[Tigers] New paints

[michael king]

Steve,

Take off the latch panel for the bonnet covering the heater matrix in the
scuttle. The underside will have the original paint. And it won't be sun
faded.

On Wednesday, 1 September 2021, steve wick via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> I'd be interested in hearing if someone comes up with a modern paint code.
> My car is supposed to be Midnight Blue, but was stripped and repainted red
> back in the mid '70's, so I don't have a spot where I can have the paint
> shop scan the old paint.
>
> Steve
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Ron Fraser <
> rfraser at bluefrog.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, August 30, 2021 8:04 AM
> *To:* 'Richard Bruner' <gammaman at mokancomm.net>
> *Cc:* 'Lance Beauchamp' <blance598 at gmail.com>; tigers at autox.team.net <
> tigers at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Tigers] New paints
>
>
> Richard
>
>                 You probably got those numbers from me.
>
>
>
> The problem is that at my paint shop those old numbers no longer translate
> to a paint mix.
>
> Some paint shops may have those old paint codes and mixes available but
> most do not.
>
>
>
> Ron Fraser
>
>
>
> *From:* Richard Bruner <gammaman at mokancomm.net>
> *Sent:* Monday, August 30, 2021 10:54 AM
> *To:* Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com>
> *Cc:* 'Lance Beauchamp' <blance598 at gmail.com>; tigers at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Tigers] New paints
>
>
>
> This is what I had saved from somewhere:
>
> Ditzler code: 12633
> Dulux enamel: 97365
> Chrysler #: 75242838
> Burger code: 404.1710
> ICI: 2983
>
>
> On Mon, August 30, 2021 9:32 am, Ron Fraser via Tigers wrote:
> > Paint code 58 is Midnight Blue – Ditzler # 12633
> >
> >
> >
> > The problem is that these old paint codes do not correspond or translate
> > well into the new paint codes of today.
> >
> > 1st you need to see about getting the color match paint code you want for
> > your car.
> >
> > If someone here has the current paint code for #58, pass it along.
> >
> >
> >
> > Any Automotive paint shop should be able to mix the paint in single stage
> > or base coat/ clear coat.
> >
> > Single stage or BC/CC will most likely be determined by the painter’s
> > preference.
> >
> >
> >
> > Water base paints are sold to Professional Spray Paint Shops only as far
> > as I know. I have asked about water base paints and they would not sell
> > them to me.
> >
> > You really need a paint booth with correct equipment to spray, dry and
> > cure water base paint.
> >
> >
> >
> > Ron Fraser
> >
> >
> >
> >
> From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Lance Beauchamp
> > via Tigers
> > Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 8:40 AM
> > To: Tiger Club. Submission <tigers at autox.team.net>
> > Subject: [Tigers] New paints
> >
> >
> >
> > My 1964 Tiger thanks to a mishap and good insurance is getting a complete
> > repaint, my question is what is now the preferred paint used today . My
> > cars color is midnight blue, I believe 58 is the number. Should I do base
> > coat clear coat.
> >
> > I hear their is water based paints now, I'm not to up on the new
> products.
> > Any ideas are appreciated. Beau
> >
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Regards

Michael King
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