[Tigers] New paints

[steve wick]

Normally when I restore a car, I try to be exact with the paint, because it's just as expensive to do it right as to do it wrong. With the Tiger though, I'd be happy with close. Maybe only 1 in a 100 people I talk to even know what a Tiger is, so being a shade off won't be a big deal. With that said, I'm a big fan of Dark Blue's and Black and not so much a fan of Red. To be honest, I could paint the thing Ford Presidential Blue and be happier with it, but a little research and help from the group might make it "right" the first time.  🙂

Steve

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From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Tom Witt via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
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Subject: Re: [Tigers] New paints


I remember a number of years back this message board had a significant debate of what the real #86 BRG was. I recall discussion regarding paint that wasn't exposed to the elements still "aging," that a more recent repaint was therefore was more accurate as it had aged less, that any modern formulation method wasn't accurate and what REAL BRG was compared to Rootes BRG, and that Rootes got it wrong - I faintly recall one argument being (no that that mattered). Nothing wrong with striving for accuracy. It just seem like a moving target to hit and subject to the opinion of others. Wishing you the best in whatever you decide. In the end only YOU need to be content.

On 9/1/2021 5:53 AM, michael king wrote:
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<mailto: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

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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<mailto:gammaman at mokancomm.net>>
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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
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> 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.
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> If someone here has the current paint code for #58, pass it along.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> You really need a paint booth with correct equipment to spray, dry and
> cure water base paint.
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>
>
> Ron Fraser
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From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net<mailto: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<mailto:tigers at autox.team.net>>
> Subject: [Tigers] New paints
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> 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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