... Silver Blue Metallic 
64silver blue question.
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The metallic in the original Dupont formulas are so small you almost almost need a magnifier to see them. Modern metallics are much larger. Rule of thumb is if you can pick out individual metallic from a 2 foot distance with the naked eye, then the metallic is too large to be "correct".
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Acrilic Lacquer
All 1964 Corvette paints were Acrlic Lacquer made by Dupont or RM. The NCRS has books on the subject. ''POLY'' is a term used since the 90's when polyurthene became a good paint product used in more modern applications. In a single stage application without clear coat it has a close approxmitation to the original color. If clear is added on top, which most paint shops use, then then original color is darkened way different from original.
It is almost impossible to fine original lacquer paint as the ''toners'' are no longer made, not to mention that laws forbid lacquer paint due to AIR RESOURCE BOARDS in each state. California outlawed lacquer back in the 90's, and today most states with strong smog and clean air laws have adapted the same.
Experts in the Corvette hobby can find what you want, but be prepared to pay $1000 per gallon.
It is almost impossible to fine original lacquer paint as the ''toners'' are no longer made, not to mention that laws forbid lacquer paint due to AIR RESOURCE BOARDS in each state. California outlawed lacquer back in the 90's, and today most states with strong smog and clean air laws have adapted the same.
Experts in the Corvette hobby can find what you want, but be prepared to pay $1000 per gallon.
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I have to custom tint colors to get them to darn near match the original color even after the clear is applied. But the depth to the color given when the clear is added on top is something I can not change or alter. Because there has to be enough clear (mil thickness) on the color to protect it...especially if it is a bsaecoat color applied.DUB