Paint Kits in 8D - Claret Metallic

Everything you need to touch up your AMC - in one convenient package.

Paint in 8D - Claret Metallic

Custom-mixed AMC paint for everyone - from beginners to pros.

This color is compatible with the following AMCs:

MODELS: Matador, Pacer

YEARS: 1978

To determine if Claret Metallic is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 8D.

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Non-Paint Products for All Vehicles

Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

Clearcoats

A necessary layer - applied over the paint - to add shine and prevent sun damage.

Primers

Applied before paint to protect bare surfaces, such as bare metal, plastic, or rubber.

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Body Filler Products

Smooth over scratches, pin holes, dents and dings.

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Solvents and Other Primers

Chemical products for rust removal, thinning paint, and cleanup.

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8D - Claret Metallic

First Impressions

1978 was the year of the Matador's final bow. This color was its tuxedo. It's a deep wine. Dark cranberry. On a Pacer, it turns a bubble car into a statement. On the Matador Barcelona, it was the soul of a high-end two-tone. It's sophisticated. It's moody. It screams late-seventies luxury. It's rare. Very rare.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish. Tiny flakes of metal provide the shimmer. These flakes are heavy. They sink. If you go too heavy with the flow, the flakes bunch up. You'll see stripes or "mottling." It looks like dirt. It isn't. It's just physics. Keep your layers light. Let the color build.

Painter's Tip

Pop the hood and check the radiator support or the driver's side door jamb for the metal tag. Before you touch-up your AMC Claret Metallic (check for code 8D), shake the container for at least two minutes. Those flakes need to suspend in the mix. Test the color on the included card. If the metallic looks patchy, increase your spray distance. Respect the drying time between passes. Keep the container moving.

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How to Find Your AMC's Color Code

AMC paint codes are hidden on top of the radiator support; engine grease and oil often make them impossible to read. Typical format is BS/GBS; only the BS portion is the color code. It can also appear as QBS, PBS, TBS, etc. The first letter is the Year Code, which makes color codes confusing. BS corresponds to Deep Water Blue Pearl Clearcoat. The G in GBS is not part of the color code. Lately AMC lists codes as BS. AMC has many two tone combos on some cars and often omitted the secondary color information.

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PaintScratch proudly offers simple, beginner-friendly products in Claret Metallic that do not require any fancy equipment. For the serious car fanatic, you can find ready-to-spray large-sized paints.

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