1956 trunk paint
01-21-2017, 04:12 PM
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1956 trunk paint
I'm restoring a 56 with red interior. I know the inside of the trunk should be red as well, but I need to know the shade or paint code for the trunk. Thanks
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01-21-2017, 09:38 PM
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It's Venetian Red but paint numbers will differ between manufacturers. Ditzler is 70694, DuPont 59388. I'm sure there are others.
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carlisle61 (01-22-2017)
01-22-2017, 09:03 AM
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Trunk paint is unbuffed lacquer. There is no special code. It is the same as the interior.
If you try to use a modern paint, like urethane, it will be to glossy. Some will say to flatten it chemically, but it won't look like unbuffed lacquer. PPG still sells/manufactures acrylic lacquer.
If you try to use a modern paint, like urethane, it will be to glossy. Some will say to flatten it chemically, but it won't look like unbuffed lacquer. PPG still sells/manufactures acrylic lacquer.
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Trunk paint is unbuffed lacquer. There is no special code. It is the same as the interior.
If you try to use a modern paint, like urethane, it will be to glossy. Some will say to flatten it chemically, but it won't look like unbuffed lacquer. PPG still sells/manufactures acrylic lacquer.
If you try to use a modern paint, like urethane, it will be to glossy. Some will say to flatten it chemically, but it won't look like unbuffed lacquer. PPG still sells/manufactures acrylic lacquer.
