Color differences...
Thread Starter
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: wichita KS
Color differences...
How do you tell the difference between Daytona Blue and Laguna Blue? I think my 64 is Daytona Blue. It is navy/metallic that looks from almost black to mid blue deppending on the light.
Race Director
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 12,712
Likes: 2,270
Re: Color differences... (kansas_midyear)
The '63-'64 Daytona Blue (code 916) is a very dark blue - a shade class sometimes referred to as "Navy blue", but I don't think it was metallic. The only metallic color available in '63 was Sebring Silver and it was an extra cost item - $80.70. Sebring Silver was not available in '64 and Laguna blue was only available in '66 (code 977). You might want to run these codes by an auto paint supplier to check the manufacturer's numbers and formulas.
Duke
[Modified by SWCDuke, 5:51 PM 7/16/2003]
Duke
[Modified by SWCDuke, 5:51 PM 7/16/2003]
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 2,112
Likes: 3
From: Kingston, TN
St. Jude Donor '06
Re: Color differences... (RichF)
Daytona is a true blue, but it does have light metallic. Laguna is a blue with green and purple. Looks really different when the sun hits it. Also metallic.
Thread Starter
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: wichita KS
Re: Color differences... (vettes1st)
Here is a mediocre quality picture of my car. (scaned not digital). Its definitely mettalic. Its definitely changes color in sun. And its definitely not the original paint. I was hoping it was at least a corvette color though. :confused:
I found a better picture.
[Modified by kansas_midyear, 10:37 PM 7/16/2003]
[Modified by kansas_midyear, 10:54 PM 7/16/2003]
[Modified by kansas_midyear, 10:55 PM 7/16/2003]
I found a better picture.
[Modified by kansas_midyear, 10:37 PM 7/16/2003]
[Modified by kansas_midyear, 10:54 PM 7/16/2003]
[Modified by kansas_midyear, 10:55 PM 7/16/2003]
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 17,278
Likes: 6
From: If I say it's safe to surf this beach ......then it's safe to surf this beach
Re: Color differences... (kansas_midyear)
I think my 64 is Daytona Blue. It is navy/metallic that looks from almost black to mid blue deppending on the light.
There is a slight metallic content to Daytona Blue when viewed up close in strong light. A few years ago I got a front spoiler from Ecklers when they still had a paint & body shop so I had them paint it Daytona Blue and it was very true to the original with the metallic.
Laguna Blue from '66 is like an extremely dark teal and when viewed side x side against a true blue you can see the difference.
Both are fantastic colors. If I had a '66 in need of paint, Laguna would definately be a consideration.
