Paint Codes

[Mike Teske]

Starting a thread to try and collect information on how to procure the original paint mixes. Seems like many have had problems so if we can collect the information in one place then we can reset the clock on how to procure the correct paint.
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I am having a challenge with the paint code 08 Deep Bronze

the painter (a friend) and I have not been able find a paint mix that matches the unique color

Here are some pictures of 2990 which I think is similar to what original paint is remaining on 1791
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And here is the remaining paint from 1791
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Anyone have any ideas on how to get the correct paint mixed today?

We should add the other paint codes if anyone has information on them

Thanks and cheers

Mike
gt40guy@hotmail.com
865-323-6643

[jdsnoddy]

Mike:
Please help me out here. I am searching for understanding.
In this day of modern technology, why can't you take a sample, like under the back seat, trunk, or some other hidden place, have it analyzed on the spectrum like they do at Lowes and Home Depot? Help me out here please.

[Mike Teske]

We tried that John but the place you get the sample needed to be flat and large enough to let the spectrum analyzer sit flat. The only are we had that was original paint was not large enough or flat enough. Also- the metallic size and content is a not precise with the spectrum analyzer from what they said. So finding the original formula would be best- if at all possible.

[jdsnoddy]

Kewl. Totally understand. Thanks.
Buddy Holiday had a paint page in his book which identified matches circa 1973. You might start by updating his work.

[Egenolf]

The dealers book contains paint samples.




Are they large enough?

[jdsnoddy]

Holger:
You are amazing. Do you also have samples of the DSO colors?