Re: Paint color on my 39

Posted by Highlander160 On 2014/11/29 8:18:31

Packard Blue is a very simple mix. "Prussian Blue" toner (transparent tint) is the main ingredient and a few drops of white oxide. There's 2 modern colors that are indeed dead on matches to Packard blue and use a large amount of transparent toner to make. 1 is Chrysler Corp "Nightwatch Blue" from the early/mid 80s. The other is "Midnight Blue" from late 70s Mercury/T-bird/Lincoln. I used to know the color codes by heart, but aside from that the process to duplicate true Packard blue will require a black base. At least through 1947 all Packards were sprayed black and visually inspected for fit and finish. This is stated in the many dealer handbooks available to train sellers on the steps it took to build the best. With a black base and transparent toner in the top color the depth is breathtaking if done right. Think of it like doing a candy apple custom over silver or gold. Regardless of color, they were all black 1st and strictly for inspection. That black changes the tone of any color chosen and will go a long way to getting the "correct" look.