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| | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 37 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 37 | I was curious if anyone knew of a paint or paint code that is close to the red used by Omaha Standard in the 1950's. I emailed Omaha Standard, but they could only give me today's paint code, which is an automotive urethane. That's fine for painting modern steel beds, but I want a good oil based enamel paint to use on the wood. My truck is a 51 6400 with the original Omaha Standard cattle/grain bed with hoist. I'm trying to preserve the wood, but also preserve the originality as best I can. Thanks for the help.
1949 Studebaker 2R16A 1961 Chevrolet Impala 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 1971 C10 | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,276 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,276 | If you can get a good paint chip off of it take it to a Home Depot and tell the pait experts what you are doing and I bet they can mix you something that will match | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 37 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 37 | That's a good idea. What paint is left is pretty faded, but I'll certainly give it a try. Thanks.
1949 Studebaker 2R16A 1961 Chevrolet Impala 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 1971 C10 | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,276 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,276 | Maybe try and buff and wax you chip first  LOL | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 92 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 92 | Look at the back side of the chip, it should still be the original color,
Scott | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 37 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 37 | I'm gonna see if I can get a piece to turn loose. What paint is there is really not chiping, it's just weathered, worn, and faded. I suspect if I look a little closer I may be able to find something useful. thanks for the suggestions.
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