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I went to the local BASF dealer today to get some Strata Blue. I used the FS 25045 number and they could not cross reference it. The guy tried calling two different reps, one at BASF itself and they could not help.

He showed me some "single color" paint chips, two of which are very close to Strata.

Do you have the exact info for them to mix or somewhere I can find it?

I have a week of vacation next week and a friend with a paint booth is going to help me paint the bed and other parts.

Just wondering what the cost is of the BASF vrs say Rapco's Strata Blue which is a perfect match?

Is it a cost issue or is there another reason you want to go with the BASF paint? I'm just bein noisey.....

I wanted a very durable paint which was fairly simple to apply. Charles suggested BASF single stage urethane since that is what he uses.

But the local bunch down here is having problems finding the formula.

We never got to the pricing yesterday since they couldn't figure out how to make it.

I checked and Charles hasn't posted in a month. I hope he's not sick or something.

If he's not available, I'll get the best match I can and dare anyone to tell me it's wrong. There's not many blue trucks at the meets I go to!

I would look at contacting Rapco and getting the Gillispie paint from him. It is the correct color, it is very durable and you only need xlyne or minerial spirits to thin it. No two parts epoxy to mess with etc. The only thing that is a PITA about it is paying to have it shipped from TX.

I think Charles hasn't been on since the last disagreement that some members had with him. You could try giving him a call if you still want the BASF paint number. You could check his website Mserries Rebuilds for a phone number.

Good luck with your paint.

Charles will not tolerate anyone with a different opinion than his. Sorry to see he is that touchy. I know he is a big help to some of you guys. We rub each other the wrong way Kurt

The BASF guys figured it out so I should have my paint on Friday.

Great....now you know what you have to do don't you? Keep us up to date with lots and lots of pictures....

Hey John, How was BASF on the price per gallon? Hey Kurt, What up?

Well, one gallon was $87, plus hardener, reducer and coloring. The price for one gallon of primer and two gallons of paint (and reducer and hardener) was $351.

I wasn't too surprised but it still left a mark.

My arsenal, Gilespie, of course!

Hey Bruce, doing great, how's with you? Coming into the busyest time of the year for us right now very little time for trucks. I'm still gathering parts for the next project in line. We'll be in DC for a short trip in October with my folks. I'll let you know if we have a free moment . Kurt

Did you see this one, looks complete too! That would be real slick if we could have a git' together then?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... OTORS:1123

That looks like a cool old 1/2 ton. His other one is more in my price range It would be great to see you guys but as I said we are traveling w/ my parents. They like to pack an activity into every available moment It is going to be a quick couple of days. I'll let you know if they left me a window of opportunity. Kurt