said:

Your Testor Nassau Blue looks much lighter than mine. Mine's lighter than Marina Blue for sure, but yours looks a LOT lighter. I wonder why. 

 

So many variables when when comparing paint jobs on the 'net.....

This is Testors Nassau Blue clearcoated with Wet Look Clear.  Note the difference between the indoor/outdoor pic.  Same kit/camera/settings etc.  Looks closer to Snake's example.

There should be some Testors Nassau Blue out there somewhere if you keep searching.

[Snake45]

Mine's not clear-coated or polished at all, as I was going for a 5-7 year old factory paint job that hadn't had much love. I think the MM paints do a nice job of this out of the can. 

[DiscoRover007]

I had this same dilemma months ago and ended up using Tamiya Light Metallic Blue. Its pretty close to Marina Blue.

Nassau blue is a nice color and a factory GM code. However it is noticeably different than Marina blue and is not present on 1967 and onward corvettes. Nassau has more of a frost to it, where as Marina is more "blue".

Edited August 10, 2021 by DiscoRover007

[Snake45]

This seems to be in the ballpark: 

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/duplicolor-perfect-match-paint-aerosol-intense-blue-pearl-8-oz.-bcc0422/99984941-P?searchTerm=spray paint

[mark 23]

I found some Marina Blue spray paint at Model Car World Finishes. Also ordered a can of Gurney Blue for my next Cuda Trans Am build.

[Mike 1017]

On 8/8/2021 at 1:53 PM, Snake45 said:

Your Testor Nassau Blue looks much lighter than mine. Mine's lighter than Marina Blue for sure, but yours looks a LOT lighter. I wonder why. 

I think it just the lighting

[BubbaBrown]

M C W

[ZTony8]

TS 54 is closer to GM Maui blue used on the early 90s Chevy Lumina.

 

[Snake45]

On 8/17/2021 at 3:15 PM, mark 23 said:

I found some Marina Blue spray paint at Model Car World Finishes. 

Well of course you did, but that's cheating! We thought you were trying to get there with something readily available and relatively inexpensive.