[Tigers] New paints

[Dave Barakat]

For what  ever it is worth my blue ’66 MK 1A with original paint code 58 was repainted with an AMC color code A-11514-D and matched extremely closely. Hope that helps and doesn’t obscure your quest!

> On Sep 1, 2021, at 5:50 PM, Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:
> 
> Steve and all
>  
>                 I found a possible modern paint code for #58 Midnight Blue – BS364
> No guarantees here – there was a ? next to that number.
> I’m hoping it just might get you close to the correct paint color.
>  
> Ron Fraser
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> From: steve wick <srwick at hotmail.com <mailto:srwick at hotmail.com>> 
> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2021 8:45 AM
> To: Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com <mailto:rfraser at bluefrog.com>>; 'Richard Bruner' <gammaman at mokancomm.net <mailto:gammaman at mokancomm.net>>
> Cc: 'Lance Beauchamp' <blance598 at gmail.com <mailto:blance598 at gmail.com>>; tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] New paints
>  
> 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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> From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net>> on behalf of Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com <mailto:rfraser at bluefrog.com>>
> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 8:04 AM
> To: 'Richard Bruner' <gammaman at mokancomm.net <mailto:gammaman at mokancomm.net>>
> Cc: 'Lance Beauchamp' <blance598 at gmail.com <mailto:blance598 at gmail.com>>; tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net> <tigers at autox.team.net <mailto: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 <mailto:gammaman at mokancomm.net>> 
> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 10:54 AM
> To: Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com <mailto:rfraser at bluefrog.com>>
> Cc: 'Lance Beauchamp' <blance598 at gmail.com <mailto:blance598 at gmail.com>>; tigers at autox.team.net <mailto: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 <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
> >
> >
> >
> > 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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