Dark Olive interior paint? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 05-18-2021, 05:08 PM

So Ive read a few threads here looking for info. A couple threads did point to a particular paint. But Im not finding anything from anyone that actually used dark olive paint and did their 72 door panels or console.

Im only interested in dark olive, I have seen threads with lots of other colors including a lighter green that have turned out nice.

Anyone actually finished one up in dark olive? If so what did you end up using and what was the process ... Thanks!

Indyuke · 05-21-2021, 09:51 AM

Here's a 1970 I did a while back. I used a single stage enamel, though I can't remember which brand.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434135

Mapearso · 05-21-2021, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

So Ive read a few threads here looking for info. A couple threads did point to a particular paint. But Im not finding anything from anyone that actually used dark olive paint and did their 72 door panels or console.

Im only interested in dark olive, I have seen threads with lots of other colors including a lighter green that have turned out nice.

Anyone actually finished one up in dark olive? If so what did you end up using and what was the process ... Thanks!

I used this on my door panels for my 72 Dark Olive interior. Worked great
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**special-K** · 05-22-2021, 08:08 AM

I've never matched up this color interior before. But just so you know, there is only one Olive interior color. No medium or dark. Those are the poly (metallic) body paint colors. I've always had good luck with taking a piece to the paint house so they can scan to match. Never this color, but a dozen or so others and I've always been content with the match. So well, I have considered having these truck colors made up so I can sell them. I don't know why this has not been done by the big boys yet. The only reason I never did it is because I pay $16 a can and I'm not sure how much more anyone would be willing to pay.

**CS1972** · 06-09-2021, 03:40 PM

My truck has the olive green interior and the armrests (original green) were in need of some re-freshening, so I took in my door panel and one of the armrests to a auto paint store (Tasco) to match up the paint. I've attached pictures of one painted and compared to the rear of an unpainted one and a pic of them installed on a UNPAINTED original green door panel. It took a few tries, but the paint shop matched it up pretty good, I took a picture of the paint can so if you or someone else want to have it made you don't have to go through the trail / error process.

**70cst** · 06-10-2021, 12:29 PM

Mine is ...

CG · 06-10-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Mine is ...

Is this a touched up with paint interior or just a nice interior?

**70cst** · 06-10-2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Is this a touched up with paint interior or just a nice interior?

Totally repainted and restored ... The same color that came from the factory.

05-18-2021, 05:08 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Dark Olive interior paint? So Ive read a few threads here looking for info. A couple threads did point to a particular paint. But Im not finding anything from anyone that actually used dark olive paint and did their 72 door panels or console. Im only interested in dark olive, I have seen threads with lots of other colors including a lighter green that have turned out nice. Anyone actually finished one up in dark olive? If so what did you end up using and what was the process ... Thanks! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-21-2021, 09:51 AM	#2
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Dark Olive interior paint? Here's a 1970 I did a while back. I used a single stage enamel, though I can't remember which brand. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434135

05-22-2021, 08:08 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dark Olive interior paint? I've never matched up this color interior before. But just so you know, there is only one Olive interior color. No medium or dark. Those are the poly (metallic) body paint colors. I've always had good luck with taking a piece to the paint house so they can scan to match. Never this color, but a dozen or so others and I've always been content with the match. So well, I have considered having these truck colors made up so I can sell them. I don't know why this has not been done by the big boys yet. The only reason I never did it is because I pay $16 a can and I'm not sure how much more anyone would be willing to pay. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-09-2021, 03:40 PM	#5
CS1972 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 449	Re: Dark Olive interior paint? My truck has the olive green interior and the armrests (original green) were in need of some re-freshening, so I took in my door panel and one of the armrests to a auto paint store (Tasco) to match up the paint. I've attached pictures of one painted and compared to the rear of an unpainted one and a pic of them installed on a UNPAINTED original green door panel. It took a few tries, but the paint shop matched it up pretty good, I took a picture of the paint can so if you or someone else want to have it made you don't have to go through the trail / error process. Attached Images __________________ Ron 1972 Cheyenne Super 1/2 ton LWB 4x4 - Grapefruit Yellow / White

06-10-2021, 12:29 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Dark Olive interior paint? Mine is ... Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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