F5 or F8

[ksurfer2]

I need to fix a couple of minor chips in the paint. The fender tag says this is an F5 car, but in looking at other photos F5 cars seem a little lighter. Could it be F8? ....cars in that color seem a little darker. It is also possible it is neither, it has been repainted by a previous owner and I do not have any records of that

 

[Lionized]

I need to fix a couple of minor chips in the paint. The fender tag says this is an F5 car, but in looking at other photos F5 cars seem a little lighter. Could it be F8? ....cars in that color seem a little darker. It is also possible it is neither, it has been repainted by a previous owner and I do not have any records of that

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My Bee is F5. That's F5.
You're going to have to find out what product was used to spray the car in order for it to match.

 

[ksurfer2]

The chips are VERY small and in panel gaps around the hood and doors. I am probably the only one who notices them (damn my ADHD). I am thinking a little dab of touch up paint on a brush would make them completely disappear. In this photo, you can see a SMALL chip at the top corner of the fender...this is what I am looking to fix. The other marks are not chips in the paint, just schmutz that needed to be cleaned.

 

[Lionized]

The chips are VERY small and in panel gaps around the hood and doors. I am probably the only one who notices them (damn my ADHD). I am thinking a little dab of touch up paint on a brush would make them completely disappear.

If they're really small dip the torn off end of a paper match in the paint. Use that rather than a brush.

 

[ksurfer2]

If they're really small dip the torn off end of a paper match in the paint. Use that rather than a brush.

That sounds like a brilliant idea. Thanks!!!!!

 

[TrackPack]

The original F5 was a strange color. As it ages it begins to take on a gold hue.

 

[YY1]

Paint shop should be able to color match.