70 LT1 - Correct Paint
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70 LT1 - Correct Paint
Hi all - what is the best source to understand what the correct (as in left the factory) paint to use - I don't see anything in the AIM - i am not limiting myself to exterior paint...but what kind of black (flat, semi, glossy) were the a-arms or some bracket...what kind of orange for the orange bits - i am hoping for a guide that gives a part number or some identifier that one can then go to a modern paint dealer like dupont or ppg and find out what the current match is - thanks!! ed 
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Ed,
There were many colors and various levels of gloss used on the chassis, drive line, suspension and body. What are you trying to accomplish? A NCRS look, a clean driver look, a BETTER than new look?
Also, it depends somewhat on the year of the car, too. Help!
Regards,
Alan
PS: My first thought for a source of information would be the NCRS 'Tech Manual and Judging Guide' for your car.
There were many colors and various levels of gloss used on the chassis, drive line, suspension and body. What are you trying to accomplish? A NCRS look, a clean driver look, a BETTER than new look?
Also, it depends somewhat on the year of the car, too. Help!
Regards,
Alan
PS: My first thought for a source of information would be the NCRS 'Tech Manual and Judging Guide' for your car.
Last edited by Alan 71; Jan 3, 2008 at 05:50 PM.
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Alan - many thanks - the title of the thread is cryptic...but it meant to say that the car is a 1970 LT1 - i am going to try to restore this to original specs (so NCRS) - it is that type of guide i am looking for - that is, the oem paint spec for the chassis is XYZ and the paint spec for the control arms is ABC, etc. - thanks - ed 
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Melting Slicks
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My AIM for the '77 has pages of information specifically for what you need.
I can't imagine that information is not included in the AIM, someone with a complete '70 AIM is sure to help you out.
I can't imagine that information is not included in the AIM, someone with a complete '70 AIM is sure to help you out.
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I believe others have suggested this as well but your best bet is the 1970-72 NCRS Tech Guide which will indicate finish type (gloss, semi-gloss, flat, etc) but it will not state paint by name. All exterior paint was acrylic lacquer which will be a challenge but the latest paint guidelines suggest that exterior paint finish must look like lacquer which is where your orange peel look comes into play. So, keep the zester peeler in the drawer.
I agree the Tech Guide offers "guidelines" but lacks the preciseness you may need for an accurate restoration...that's where the NCRS Tech Board comes into play. Using the archives, you can pretty much search and find others that have had the same questions and the responses. For my 78, I've done this and at least know what information I'm missing.
Hope this helps
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I think the original lacquers had lead based pigments (for some colors). Then the lacquers were formulated with lead free pigments and I think the next step was that the lacquers were discontinued ...at least here in California. Don't know about elsewhere Here in California, starting tis year, body shops must use water based paints (for the color coat). What I'm thinking is that acrylic lacquer is not available, or perhaps if it is, paint shops can't shoot it. I'm sure someone who is a professional painter has a better understanding as to lacquer availabiliity than me.