Paint code question
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There is a comprehensive list of paint codes at this website.
http://www.corvettepaintcodes.com/
Hope this helps.
http://www.corvettepaintcodes.com/
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The NCRS' original Specification Guide book, first printed in 1989, included paint numbers. It shows the original nitrocellulose lacquer numbers as follows:
Sportsman Red: DuPont = 1905-H, Ditzler = DAL70418
Polo White: DuPont = 1783-H, Ditzler = DAL8011, RM = 54V91
I don't know if this will help, but I figured it couldn't hurt.
Sportsman Red: DuPont = 1905-H, Ditzler = DAL70418
Polo White: DuPont = 1783-H, Ditzler = DAL8011, RM = 54V91
I don't know if this will help, but I figured it couldn't hurt.
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If you need red and white to spray and match, I have 4 cars that have been painted the red interior and white exterior. I have extra paint and will be glad to provide it to you free of charge. This gloss level is different for places on the car and I can gladly share that with you also.
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Correct Color Codes
MasterDave, here are correct color match codes for Polo White and Sportsman Red. The color was matched to "original" samples taken from an original 1953, #130, from areas that were not normally seen by the sunlight.
These codes are 100% correct, regardless of anything else.
Dupont Chromabase, Base Coat/Clear Coat
Polo White - P1923K
Sportsman Red - C9236K
Dash Top Red - Should be flat
I normally flatten down the trunk and conv top areas just a bit, taking into consideration that these areas were not buffed at the factory. Not as flat as the dash top though. This can be accomplished with a Matte Clear from Dupont.
I leave the steering column and steering wheel a normal gloss as the rest of the car.
Polo White door jams - I normally use the Matte Clear on the door shells and jams, since these areas were not buffed. This is accomplished by rolling back the tape so there is not a sharp edge when done spraying.
If you need the formula for an exact Pennant Blue match, I can email it to you, along with the tan for 1954.
Good luck with the project and please keep posting pictures.
These codes are 100% correct, regardless of anything else.
Dupont Chromabase, Base Coat/Clear Coat
Polo White - P1923K
Sportsman Red - C9236K
Dash Top Red - Should be flat
I normally flatten down the trunk and conv top areas just a bit, taking into consideration that these areas were not buffed at the factory. Not as flat as the dash top though. This can be accomplished with a Matte Clear from Dupont.
I leave the steering column and steering wheel a normal gloss as the rest of the car.
Polo White door jams - I normally use the Matte Clear on the door shells and jams, since these areas were not buffed. This is accomplished by rolling back the tape so there is not a sharp edge when done spraying.
If you need the formula for an exact Pennant Blue match, I can email it to you, along with the tan for 1954.
Good luck with the project and please keep posting pictures.
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MasterDave, here are correct color match codes for Polo White and Sportsman Red. The color was matched to "original" samples taken from an original 1953, #130, from areas that were not normally seen by the sunlight.
These codes are 100% correct, regardless of anything else.
Dupont Chromabase, Base Coat/Clear Coat
Polo White - P1923K
Sportsman Red - C9236K
Dash Top Red - Should be flat
I normally flatten down the trunk and conv top areas just a bit. Not as flat as the dash top though. This can be accomplished with a Matte Clear from Dupont.
I leave the steering column and steering wheel a normal gloss as the rest of the car.
Polo White door jams - I normally use the Matte Clear on the door shells and jams, since these areas were not buffed. This is accomplished by rolling back the tape so there is not a sharp edge when done spraying.
If you need the formula for an exact Pennant Blue match, I can email it to you, along with the tan for 1954.
Good luck with the project and please keep posting pictures.
These codes are 100% correct, regardless of anything else.
Dupont Chromabase, Base Coat/Clear Coat
Polo White - P1923K
Sportsman Red - C9236K
Dash Top Red - Should be flat
I normally flatten down the trunk and conv top areas just a bit. Not as flat as the dash top though. This can be accomplished with a Matte Clear from Dupont.
I leave the steering column and steering wheel a normal gloss as the rest of the car.
Polo White door jams - I normally use the Matte Clear on the door shells and jams, since these areas were not buffed. This is accomplished by rolling back the tape so there is not a sharp edge when done spraying.
If you need the formula for an exact Pennant Blue match, I can email it to you, along with the tan for 1954.
Good luck with the project and please keep posting pictures.
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No disrespect, but this is a12 year old thread. You would be much better off to start a new one . Also if you update your profile to show where you are you will get more responses from people near you. 
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