I'm at the point in my build on my 78 F-250 where I'm ready for paint. I have a good family friend who owns a body shop and said if I bought the paint he'd shoot it for only 400 bucks which is incredible because they typically charge at least a few grand. Anyways I just wanted to see where everyone else gets there paint from? I don't need the best but I want the best bang for me buck, any tips? I'd like to go back to the stock red that it was but I'm not sure what my paint code is and the vin plate is missing from the cab. Any ideas what the stock colors in 78 where called?

 

I use these people but you can also check out Summit Racing or Eastwoods.
Restoration Shop

 

Buy the paint from your buddy with the body shop,they can generally get a better deal,constant customer.PPg,Sherwin Williams.TCP Global,to name a few.reserch your numbers

 

I got mine there also. I used their house brand acrylic enamel on my Dent and was well pleased. Easy to spray and level and has held up well. I have also used their house brand base/clear and PPG base/clear on other projects.

 

1978 Ford Light Truck Colors

 

Ive shot ppg, omni, upol, dupont, eastwood, and junk.
eastwood and omni are both good for your buck.