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I imagine this question might bug some guys....but has anyone used a spray can brand and color that hit the ECO air meter red pretty close? I have a very small project and would rather not buy a pint of the proper red, if I can help it. Thanks for any help. John

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you might check "ace hardware", they have a large selection of colors .. ... cool


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I have used rustoleum with good outcomes but do yourself the favor and prime it first. The smell goes away after a day or when the paint cures. Stay away from krylon it does not hold up well

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They weren't all painted red originally... wink

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At my local paint supply store I can get a color matched automotive grade paint in a aerosol for under $20 bucks

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The only two companies that ordered ECOs in the light gray were Mobil and Marathon and this was in the 1970s.

Also, I believe the red changed over the years, Just buying the paint from the lowest bidder. Around the 70s ECO switched to powder coating.

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Thank you, Guys, for all the good input. It's great to be able to get this kind of help on Old Gas. By the way....your ECO makes a nice coffee table decoration, Rick. Can I assume you're not married? Thanks again, everyone. John

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Rick, you are truly blessed! John

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Can anyone verify what colors the ECO 97/98 were available in? - I have seen Red, Orange, White units which appear to be original - Im told they also came in green as well - I have recently came across this during a disassembly of a 98 - Is this color green legit?

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I use to do a lot of painting, but I now powder coat all my ECOs using the original red, I purchase it from the company that sold it to ECO.

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