C3, 1972 Rocker covers colour code required

[Joe Chalhoub]

restoring my 1972 rocker covers, we all know that the colour code is Chevy Orange but what is the actual code of it?

many thanks

[Wayne P.]

Re: C3, 1972 Rocker covers colour code required

I don't think there is an actual code. I like Krylon Chevy orange.

[Patrick H.]

Re: C3, 1972 Rocker covers colour code required

If you stop by your local paint supply shop, and ask for a quart of enamel Chevy orange (assuming you want to spray it) they will likely have the code and be able to mix it for you.

Patrick

[Joe Chalhoub]

Re: C3, 1972 Rocker covers colour code required

now check this response...I got that on a different corvette forum...So i thought i would share it with you

PPG paint. Here is the factory-correct color code and the whole mixing formula:-

PPG Delstar Chevy Engine Orange, DAR #60524 H Mixing Formula (1 qt, cummulative): DMR 400 4.0 units, DMR 405 160.0 units, DMR 464 660 units, DXR 495 680 units, DMR 499 1250 units, Mix the paint 8:6:1 Delstar/DTR601 Reducer/DXR80 Catalyst and shoot it with a paint gun. If you have a new engine back from the machine shop and it’s bare metal, prime the entire engine, block, heads, etc. with PPG DP40LF Epoxy Primer mixed 2:1 with DP402LF Catalyst.

[Patrick H.]

Re: C3, 1972 Rocker covers colour code required

See, I told you paint shops would have this info.

That's how someone got it for you. But unless you happen to have a PPG dealer as your supplier, it probably won't mean squat to the guy behind the desk selling DuPont paint. He will have a different code.

Patrick

[Wayne L.]

Re: C3, 1972 Rocker covers colour code required

I get Dupli-Color DE-1620 (rattle can)at my local NAPA store. Many other auto parts stores also carry it. Works great!