Re: Packard Blue Crossreference?

Posted by Highlander160 On 2008/9/6 16:56:08

I may have archived some color codes for the database. Gotta dig tomorrow. There are indeed 2 modernistic formulas that duplicate Packard Blue. One was a 70s Mercury color and the other an 80 Chrysler color called Nightwatch Blue (don't remember the Mercury color name). Extremely dark, almost black, best if done in lacquer then spray out a panel. Take that panel back for a custom mix for today's base/clears or single stage paints. Current mixing bases are different enough to not allow a true effect when compared to old recipies.

The biggest trick is pretty obvious to me. One of my secrets though not alone or original. Clue? The way Packard applied the color (most of their colors).