64 dupont daytona blue paint code

[Steve Whitaker]

Anyone have a good daytona blue,dupont lacquer mix formula?

Thanks Steve

[William C.]

Re: 64 dupont daytona blue paint code

Original DuPont code was 4395-L if that helps.

[Michael H.]

Re: 64 dupont daytona blue paint code

I just completed a body off on my 1963 Daytona Blue convertible. If you're not hung up on laquer or Dupont, I highly recommend Sikkens Autobase system. The clearcoat produced hardly any orange peel and buffed out to beautiful shine.

[Loren L.]

Ditsler was 12696 and

RM was 1539/

[G B.]

DuPont is dead

Steve -

DuPont's current formula for this color lacquer does not match the '63-4 shade. I know. I bought two gallons of it without testing first. It is based on DuPont's current lacquer mixing shades, and their metallic particles are too large.

I can give you the right formula in modern PPG lacquer if that is of interest to you. Let me know if you want me to look it up.

[Roy Braatz]

Re: 64 dupont daytona blue paint code

I posted this before useing todays metallic particles change the color dramatically even useing the original formula. You must ask or find the early stuff weather your useing two stage or lacquer.

[Steve Whitaker]

Re: DuPont is dead

Jerry, thanks for reply. Is this the formula you posted on 23 dec 2002? You said dont use too much or too large metal flakes,is the correct amount in this formula, or something to tell the paint store? Have any of you dayton blue guys tried this? thanks, Steve