whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-13-2012, 08:19 PM

I need to restore a few of my GMC emblems etc on my 76. Does anyone sell/make the correct paint for this.....is it called paprika red ?

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-15-2012, 09:04 AM

nobody knows?

**old Rusty C10** · 02-15-2012, 09:36 AM

not the answer youre looking for but i tend to use model paint and it seems to last ok

Keith Seymore · 02-15-2012, 11:00 AM

The noun name for the official color that I have heard used is "Ruby Red".

K

Keith Seymore · 02-15-2012, 12:01 PM

Update: according to the GMC Marketing lady the color name is "Rocket Red", code WA 295X.

K

54Caddy · 02-15-2012, 03:03 PM

rocket red is the color?? looks more orange then red ahaha

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-15-2012, 10:57 PM

ya Im not sure rocket red is correct for the old trucks, I swear its paprika or cayenne (sp) something like that

Keith Seymore · 02-15-2012, 11:58 PM

She asked if I meant GMT900 or K2xx, and I told her specifically C/K/R/V '73-87. That didn't change her response.

So what's "Rocket Red" look like, anyway? Different than "Apple Red" or "Victory Red"?

The noun names are totally made up and don't mean anything. That's why you always have to go by the WA number.

Example:
We are building cars this week with an "Urban" interior color. I didn't know what that meant until we built two cars: looks "brown" to me.

K

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-16-2012, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Update: according to the GMC Marketing lady the color name is "Rocket Red", code WA 295X.

K

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

She asked if I meant GMT900 or K2xx, and I told her specifically C/K/R/V '73-87. That didn't change her response.

So what's "Rocket Red" look like, anyway? Different than "Apple Red" or "Victory Red"?

The noun names are totally made up and don't mean anything. That's why you always have to go by the WA number.

Example:
We are building cars this week with an "Urban" interior color. I didn't know what that meant until we built two cars: looks "brown" to me.

K

I understand what your saying and I greatly appreciate your help and taking the time to call/reply here etc. But is that the emblem color or the body paint color?....Im talking about the emblem.

Keith Seymore · 02-16-2012, 09:45 AM

Emblems specifically.

Looks pretty "orange" there, doesn't it.

But - back to my original point - you can't tell by the name. Recall that "Carousel Red" on a Pontiac was "Hugger Orange" on a Chevy.

I recommend you follow up on that WA number and see what it looks like.

K

54Caddy · 02-22-2012, 02:44 AM

im going to see if i can have some mixed up using that paint code and see what happens i will let you guys know

evowerks · 02-27-2012, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

im going to see if i can have some mixed up using that paint code and see what happens i will let you guys know

Keep us posted. I have that exact GMC emblem that I need to refurbish.

54Caddy · 02-27-2012, 01:08 AM

Man they want to charge anywhere for 18-40 bucks too mix it the smallest i can get mixed is one pint. alot of paint just for a few emblems.

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-27-2012, 08:04 AM

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...c,22471.0.html

54Caddy · 02-27-2012, 01:04 PM

Nice. But isnt he saying that thats the NOS emblem not the repainted one?

made2drag · 02-27-2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

Man they want to charge anywhere for 18-40 bucks too mix it the smallest i can get mixed is one pint. alot of paint just for a few emblems.

some body shops will mix a small touch up bottle for you if you act like you want the whole truck painted and want to see a sample. a little dishonest but free. i brought a code to a place one time and they gave me a bottle to see if it was the right color, since at the time the car wasnt running to bring up there. they also gave me an estimate to paint the whole car also. but i actually wanted them to paint it, until i heard the price...

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-27-2012, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

Nice. But isnt he saying that thats the NOS emblem not the repainted one?

My interpretaion was...he took a NOS emblem in and matched the color to it.

I saw a place online that makes touch up bottles if you give them the code, cant find the site now

trout · 04-12-2013, 12:01 PM

Good to know
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TexasJeff · 04-12-2013, 01:14 PM

I used a Model Master Orange that I picked up at Hobby Lobby for a couple bucks, matched really well.

Sorry pics are so small, all my pics from this site got deleted some how.

Jonboy · 04-12-2013, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

My interpretaion was...he took a NOS emblem in and matched the color to it.

I saw a place online that makes touch up bottles if you give them the code, cant find the site now

try www.paintscratch.com

*JCampbell* · 04-12-2013, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

We are building cars this week with an "Urban" interior color. I didn't know what that meant until we built two cars: looks "brown" to me.

That's pretty racist, Man.

Keith Seymore · 04-12-2013, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCampbell

That's pretty racist, Man.

Well - Marketing has since changed the name to "Pebble Beige" - so that got that goin' for em.

In other news: "Silver Topaz"? That'd be blue....

K

02-13-2012, 08:19 PM	#1
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? I need to restore a few of my GMC emblems etc on my 76. Does anyone sell/make the correct paint for this.....is it called paprika red ? __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

02-15-2012, 09:04 AM	#2
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? nobody knows? __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

02-15-2012, 09:36 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? not the answer youre looking for but i tend to use model paint and it seems to last ok __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-15-2012, 11:00 AM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,228	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? The noun name for the official color that I have heard used is "Ruby Red". K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

02-15-2012, 12:01 PM	#5
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,228	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? Update: according to the GMC Marketing lady the color name is "Rocket Red", code WA 295X. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

02-15-2012, 03:03 PM	#6
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? rocket red is the color?? looks more orange then red ahaha __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

02-15-2012, 10:57 PM	#7
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? ya Im not sure rocket red is correct for the old trucks, I swear its paprika or cayenne (sp) something like that __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

02-15-2012, 11:58 PM	#8
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,228	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? She asked if I meant GMT900 or K2xx, and I told her specifically C/K/R/V '73-87. That didn't change her response. So what's "Rocket Red" look like, anyway? Different than "Apple Red" or "Victory Red"? The noun names are totally made up and don't mean anything. That's why you always have to go by the WA number. Example: We are building cars this week with an "Urban" interior color. I didn't know what that meant until we built two cars: looks "brown" to me. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-16-2012 at 12:14 AM.

02-16-2012, 09:45 AM	#10
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,228	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? Emblems specifically. Looks pretty "orange" there, doesn't it. But - back to my original point - you can't tell by the name. Recall that "Carousel Red" on a Pontiac was "Hugger Orange" on a Chevy. I recommend you follow up on that WA number and see what it looks like. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-16-2012 at 09:55 AM.

02-22-2012, 02:44 AM	#11
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? im going to see if i can have some mixed up using that paint code and see what happens i will let you guys know __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

02-27-2012, 01:08 AM	#13
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? Man they want to charge anywhere for 18-40 bucks too mix it the smallest i can get mixed is one pint. alot of paint just for a few emblems. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

02-27-2012, 08:04 AM	#14
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...c,22471.0.html __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

02-27-2012, 01:04 PM	#15
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? Nice. But isnt he saying that thats the NOS emblem not the repainted one? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

04-12-2013, 12:01 PM	#18
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? Good to know Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Edited by staff

04-12-2013, 01:14 PM	#19
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: whats the offcial color for 73-80 GMC emblems? I used a Model Master Orange that I picked up at Hobby Lobby for a couple bucks, matched really well. Sorry pics are so small, all my pics from this site got deleted some how. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually



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