C10 72 White/Med Bronze for Replacement Tailgate - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rich72C10 · 12-04-2020, 10:57 AM

My new tailgate is in Paint & Body and I had a chat with them yesterday about progress. He wanted to know if I had my Paint Codes. While he has some kind of a camera system that compares existing paint to a zillion colors, having codes would be plan A.

I know my "factory" codes doing research here from my SPID data sheet:

WHT / MED BRONZE / WHT with an option code of 146210. My understanding
is that "462" breaks down by some chart to be code 522 (Bronze) and code 521 (White).

He is not so sure the White is actually straight GM 521 White but perhaps more of a pearl white. Not sure what anyone can tell with my attached photo but any paint experts I'd welcome your opinion. Though I am sure he'll get it right but him asking me what I know got me thinking about asking here.

Rich72C10 · 12-04-2020, 11:05 AM

I have a feeling my question is silly with a "internet forum photos".... what I wouldn't do to be able to talk to the people that did the work on this truck 10 years ago Ha!

72c20customcamper · 12-05-2020, 11:45 AM

The guns now will give you the correct color . After 10 years I'd guess the color has subtle changes to it

Rich72C10 · 12-05-2020, 12:11 PM

I suppose on the up side, the white on the tailgate doesn't butt up to any other white.

Though I am not sure what you mean by gun ... I am guessing that is some paint color matching tool.

tristan · 12-05-2020, 12:21 PM

Plain old GM 521 White on my roof, wheels and midsection.

72c20customcamper · 12-05-2020, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

I suppose on the up side, the white on the tailgate doesn't butt up to any other white.

Though I am not sure what you mean by gun ... I am guessing that is some paint color matching tool.

spectrophotometer we call it the gun .

Rich72C10 · 12-05-2020, 12:26 PM

much brighter than mine for sure. love your truck and those rims/tires too!

12-04-2020, 10:57 AM	#1
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	C10 72 White/Med Bronze for Replacement Tailgate My new tailgate is in Paint & Body and I had a chat with them yesterday about progress. He wanted to know if I had my Paint Codes. While he has some kind of a camera system that compares existing paint to a zillion colors, having codes would be plan A. I know my "factory" codes doing research here from my SPID data sheet: WHT / MED BRONZE / WHT with an option code of 146210. My understanding is that "462" breaks down by some chart to be code 522 (Bronze) and code 521 (White). He is not so sure the White is actually straight GM 521 White but perhaps more of a pearl white. Not sure what anyone can tell with my attached photo but any paint experts I'd welcome your opinion. Though I am sure he'll get it right but him asking me what I know got me thinking about asking here. Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

12-04-2020, 11:05 AM	#2
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: C10 72 White/Med Bronze for Replacement Tailgate I have a feeling my question is silly with a "internet forum photos".... what I wouldn't do to be able to talk to the people that did the work on this truck 10 years ago Ha! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

12-05-2020, 11:45 AM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,739	Re: C10 72 White/Med Bronze for Replacement Tailgate The guns now will give you the correct color . After 10 years I'd guess the color has subtle changes to it __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

12-05-2020, 12:11 PM	#4
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: C10 72 White/Med Bronze for Replacement Tailgate I suppose on the up side, the white on the tailgate doesn't butt up to any other white. Though I am not sure what you mean by gun ... I am guessing that is some paint color matching tool. __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

12-05-2020, 12:21 PM	#5
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: C10 72 White/Med Bronze for Replacement Tailgate Plain old GM 521 White on my roof, wheels and midsection. Attached Images

12-05-2020, 12:26 PM	#7
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: C10 72 White/Med Bronze for Replacement Tailgate much brighter than mine for sure. love your truck and those rims/tires too! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim



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