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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Does anyone know what color or type of green paint is on the birdcage and under the dash??
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Zinc chromate primer.
Marine or aircraft supplier for the good stuff.
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Hi 71w,
Noonie put you on the right track with the aircraft info.
The color of the primer varied as production went on. 2 colors are available from various vendors but don't have the zinc chromate in them because of the epa.
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I had this paint for my 71 mixed from a sample by my local automotive paint supplier.



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Go with a self-etching primer. It has the same color and DEFINITELY prevents rust way more than other primers. You can buy it in a spray can by Dupli-Color at NAPA #EDAP1690. Listen, Dupli-Color is owned by Sherwin Williams, who by the way produces the Martin-Senour paint NAPA sells ...and their own line of automotive paint. I used to buy the self-etching primer in a qt with activator, which was Very expensive. Now you can get it in an aerosol can and it is a very convenient and inexpensive way to have it around the shop for misc parts, etc. I've been using it for 6-8 years and it works great. It has the same color as the above. Good luck,

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