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I have a pair of 63s with Daytona Blue paint and often wonder how close they are to the actual original color. (both have older paint jobs) What I would like to know is what new model car has a color that is close to the 63 original? I have been looking around and was surprised how many current cars and trucks use a dark blue color with a minimal amount of metallic flake. Has anybody seen something recently that looks the same as Daytona Blue for comparison? Thanks.
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Re: Dayton Blue 63
My 63 was originaly Daytona Blue. It was repainted some years ago black. I am currently looking into painting it back to Daytona Blue. In a close inspection of the car I could find several places where the original paint exists. Under the windshield stainless, Under the door panels, under the door alignment shims. I found the area under the door panels to have the largest undisturbed area of original paint. The paint was covered all these years and I would think it is very close the original shade of blue. Some research on your car will probably yeild the same results. -
How about comparing to original paint chips
(Say) from Dupont or RM. The paint will be the same age, but not subject to exposure weathering.Comment
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Re: How about comparing to original paint chips
You can get the original formula mixed from Dupont in modern paints . Why try to find something close when you can get the right stuff.BillComment
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Re: How about comparing to original paint chips
Well the best way to match original color is find it on your car and match it. The underside of the deck lid is the most likely place, of course if it's not painted. Because of changes in materials, IE lead, mixing todays paints won't match the original color, what you get is todays color, in a week it might be different. If you've ever bought several gallons of paint you must mix all of them together to get a constant color. There is a member that has been researching Milano Maroon here was his finding.
" Neither the DuPont nor PPG (Ditzler) current lacquer formulas will give you the right color. Unfortunately, I know.
I suggest you contact Robert Wilson in Aiken, SC. You can reach him during the day toll-free at (877) 637-1227. He has the right '66 maroon color formula for PPG acrylic lacquer. This formula was created using modern PPG mixing tints by matching dried samples to the original maroon paint remaining under his '66 deck lid.
If you intend to use a modern type of paint, a lacquer formula probably won't be much help. Sorry, but that's all I have."
My car was matched to the deck lid and I think it's the best match out there.
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Re: Dayton Blue 63
I'm not going to be painting for a good while but just wanted to get a good idea of the proper color. I'll look at the spots suggested but guess attending a meet will be the best way to see a proper color on a complete car.Comment
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