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richberman
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Does anyone know the modern code for Colorado Red? I wish to paint my texas cooler fan.
thanks,
rich
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rich
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Colorado Red Color code anyone
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bighealeysource
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Hey Rich,
Per Anders Clausager's book, Colorado Red is as follows:
BMC code # RD.2
ICI code # 3742
Don't have the US MFG's numbers but imagine someone else will help out!
Regards,
Mike
Per Anders Clausager's book, Colorado Red is as follows:
BMC code # RD.2
ICI code # 3742
Don't have the US MFG's numbers but imagine someone else will help out!
Regards,
Mike
Bob_Spidell
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richberman said:
This is one for the Concours guys, but I don't think the original fan color was Colorado Red (if you're interested in the original color). The red fan color always looks to me to have a bit of blue in it, whereas Colorado Red seems orangish. I seem to recall the fan color was something like a 'Chinese Red,' or something with 'Chinese' in it.
FWIW, my BJ8 was originally CR, but has been resprayed twice. The latest coat looks very close to CR, and is a perfect colorimeter match for a GM color, 'Peking Red.'
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My concours guide says the color is close to Colorado red.
pkmh
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After reading the post about whether to restore or not to restore, and furthermore, where it discusses about the existing painted finishes new vs. patina and all, I decided to offer the following as an idea or alternative in paint solutions and codes, if you will.
But mind you, I have practiced the following only in remote areas where it doesn't really matter or is pretty much concealed, so accept with a grain of salt. It is not a concours solution but one that helps me live with my imperfections, or until I decide to go for a 'complete paint overhaul', if I decide to do so down the road.
So, in addition to indicating GM's Code as Peking Red (I do appreciate learning that, BTW), then one might consider using and mixing ready made sprays.
I've also used Chinese Red on my *Colorado Red (*supposedly), but tends to be a tad bit brighter on mine, though not much.
So I tried mixing Sunrise Red (brighter) with Colonial Red (darker) and made a sample to match before applying.
The real point is they make a lot of different color variations so where you have nicks and what not, then it becomes a matter of experimenting and matching up.
The one thing I still need to determine is how well the final outcome would be if I were to sand, compound and buff out these small areas given the existing paint I have. I've had practice with this sort of thing before in the past when I did a single stage paint job on my former sports car and adding to dings or scuffs and then buffing out along the way.
I think of it as a compromise, a solution for small or concealed areas, a matter of trial and error.
Paul
But mind you, I have practiced the following only in remote areas where it doesn't really matter or is pretty much concealed, so accept with a grain of salt. It is not a concours solution but one that helps me live with my imperfections, or until I decide to go for a 'complete paint overhaul', if I decide to do so down the road.
So, in addition to indicating GM's Code as Peking Red (I do appreciate learning that, BTW), then one might consider using and mixing ready made sprays.
I've also used Chinese Red on my *Colorado Red (*supposedly), but tends to be a tad bit brighter on mine, though not much.
So I tried mixing Sunrise Red (brighter) with Colonial Red (darker) and made a sample to match before applying.
The real point is they make a lot of different color variations so where you have nicks and what not, then it becomes a matter of experimenting and matching up.
The one thing I still need to determine is how well the final outcome would be if I were to sand, compound and buff out these small areas given the existing paint I have. I've had practice with this sort of thing before in the past when I did a single stage paint job on my former sports car and adding to dings or scuffs and then buffing out along the way.
I think of it as a compromise, a solution for small or concealed areas, a matter of trial and error.
Paul
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Rich, FWIW.... Colorado Red... I got this number from Tom Kovacs (Fourintune) years ago PPG 72990k DAU...and I painted my 1961 MKI with it... really liked it... so when I was getting ready to paint my BJ7 Works Tribute car (did it myself) I went to the local paint shop with that number. They said to use PPG DCC 72990 LEAD FORMULA.... for a single stage 2 part paint... that would match the old DAU number, you can clear coat it or not, your choice. So that's the paint I used... love it.
That said, I've seen "Colorado Red" with more orange than mine (I like it with less orange). The reality is that when the factory ran low on paint they ran down to the local paint shop and got some mixed up... didn't always turn out exactly the same. I've seen blues differ from the factory too.
Good luck,
Steve
https://stevesaustinhealey.com
That said, I've seen "Colorado Red" with more orange than mine (I like it with less orange). The reality is that when the factory ran low on paint they ran down to the local paint shop and got some mixed up... didn't always turn out exactly the same. I've seen blues differ from the factory too.
Good luck,
Steve
https://stevesaustinhealey.com