Small victory

[shawnd]

6 hours ago, 0TreeLemur said:

I had paint codes in the log books.  PPG wouldn't divulge the formula for the blue color, but Mike at Route66 paint said that he new how to mix it.    It is indistinguishable to my eyes.  He did that from a few photos I sent him under different lighting conditions!

That's incredible he was able to do that from photos! I took a panel to a local well known paint shop and they matched the colors perfectly. The color codes in the logbook are of no use as it doesn't take into account the effects of UV and nature over the ~40 years. I believe they need a 1x1 inch area to be able to sample.

[0TreeLemur]

56 minutes ago, shawnd said:

That's incredible he was able to do that from photos! I took a panel to a local well known paint shop and they matched the colors perfectly. The color codes in the logbook are of no use as it doesn't take into account the effects of UV and nature over the ~40 years. I believe they need a 1x1 inch area to be able to sample.

Yes it is.  When I first started painting, I was doubtful- it seemed too light but it darkened with each successive coat.  The two component paint they put in a rattle can must not have a lot of pigment in it.  But I sprayed outdoors in sunlight and stopped when it was as dark as the original.   I reckon it took 7 or 8 coats.   But it is a metallic paint and the guy did a heck of a job.

[1964-M20E]

now count how many times your as 202 instead of 201