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10-11-2018, 12:42 PM | #1 |
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1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
I need paint repairs on my '34. Hopefully it's a true Dearborn blue. I'm hoping to blend it as the repairs aren't near shadow lines. its lacquer so I need the formula / toner numbers and quantities for acrylic lacquer. As I live in Massachusetts, I also need an out of state mail order supplier. Besides help, I welcome advice.
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10-11-2018, 02:25 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
Any color is going to be very difficult to match and I believe the formulas are not easy to come by as well. Maybe someone here on the Barn can help. You might try posting on the HAMB as well, a lot of painters over there.
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10-11-2018, 06:54 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
Thanks. I just posted the question on H.A.M.B.
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10-11-2018, 07:27 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
Just about any automotive paint store can computer match the color.You'll have to take a panel or the vehicle to them.
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10-11-2018, 07:51 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
Agree with Willit Stop. A couple of years ago, the generator mount bolt broke on my '34 which is painted Dearborn Blue. The fan broke and poked a hole in the right side of my hood. I took the damaged hood and had the auto paint store match the color. Two years later, I still cannot tell the difference.
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10-11-2018, 09:58 PM | #6 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
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I'm hoping to buy a pint and see if it matches rather then painting the whole car. |
10-12-2018, 09:22 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
I may have to paint the whole car. Does anyone have a the acrylic urethane Dearborn Blue formula. I have reservations about my paint color accuracy and would prefer not to duplicate if I can get a good formula. My supplier has no record of Dearborn Blue.
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10-12-2018, 01:41 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
I think this the place my dad had some 1930's color combo's made up for us...I think there is a guy that goes by Jimmy "Chips".....http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/ Maybe other barner's familiar with them can add or subtract.
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10-12-2018, 02:01 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
Dearborn Blue was a 1935 dark blue. I think the next couple of years the dark blue was called washington blue not quite as dark. I sent you the formula my supplier gave me for Dearborn Blue.
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10-12-2018, 09:02 PM | #10 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
Dearborn Blue started in 1934, code M-1723.
Keith, I got your formula. I assume its for acrylic urethane. Thank you. The last sources for lacquer appear to be gone. |
10-12-2018, 09:50 PM | #11 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
It is for acrylic enamel with hardner.
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10-12-2018, 11:38 PM | #12 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
This is off a ppg paint chip I'm guessing from the 80s? Don't know.
You might be able to get it decoded from a ppg rep. Please let me know if you find anything out from it. Best of luck! |
10-12-2018, 11:53 PM | #13 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
Just more picts of the chip chart for reference. Guess I could have these chips matched if ppg wanted to scan them.
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10-13-2018, 12:02 AM | #14 | |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
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DAL: code is for lacquer (nitrocellulose). Some on the chart I posted shows DQE colors also: enamel color. Enamel over lacquer will peal. Sealing with epoxy primer will last longer but you can't fade that. . |
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10-15-2018, 09:34 AM | #15 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
Thank you Tinker
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10-15-2018, 10:44 AM | #16 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
rockfla, that paint supply site appears to be all encompassing; any car any year in any color in enamel, urethane or lacquer. I ordered a quart of lacquer to see how good the match is. They are in California and he asked if I was in California as if they're the only state where it isn't illegal. Thanks, I'll post the results.
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10-15-2018, 11:51 AM | #17 | |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
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Was that "Jimmy Chip's"??? |
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10-15-2018, 07:20 PM | #18 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
I have PPG formula for dearborn blue in acrylic urethane ( Concept) I painted my 1935 roadster with it an it is a beautiful color. Do you want me to email it to you? Dave Collette
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10-16-2018, 08:57 AM | #19 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
Hey Dave, could you post the PPG formula here? I would love to have it as well.
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10-16-2018, 02:45 PM | #20 |
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Re: 1934 Dearborn Blue paint formula
Dave, I would also like to get the PPG formula for Dearborn Blue. You could email of pm that to me. Thank you, John
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