70 Front Grill Paint Color?

[Gregory G.]

What is the paint color name and number, so I can either touch up or repaint my grills.The paint is partially missing down in along the parking lamps.

[Terry M.]

Re: 70 Front Grill Paint Color?

It has been several years since I posted this, so I'll add it to the several identical posts that should be in the archives.

1970-1972 GRILLE PAINT

"Gray: Dupont 863-42103 to match WOA-3406" (one paint dealer reports to match WOE-340 in 1998) This spec, which is off the original print, may mean little to a Dupont supplier. Use code 9931 below for current (in 1999) match.
Use primer/sealer first then:
use Dupont code 9931 at 5% gloss level. (a flattener will have to be added to achieve this level) This code also includes an additive that will yield the rough surface of the gray area.

Small recess surrounding the lamp lens should be "flat black:
Dupont 898-9881 to match WA 30 x 848"
The words in quotation marks are from the original print for the grilles.
Please let us know how your search progresses. As the automotive paint industry changes this original information may have less and less relevance. As you can see, the last feedback I received was more than several years ago.

[Gregory G.]

Re: 70 Front Grill Paint Color?

Thank You Terry.Your post was extremely helpful.

I will keep you all informed if I find further information.

Greg

[Gregory G.]

Re: 70 Front Grill Paint Color UPDATE

Terry,

Upon calling Dupont directly, the Dupont Number 863-42103 is not found in their data files,but the Old Stock# Dupont code 9931 is, and is superceded by their new number for DK GRAY METALIC 723199 and that formulation date was 8/2/1990.Both paint codes were acrylic laquer,or Lucite.
The paint shops reccommend a color photo to match the existing color,since laquer here in N.Y. is no longer available.The paint can be made in a Base Coat Clear Coat.
Dupont was kind enough to fax the ingredients of the Grey 723199.Their phone number is 1-800-338-7668.

Hope this helps.

Greg

[Terry M.]

Re: 70 Front Grill Paint Color UPDATE

Thanks for the follow-up Greg. I'll add your information to the document so that the next person who asks will get more current information.