Struggling with color selection - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rockyrivermark · 02-15-2021, 01:33 PM

Truck is a 1967 currently in the middle of a full restoration.
I’m struggling with paint selection and the supply shop had limited info to help decide.
Im looking to paint the car in a base coat clear coat solid color (non pearl, non metallic).
I’m looking for a lighter red maroon type color.
anyone have a paint code from your project that fits this description? I understand it will likely be a non stock GM color. Pictures also if possible.
thanks!
Mark

Rich72C10 · 02-15-2021, 03:33 PM

these threads might help?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761032

Later years
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=534707

rockyrivermark · 02-15-2021, 03:57 PM

Thanks for the reply. Nothing in stock GM color line is what I’m looking for though.
Any solid color paint jobs out there in maroon or darker red?
Once I get a code I like I will do a spray out to verify before purchase.
Thanks!

67/Heaven · 02-15-2021, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockyrivermark

Thanks for the reply. Nothing in stock GM color line is what I’m looking for though.
Any solid color paint jobs out there in maroon or darker red?
Once I get a code I like I will do a spray out to verify before purchase.
Thanks!

I used the following app to find the color that I have on my truck using the photo portion of the app, but there are also color libraries that give you the numbers and combinations of base paints required to achieve the color that you want. It may help you out. As you say, test first before purchasing the paint

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ats.colormixer

Alternate

https://www.google.com/search?q=AD2A...hrome&ie=UTF-8

rockyrivermark · 02-15-2021, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67/Heaven

I used the following app to find the color that I have on my truck using the photo portion of the app, but there are also color libraries that give you the numbers and combinations of base paints required to achieve the color that you want. It may help you out. As you say, test first before purchasing the paint

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ats.colormixer

Alternate

https://www.google.com/search?q=AD2A...hrome&ie=UTF-8

Really? That’s way cool. Already found something to start from.

69Tom · 02-15-2021, 05:15 PM

I know you're not looking for stock, but vermillion metallic is a pretty sweet color, it's rare, and sounds kind of what you're looking for.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=818216

rockyrivermark · 02-15-2021, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Tom

I know you're not looking for stock, but vermillion metallic is a pretty sweet color, it's rare, and sounds kind of what you're looking for.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=818216

Nice. Thanks. I asked the paint store about picking a metallic base coat but not adding the metallic to it. He said it would throw the color way off. I may try 4oz spray out that way and see how it goes.
Not sure how that would effect pricing.

**HO455** · 02-15-2021, 10:31 PM

This may help.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6940599

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4436966

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5440559

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8585208

And my favorite red... Metallic Burgundy

jfnar · 02-16-2021, 03:16 PM

Take a look at this site:
http://www.ppgpaintit.com/Collision....urnBrand=PPGNA
You can sort out just the solid colors in a particular color family. You can also sort by year and manufacturer.

rockyrivermark · 02-17-2021, 12:04 PM

Thanks for all the info.. I be doing a spray out but think I'm going with Garnet Red with is a older GM color.
I'll posted pics in May when shes done.
Mark

Peanut74 · 02-17-2021, 10:19 PM

Well the way I picked my color was by using a Pantone color chart. It is booklet style and has a large number of colors to choice from. If you know someone who is a graphic artist they may have access to a booklet. This is how I picked my color for my truck. Just told the paint shop I wanted Pantone 331 and they mixed it right up.

A another option is the Munsell color system. This is what I consider the best option as it is actual spray painted samples.

Last option would be go the paint store and start digging through their books.

LS short box · 02-17-2021, 10:53 PM

Run down to a local body shop. They have books of color chips from all car companies.

rockyrivermark · 02-18-2021, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS short box

Run down to a local body shop. They have books of color chips from all car companies.

Yes. I did that. This store had very limited books on solid colors.
I think I’m good and at least have a starting point.
Thanks for all the info.

02-15-2021, 01:33 PM	#1
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Struggling with color selection Truck is a 1967 currently in the middle of a full restoration. I’m struggling with paint selection and the supply shop had limited info to help decide. Im looking to paint the car in a base coat clear coat solid color (non pearl, non metallic). I’m looking for a lighter red maroon type color. anyone have a paint code from your project that fits this description? I understand it will likely be a non stock GM color. Pictures also if possible. thanks! Mark __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

02-15-2021, 03:33 PM	#2
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: Struggling with color selection these threads might help? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761032 Later years http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=534707 __________________ 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

02-15-2021, 03:57 PM	#3
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: Struggling with color selection Thanks for the reply. Nothing in stock GM color line is what I’m looking for though. Any solid color paint jobs out there in maroon or darker red? Once I get a code I like I will do a spray out to verify before purchase. Thanks! __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

02-15-2021, 05:15 PM	#6
69Tom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,335	Re: Struggling with color selection I know you're not looking for stock, but vermillion metallic is a pretty sweet color, it's rare, and sounds kind of what you're looking for. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=818216

02-15-2021, 10:31 PM	#8
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,270	Re: Struggling with color selection This may help. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6940599 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4436966 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5440559 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8585208 And my favorite red... Metallic Burgundy Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 Last edited by HO455; 02-15-2021 at 10:50 PM. Reason: Added photo

02-16-2021, 03:16 PM	#9
jfnar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 410	Re: Struggling with color selection Take a look at this site: http://www.ppgpaintit.com/Collision....urnBrand=PPGNA You can sort out just the solid colors in a particular color family. You can also sort by year and manufacturer.

02-17-2021, 12:04 PM	#10
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: Think I've found the color Thanks for all the info.. I be doing a spray out but think I'm going with Garnet Red with is a older GM color. I'll posted pics in May when shes done. Mark Attached Images __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

02-17-2021, 10:19 PM	#11
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 611	Re: Struggling with color selection Well the way I picked my color was by using a Pantone color chart. It is booklet style and has a large number of colors to choice from. If you know someone who is a graphic artist they may have access to a booklet. This is how I picked my color for my truck. Just told the paint shop I wanted Pantone 331 and they mixed it right up. A another option is the Munsell color system. This is what I consider the best option as it is actual spray painted samples. Last option would be go the paint store and start digging through their books. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

02-17-2021, 10:53 PM	#12
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,092	Re: Struggling with color selection Run down to a local body shop. They have books of color chips from all car companies.

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