Car Paint Chips & Colors
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I came across a web site today that shows a lot of auto paint colors that I thought others here might find helpful. To view it, go to https://paintref.com/paintref/index.shtml
Posted on: 2021/12/28 17:36
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According to that site, the original color of my 1965 Imperial LeBaron (which had been repainted black before I bought it in 1972) was Patrician Gold!
Posted on: 2021/12/29 2:06
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All generalities are false.
Once I thought I was wrong but I was mistaken. Don Pierson Packard / IMPERIAL page CA DMV Licensed Vehicle VIN Verification 1951 Henney-Packard 3-Door Long Wheelbase Air Force Ambulance The 1951 Henney-Packard is For Sale! 1954 Packard Patrician 1954 Packard Patrician Parts Car 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan |
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Thanks--i'll be picking up some paint tomorrow for my '37 115c. (hickory green, bronze pinstripes)
Posted on: 2021/12/30 0:05
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IIRC, it's been reported here that the old Packard paint/color codes (not sure how far back) have been converted to modern formulas, but your local supplier has to contact PPG for those formulas.
However, I'm no where near ready to pursue that avenue. Perhaps others will chime in with additional details and more recent experience.
Posted on: 2021/12/30 16:19
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The local counter guy did contact PPG while I was there, and perhaps due to the holiday, or due to inexperienced staff working at PPG, they didn't know where to start with it.
Doesn't exactly inspire confidence in their corporation...
Posted on: 2021/12/30 16:22
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autocolorlibrary.com/pages/1937-Packard.html
This is part of TCP GLobal in CA. Find your color, order the smallest amount you can, do a spray out and send it to your local supplier to make all you need. A bit of leg work but worth the effort. I think mail order paint and supplies adds effort and expense to the job that's not necessary. Lots of reasons to buy local from a logistic point of view.
Posted on: 2022/1/11 10:58
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TCP Global uses (Last time I checked) PPG. I found their cost to be 2/3's to 3/4's cheaper that my local shops. I think they now offer free shipping.
Posted on: 2022/1/11 19:36
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Thanks--I just ordered paint for my '37.
Posted on: 2022/1/11 21:26
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