Re: Paint Advice

Posted by Bobby On 2012/8/10 10:11:30

Hi Mark,

First, I think it not so "Neurotic" to repaint door jambs, if I found those on my car I'd probably go howling into the night until I could fix them! The real question isn't so much your behavior in response to such regrettable action, but rather the last owner's thought process in taking a brush to a car!

Color choice is personal, you have to ask yourself what the goals here are: Do you value originality (for show purposes or resale or just the satisfaction of knowing it's 'Factory correct')or is it more important for you to express your own creativity? Personally, I go for the former, I bought a Packard b/c I respect and admire the company and what it stood for (and produced), so if I was to restore, I'd do so with a sympathetic eye and choose a factory color. Actually, being the purist I am, I'd probably restore it to it's original color.

The Clipper was/is really a gorgeous car, I haven't ever seen one in a color that I didn't like, so I think you really can't go wrong with any of the available stock choices. Also, note that in the post war years, the dealer might repaint the car any color the owner chose, but at additional expense, and at some local body shop..these cars were not available as customs.

Good luck and post a pic!