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Packard Blue vs Centennial Blue
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It is hard to tell from the color cards, but is Packard Blue darker than Centennial Blue?

It is for a 1938 Car.

Posted on: 2020/8/21 12:52
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Re: Packard Blue vs Centennial Blue
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Yes.

Posted on: 2020/8/21 13:24
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Re: Packard Blue vs Centennial Blue
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For 1937 the Dupont formulas were:
Name, paint #, ounces

Packard Blue 246-31469
Prussian Blue 246-052 30 3/4
White 246-0091 1 7/16

Centennial Blue 246-31887
Melori Blue 246-051 13 1/2
White 246-0091 11 3/4
Prussian Blue 246-052 3 5/8
Black 246-020 3 3/8

(unfortunately, my formatting is getting lost.)

Posted on: 2020/8/21 17:25
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Re: Packard Blue vs Centennial Blue
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Bob,

Thanks for the research. I will go get some mixed up and see how it matches up.

Bill

Posted on: 2020/8/22 7:55
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Re: Packard Blue vs Centennial Blue
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I am glad to help when I can....

Bob

Posted on: 2020/8/22 19:50
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