Replacing AEM7 Pantographs & Paint Match

GF93OGR Forum Member

I recently got a used MTH NJ Transit AEM7 from eBay. I don’t mind a little work. The pantographs were snapped off then glued back on. I removed most of the glue. I need to repaint some parts of the engine.

What are some good paint matching tools or if anyone knows the colors? Black, silver, pink, blue and orange. RBG codes?

I also need the pantograph connectors (the rubber parts that connect then pantograph to the top of the loco).

Engine runs great otherwise. Pics are from before I removed the glue.

Thanks!

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8/12/1810:22 PM

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metsno1fanOGR Forum Member

While I don't know the paint codes, I had my eyes on this one on eBay. That price shot up about $75 in 15 seconds!

Bummed I didn't get it but glad it's in good hands.. congrats, and I'm willing to buy/trade if you ever wanna part ways.

8/13/183:24 PM

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GF93OGR Forum Member

metsno1fan posted:
While I don't know the paint codes, I had my eyes on this one on eBay. That price shot up about $75 in 15 seconds!
Bummed I didn't get it but glad it's in good hands.. congrats, and I'm willing to buy/trade if you ever wanna part ways.

It's in good hands now. I removed the super glue and stuff, so now I just have to touch up the paint. Hopefully I can figure out the codes.

Any ideas on the small pantograph rubber parts that connect the pantograph to the loco shell?

8/13/184:20 PM

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PARTSGUYOGR Forum Member

WOW! What a nasty mess. Good luck in trying to find those plastic pan insulator's.

8/13/184:39 PM

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grfd59OGR Forum Member

Look like your typical GG1 or other electric insulators. Call MTH because I can't find any model with the parts diagram.

Gene Anstine

8/14/189:41 AM

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GF93OGR Forum Member

Thanks,

I'll give them a call or ask my local train shop!

Any recommendations for the colors?

8/14/1812:11 PM

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