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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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I am fixing to paint the hood on my 61 and I need the paint code for Ermine White!! Also if anyone knows the back side (black) of the hood. paint code..... Thanks
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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I am fixing to paint the hood on my 61 and I need the paint code for Ermine White!! Also if anyone knows the back side (black) of the hood. paint code..... Thanks
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The underside of the hood is the same as the firewall and inner fenders - it's flattened black lacquer.
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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TYry to get it matched. What was "White" in 1961 is not the same with today's new paints and tints.
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Try to get it matched. What was "White" in 1961 is not the same with today's new paints and tints.
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Anything can match with clear base coat.. Ive done it.. I should make a video..
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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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John Thanks for the information it will be helpful. My injectors will stick through the hood where I cut. I don';t know how to post pictures are I would. The hood that I cut was a spare that I have had for 20 years. Thanks to all that helped
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