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| | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | FORRESTER OR ?? DARK GREEN PAINT: Having this 5 window , we want to paint it a dark green color and the references to original paint colors, although some good references are available, no current color codes cross to new paints. SO
Does anybody have current dark green paint code that we can go look @ in the color match section of our local auto paint supply shop? We're still in the process of restorating and new eng. installation and it's that time.
many thanks
Jim & Caroline
The highway is for gamblers, better use your good sense."
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 279 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 279 | Chevy Duty has the paint premixed and ready to go.I ordered some Forester green for this work truck that I put together and I tested it on a small panel and it looks pretty good.
Gangster whites and straight pipes.....
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | Here's a thread that should have all the numbers you need.
http://www.stovebolt.com/bboard/cgi-bin//ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=001834#000000
If you need more info type "forester green" in the search box.
Curt
1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | What is the year and name of the color? GMC or Chevrolet?
PPG is often able to mix old colors | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 364 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 364 | I just got some PPG Acrylic Enamel, I'll get you the paint code this evening.
Keith
If it were easy they'd have grade schoolers doing it!
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 364 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 364 | The PPG equivalent to "forester green" is "woodland green" Chev/GMC Truck color
paint code is DAR 42850.
Now is there anyone out there who can give me the PPG code for the interior "champaign" color.
Keith
If it were easy they'd have grade schoolers doing it!
| | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 213 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2003 Posts: 213 | I used the old code 40519 (?) and called ppg. They gave me a formula that they thought would match. I had a quart mixed and painted the inside of my fenders with it. I think it was closer to Juniper green; lighter than I wanted.
I may try Jaguar's British Racing Green, as it is a very dark green, with no metalic. To each their own I guess. Anybody else look at this twist? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 627 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 627 | oldchevytrucks.com sells the original colors in enamel. A Dupont supplier can whip up any old GM paint that you know the correct name for. I have not needed Forester Green but they mixed Juniper Green that is a perfect match when compared to a cleaned off greasy spot on my 1955.1 Chevy firewall. I had the same experience with 1950 GMC Pimpernel Scarlet.
Mike Barnes
1950 GMC 1-ton pickup
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | Many thanks to all that have added their great information to help clear up some possible lost but valuble needed information on paint colors.
jim
Jim & Caroline
The highway is for gamblers, better use your good sense."
Gooday-that's my 1¢ answer due to the lousy economy ~ cause I ain't got - no . mo . doe
Every Shaver | Now Can Snore | Six More Minutes | Than Before ... | Half A Pound for Half a Dollar | Spread On Thin | Above the Collar || BURMA-SHAVE
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 34 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 34 | Did anyone follow-up on the "champaign" color for the interior? I can't find the numbers for this one anywhere.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 158 | Interior color? Drop a note to Bob Adler. [email protected]He can help with this. Cheers, mark. '51 3100 | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 364 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 364 | Still At It,
See my other post entitled, "Champaign".
Keith
If it were easy they'd have grade schoolers doing it!
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | I have the paint code using PPG # for Forrester Green as
DBU46296 SC
Jim & Caroline
The highway is for gamblers, better use your good sense."
Gooday-that's my 1¢ answer due to the lousy economy ~ cause I ain't got - no . mo . doe
Every Shaver | Now Can Snore | Six More Minutes | Than Before ... | Half A Pound for Half a Dollar | Spread On Thin | Above the Collar || BURMA-SHAVE
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