It looks like the paint is very weathered and that will make matching it difficult. I would suggest you go online and do a search for PPG Automotive Paint and find a distributor near you. They should have the ability to scan your paint and make recommendations on color. You may also be able to visit one of your local Parts Stores like NAPA, Autozone, Orielly's, Advanced Auto, etc... and ask them about automotive paint. I'm no expert, but have had good results with Matrix, Nason, and PPG products.......
Don't take this to the bank, but it looks very much like Ocean Green which those closest I've found is the more modern GM Paint Code WE5765. You could get a pint ( my supplier did ) mixed up and test it.
In the Tech Tips on Stovebolt.com you can find a lot of information about original paint colors .
Hope this helps and good luck.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604 In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell." "They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel."
Nonetheless, Ronnie's suggestion is good. There were no interior color codes available for the interior of my 54/55 GMC COE. PPG did a color scan/match on the two colors (one had a metallic sheen) and the matches were superb. They scanned clean interior areas/parts that were not normally in the open.
Good luck - by the way, nice truck and nice words on it.
Nonetheless, Ronnie's suggestion is good. There were no interior color codes available for the interior of my 54/55 GMC COE. PPG did a color scan/match on the two colors (one had a metallic sheen) and the matches were superb. They scanned clean interior areas/parts that were not normally in the open.
Good luck - by the way, nice truck and nice words on it.
Tim, No , the color I referenced - Ocean Green WE5765 is not an original color offered in 63......but it sure looks like its a close match based on the paint I had mixed and have sprayed. The "shiny" paint on the passenger door looks like it could have been Glenwood Green, WA5100. That is the only shade of green offered in 1962-1963 that looks similar to whats on the picture of BoToepfer's truck, based on my limited research. Don't ya love matching 55 year old paint ?
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604 In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell." "They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel."
Here's a chart, difficult to read......second row from the left, 4th chip down from top is the Glenwood Green
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Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604 In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell." "They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel."
Bo, Are you trying to find the truck's original paint code? Or are you trying to match the current color which I suspect is not original?
PPG dealer up in Upper Marlboro has a person that is pretty savy with what is available, what they can make and can cross reference. They can put some colors in a can to spray small touch ups. Otherwise, our car quest on airport rd has been able to scan my colors and mix a match.
~ HB 1966 Chevrolet K-10 | Ghost: formerly Flappy Fenders | In the Stovebolt Gallery 1962 Chevrolet C10 1962 Suburban
Let's say you find the original paint code and someone that can mix it, it won't match the patina. Your post elsewhere mentioned a hood replacement so I still recommend using the old hood because you are not going to match the patina even if you find the original color.
Don't waste your time looking for the paint code. Take previous posters recommendation of getting a local paint store to match what you have as this will be closer to what you have vs what was the original color. Note, you may get the same color, but it will be shinier and so will appear to be a different color. The paint shop will use a special camera to match the color but will polish the sample before they read it... won't work otherwise.
50+ year old faded paint took 50+ years to get the patina it has so getting a modern match is near impossible. The attempt may look just like that... "an attempt". I still say you might be better off working with the pieces you have and try to avoid any painting whatsoever. The repaired sections will look repaired, which is a far better result than trying to hide the repair.
Show us pictures of the affected areas...maybe we can help you there?
