CARC 383 paint sources?

I'm new to the site and am in the process of restoring my '84 M1008. It will be time for paint soon & I'm looking for info on where I can get The CARC 383 paint as I'd like to go with the Nato 3 color camo pattern. Would also appreciate any info on the pattern....thought I saw something in in random TM on the web, but can't find it again.
Any help is appreciated.

Try one of the larger Sherwin-Williams paint stores or go to their website. They offer it in gallon containers in 4 gallon minimum purchases.

Maybe try posting in another forum to get answers? Like one related to your vehicle and not a "website help" forum. Just sayin'

Follow this link: www.quartertonparts.com. This is where I got the paint for my M1008.

Rapco paint co. Boyce equipment out of Ogden UT. Has there contact or you may find it by a simple search on the web. I think Rapco is out of Ga. or Tenn. or somewhere down south there. But a true carc paint process takes a kit and I believe it’s not as a simple process. I wanted a real true military carc paint on my truck but actually they gave me the industrial army green. Same color but doesn’t have the toughness.

I myself have used both Rapco & Quarter Ton Parts for my CARC 383 paint, same paint from both sources & very happy with it all. As for "true" CARC paint that in itself is a whole different story. I worked for a company that built & painted tractor cabs for the military and the painting process was long & a pain in the ass! Once the painting process started you had so many hours to have it completed & sent to the oven to be baked on.

WillWagner said:

Maybe try posting in another forum to get answers? Like one related to your vehicle and not a "website help" forum. Just sayin'

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Or maybe a moderator could move it to the correct forum.

I live here in maine as well central me. I painted my M1010 a few years ago. I went to the local Sherman Williams store the referred to a Sherman Williams indusial store . the closest one is in conn. I called them great people . talked to them told them what I wanted and they mailed it to me no issues what so ever . they did ask where and who I told them that it was going to be painted in a shop they said ok maied it to me. it was about a 100.00 a gallon for paint I for get what the primer was but they sent it all.. good luck

I worked at a place that provided the government attachments for the SEE. We had to paint them with CARC as well. We'd have a government inspector out periodically to check everything (including paint adhesion). We painted out of a pot and didn't bake it. The key for us was sandblasting with really dry air then painting. Worked well.

I have got carc paint through this dealership FYI

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I have got carc paint through this dealership FYI

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porkysplace said:

Or maybe a moderator could move it to the correct forum.

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Moved. I didn't see a reported post for it though.

I went with the carc 383 substitute from Rapco. Once it dried it got even darker than this picture.