Paint Matching

[+nowimfound]

Which paint brand and color matches the average lamp post best? Telephone box? Plus any other "best paints" for camo.

 

Thanks

[+sbell111]

As for best paints for camo, I like rust-oleum's 'camouflage' spray paints. They are good quality paints that are flat and come in black, earth brown, deep forest green, army green, and khaki.

 

As far as the best color for lamp posts and telephone boxes, that would depend on the color of the lamp post and telephone box. The color cards found at your local Home Depot or Lowe's may be just the ticket.

[+Manville Possum]

I like Krylon with fusion for camo, it works great on the Plano L-n-L's and I can get both at Wal-Mart.

[+AliJam]

I don't think you can go wrong with model paints, you will get all tones and shades you can imagine. If your doing camo for rural areas add some scatter again you can get it in various shades/tones.

Don't forget to seal the paint and scatter that way it will keep the colour longer. A good Matt for the paint then a coat or two of upva glue will keep the scatter waterproof.

If you want a good natural pattern after you have applied the base coat use a leaf or two placed on top spray again with your chosen second/third colour gives a good disruptive pattern.

[+wmpastor]

As for best paints for camo, I like rust-oleum's 'camouflage' spray paints. They are good quality paints that are flat and come in black, earth brown, deep forest green, army green, and khaki.

 

As far as the best color for lamp posts and telephone boxes, that would depend on the color of the lamp post and telephone box. The color cards found at your local Home Depot or Lowe's may be just the ticket.

It hard to explain caching to some police officers. I'm picturing the cacher standing by the lamppost matching color cards as Officer O'Reilly drives by. "What's up, Bub?! Planning on painting the town red?!"

[+The_Incredibles_]

As for best paints for camo, I like rust-oleum's 'camouflage' spray paints. They are good quality paints that are flat and come in black, earth brown, deep forest green, army green, and khaki.

 

I agree. These are the ones I like best. Whatever you buy, make sure it will stick. Some paints won't stick to plastic. It will also help to lightly sand the surface before spraying, to reduce chipping.

 

Also, you will want to check whether lamp post hides are allowed in your area.

[+nowimfound]

Appreciate all the input. I will take it and see what I can create. Lamp posts are ok here in Virginia. What's a no-no is anything VDOT owns, this includes guard rails!

 

Thank you all!

 

nowimfound

 

PS: Pastor, you are a funny one!

[+Mockingbird559]

I got permission to do a hide from the owner of a local landmark. I wanted the paint for my container to blend in as much as possible.

 

I had a set of Pantone Matching System cards (PMS) that I was able to use to pick a color that was a perfect match. I took that to my local big box hardware store and they made me a small can of perfectly matched paint. The PMS card sets can be pricey. The set I got was about $25 on ebay (get the set for paint or ink - there are other sets for fabric and I dont know what else). The small can of paint was about $5.

 

Now this may be a bit much for the average lamp post but when you want that extra special color match, this may work for you. Hope this helps.

 

Cache happy

[+K13]

Which paint brand and color matches the average lamp post best? Telephone box? Plus any other "best paints" for camo.

 

Thanks

 

When you get permission from the owner of the lamp post or when you ask the Telephone company about permission for the telephone box hide, just ask them for the paint's color code or see if they have a little extra you can use.

The owner would be the best people to ask about matching the paint colors.

[+TeamRabbitRun]

Seriously? There's 'camo-colored' spray paint?

 

How does that work? Does the aerosol can have multiple compartments, and there's a little spinny-thing inside that alternates colors every few inches?

 

That's AWESOME!

[+The_Incredibles_]

Seriously? There's 'camo-colored' spray paint?

 

How does that work? Does the aerosol can have multiple compartments, and there's a little spinny-thing inside that alternates colors every few inches?

 

That's AWESOME!

 

The colors blend well with nature. Only 1 color per can.

[+wmpastor]

Which paint brand and color matches the average lamp post best? Telephone box? Plus any other "best paints" for camo.

 

Thanks

 

When you get permission from the owner of the lamp post or when you ask the Telephone company about permission for the telephone box hide, just ask them for the paint's color code or see if they have a little extra you can use.

The owner would be the best people to ask about matching the paint colors.

The phone company is a BIG place. The question being asked is unusual. That is one hour minimum on the phone, being bounced around by perplexed secretaries. Finally, you get the voicemail of Mr. or Ms. Bigshot, who never calls back. In the same time, you can have a relaxed drive to Lowes, get the paint chips, do the recon, buy the paint and get to work.

 

I've called companies with unusual issues - keep your sanity and don't call the phone company for details on their paint colors.

[+hzoi]

When you get permission from the owner of the lamp post or when you ask the Telephone company about permission for the telephone box hide, just ask them for the paint's color code or see if they have a little extra you can use.

The owner would be the best people to ask about matching the paint colors.

Nicely done. And subtle, too.

[+BAMBOOZLE]

As for best paints for camo, I like rust-oleum's 'camouflage' spray paints. They are good quality paints that are flat and come in black, earth brown, deep forest green, army green, and khaki.

 

As far as the best color for lamp posts and telephone boxes, that would depend on the color of the lamp post and telephone box. The color cards found at your local Home Depot or Lowe's may be just the ticket.

 

I used a rust-oleum paint yesterday that is Oregano ......just stumbled on it and it is a PERFECT match for dead wood. I had drilled the wood and pressed in a bison and after the Oregano all looked the same.

[+BAMBOOZLE]

I like Krylon with fusion for camo, it works great on the Plano L-n-L's and I can get both at Wal-Mart.

 

Krylon Fusion is great stuff.....I use the Hunter Green for almost all my containers ( south LA. is always green )