Paint for Spyder chassis

[tesprit]

Does anyone know of a readily available paint in the US (like Rustoleum or Krylon) that has a color match for the orange/red of the Spyder chassis? I'm just looking to touch up a few chips and scratches on mine.

Dan

[tesprit]

Has no one ever touched up the paint on their Spyder chassis?

[rgh0]

My plus 2 spyder chassis now also needs some touch up painting after the engine bay fire - never needed it before in more than 20 years its been fitted so I would also be interested in a source of the paint and its colour

cheers
Rohan

[Tahoe]

Dan,

I didn't scratch it! Just kidding, because It's possible I may have been the guilty party. Anyway, I also would like to know that color. Maybe an email to Spyder will tell us.

p.s still looking for more pics of your car.

[PeterK]

Not sure whether it's available in the US, but I used Red Hammerite Smooth which was a good match.

My Spyder chassis is from the late 80's but unused, so may have been repainted since new.

[tesprit]

Thanks, I'll check into the availability of Hammerite on this side of the pond.

Russ, photos are on their way!

Edit: I just found some Hammerite red smooth finish online and ordered it. I will report back the results after I give it a try.

[tesprit]

I tried the red Hammerite today and unfortunately it does not match the color of my Spyder chassis. It is too red and does not have the orange tint needed for a good match. If I manage to find another paint that matches, I will be sure to post it here.