Where to order Dupli-Color Auto-Spray Paints

[Bernard Kron]

I've had good luck with Dupli-Color Auto-Spray touch up paints. I buy them at my local Schuck's Auto Supply stores, but its kind of a random ;luck of the draw as to what colors they have. In one instance I bought a can from an odd lot discount table they had out and when I ran out I placed an order for more, but they never called me back to say it came in. As far as I know they never have received it.

Is there a good on-line source that can fill my order and which keeps a good selection of colors in stock? I went to the Dupli-Color website and looked up "where to buy" but most of the companies, all large chains, didn't offer a decent on-line selection.

[Guest Davkin]

You don't have Pep Boys in Seattle?

David

[Bernard Kron]

You don't have Pep Boys in Seattle?

David

Not in the immediate Seattle area, only in the outlying suburbs. Why? Do they have a particularly good selection? On line I drew a blank searching dor Dupli-Color.

Edited March 4, 2009 by gbk1

[Guest Davkin]

It's been a while since I've been in a Pep Boys but the last time I was they seemed to have the full range, both sprays and touch ups. Autozone has a pretty good selection too, not nearly as big as Pep Boys though.

David

[Harry P.]

Seattle's a pretty big city... there HAS to be several auto parts store chains. NAPA, Pep Boys, Murray's, Carquest, etc. Even Walmart has Duplicolor paints, but probably fewer colors than any auto parts store.

[Bernard Kron]

I've been to most of them and it's always the same deal, random selection, inconsistent from branch to branch. I was hoping for a web outfit that carried a large and consistent selection. I was also disappointed with the response when ordering a specific color. I think part of the problem is my needs are sort of backwards from what the product is made for. Rather than having a preexisting color I'm matching, I want an array of colors to choose from. Trouble is, the stuff is reasonably priced, comes in two sizes, and goes down nice...

[Harry P.]

I also went to the DupliColor website and clicked "Where to Buy"... basically you get a link to every auto parts store chain. I agree, DC is great... nice colors, goes on nice and smooth (great spray can nozzle!), dries fast, and compared to "model paints", CHEAP!

I'm lucky, my local Murray's Discount Auto has dozens and dozens of colors... GM, Ford, Chrysler, and all the imports, too. And they have the smaller cans PLUS big 12 ouncers of selected colors (mostly truck colors).

Maybe if you made a list of colors you want, the local auto parts store will order it for you.

[MrObsessive]

To echo what David said, Pep Boys would be the way to go for Duplicolor Paints.

I was just in our local Pep Boys last week to get the car inspected, and they had just about every color imaginable from the Big Three and most of the imports.

My only caveat with Duplicolor is that it's a bit hotter than the other automotive paints...............just make sure your model is properly barriered and primered before putting it on.

I've found that with an airbrush, Duplicolor isn't so caustic to plastic................but airbrushing atomizes the paint better letting the solvents not attack the plastic so quickly.

[Chuck Most]

You may also want to try your local Car Quest- the local CQ in my area (Halls Auto Parts) is LEGENDARY for paint and body supplies. Dupli-Color is but one of the colors he carries. If you can bring in a paint code, or at least a name/application, he can usually set you up.

[bobss396]

I have a local parts house that'll order me anything that I want. If the local distributor has it in stock, I have it in 3 days max. If they don't it takes a couple of weeks. Ask, you may get lucky.

Bob

[58 Impala]

As a last resort if you can't find the color you want, go to a local auto paint store and see if they will mix 4 or 8 oz. of the color you need. It may cost more but it can be used on future builds.