Fawn interior color recipe wanted

[LT1 Burb]

I need to get my interior color mixed but we can't find a good match. Does anyone have a good mixing recipe they have that is close.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

I need to get my interior color mixed but we can't find a good match. Does anyone have a good mixing recipe they have that is close.

i can go to my painters supply tomorrow, PPG been acting like a turd. they havent sent to info last time i was there. but i snag'd a few parts big enough for them to laser!!!

[bhc41051]

Jim Carter

http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cart/p...or%20paint||||

[LT1 Burb]

Originally Posted by bhc41051

Jim Carter

http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cart/p...or%20paint||||

Thanks but don't want to tackle enamel as I am a newbie.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Thanks but don't want to tackle enamel as I am a newbie.

the batch info from my spot will be base/clear!!! les you want lacquer, just kid'n

[LT1 Burb]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

the batch info from my spot will be base/clear!!! les you want lacquer, just kid'n

That is what I want, thanks.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

That is what I want, thanks.

dude thats even better, cuz thats how PPG will send that code!!! ok im on it...

[vince1]

My truck is way down on restoration quality but I've found a Nissan Dupli-color that I think is pretty close and will suffice for mine. CBNS0593 Sunlit Sand.

[63 Spud]

I used a Toyota color that looked pretty close. It's PPG Omni MAE5653 D Desert Sand. My paint shop gave me some flattening agent to add myself. They were afraid of overdoing it. I used 16oz of paint, 2oz hardener, 2oz reducer and 1oz of flattening agent. I used a cheap siphon feed gun at 50 psi.

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

That is what I want, thanks.

Where can you still get lacquer? Certainly can't get it in CA, and can't even get shipped here from outside. Even some enamel is out.

[Lugnutz65]

I'm gonna brag about a truck that a forum member theastronaut did a few years back. Here's the link. The quality will blow you away.

He's really got an eye for detail and I think his interior color is perfect.
Also read his comments in THIS THREAD.

Here's his recipe for matching the fawn interior.

Paint code match is 2003 Nissan sunlit sand, code EVO-29003 sprayed with 50% reducer and 15% hardener. Don't buff it, it's supposed to be dull. I used base coat with clear coat hardener added in. Reduced the base 50%, then added 15% hardener. That way it's dull like the factory paint and still holds up pretty well.

[63 Spud]

TCP Global still sells lacquer. I think they are based in San Diego. Kind of ironic they can't sell it in the state it originates.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by oem4me

Where can you still get lacquer? Certainly can't get it in CA, and can't even get shipped here from outside. Even some enamel is out.

Umm detroit baby, I'm sorry motor town!!!

[pimpston65]

ok here's the deal. they can make it in lacquer, thats the only way it comes. the thing is in order to get the recipe i have to buy a pint which $93. holy crap, but i got it out the ditzler PPG code book for med. fawn interior color. if you want the code i can but a pint and send you the recipe!!! but i wont be able to get it til next friday!!!

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

I'm gonna brag about a truck that a forum member theastronaut did a few years back. Here's the link. The quality will blow you away.

He's really got an eye for detail and I think his interior color is perfect.
Also read his comments in THIS THREAD.

Here's his recipe for matching the fawn interior.

Paint code match is 2003 Nissan sunlit sand, code EVO-29003 sprayed with 50% reducer and 15% hardener. Don't buff it, it's supposed to be dull. I used base coat with clear coat hardener added in. Reduced the base 50%, then added 15% hardener. That way it's dull like the factory paint and still holds up pretty well.

Thanks, here are pics of the interior after painting. I used Spies Hecker base coat.

[66 C10 383]

I've always wondered how much difference there was/is between factory fresh paint and original but weathered paint. Also, how big a difference there was between different plants and paint batches.

First up - theastronaut, that truck looks AMAZING !!!

I've seen different shades of fawn interiors freshly painted. Different brands used, application (as in spray can vs gun), etc.

I've not seen many "original" factory paint interiors. Here is my friends truck, 1966 C10 that is, as far as "I" can tell, has not been repainted on the interior but is weathered over the years. I know cameras, lights, angles, and monitors will all affect the shades too.



Here is the only fawn color left on my old truck that hasn't had the best TLC over the years. Pay no attention to the white, it's getting repainted eventually ...

[cg285]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

ok here's the deal. they can make it in lacquer, thats the only way it comes. the thing is in order to get the recipe i have to buy a pint which $93. holy crap, but i got it out the ditzler PPG code book for med. fawn interior color. if you want the code i can but a pint and send you the recipe!!! but i wont be able to get it til next friday!!!

only in lacquer is correct. i had them mix a 1/4 pint in lacquer then matched that in single stage to which i added a flattener. i forgot what the lacquer cost but it wasn't memorable and wasn't near $93. that was about 3-4 years ago

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by cg285

only in lacquer is correct. i had them mix a 1/4 pint in lacquer then matched that in single stage to which i added a flattener. i forgot what the lacquer cost but it wasn't memorable and wasn't near $93. that was about 3-4 years ago

i plan to have it mixed then spray a test panel, then have them use the laser and match in base/clear. painting my burban would kill my wallet!!!

[Steve66]

This is where I went for mine. http://www.autocolorlibrary.com
I used 1963 Oldsmobile Sahara Mist 22121 and it looks great. It's a gloss but since mine is a 66 I used the flat dark fawn on the dash so glare isn't a problem.

[LT1 Burb]

I just picked up 2 quarts of Astronauts mix so I will let you know how it goes.