Carver Paint Codes

[Johnnykey]

I've had 3 different Carver boats scanned with a spectrophotometer, looking to match metal work paint. The 3 boats were
95', 96' 370's, and a 98' 405. Radar arches, hard top supports, Engine make up Air Vents, ect.

All three have come up with the same Paint Code over a period of 4 years: Mazda PT or VX.

The PPG equivalent is: 4927

I may even try some roller and tip with the project that I'm working on now. BUT, an automotive paint supply or really good auto parts store will mix you up a spray bomb can, if you'd like to try it. About $20-25, will get You a single stage Acrylic Urethane in a pretty well preforming aerosol can.

I also know that this paint color was used on a heck of a lot more boats and earlier and later years, then the ones mentioned. I just don't know all. Maybe some one else does. IIRC, Carver called it "Antique White"??

You can also buy some Self-Etching primer spray bomb on the same trip, if your down to bare metal. Plus as a bonus, you can usually get all the paint advice that you need, at the same place. That's a win.

[Sailor Jerry]

Thank you for sharing.

[Sailor Jerry]

Did you happen to scan the grey trim around the windows?

[Viper]

Good post Johnny, thanks for sharing

[Johnnykey]

Source of the post Did you happen to scan the grey trim around the windows?

The 95' 370 had the Dark Grey window frames, that were sunbeat pretty bad. The plastic, 3 screw window drain covers were in pretty tough shape also. However the aluminium frame paint had No corrosion, just sunbeat fade. I used mequires 105 compound, by hand and they came out wonderful looking. I sanded the plastic drain covers and cleaned them with acetone, then painted them with the paint pictured below. PERFECT MATCH. 2 seasons still looked good, I do not know long term because I sold the boat.

[Sailor Jerry]

I have some of the paint peeling off my aft window trim. I may try sanding down to the metal and spraying with your paint. Thanks for sending the picture.

[SplashyLady]

Interlux Off-White #4381 is also very close.