TAC Spotlight => Projects & Restorations => Topic started by: d_hache on May 06, 2021, 01:32:05 PM
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Hello everyone, i have a question about paint codes.
I have an 1980 Trans Am Francisco Red code 72 i believe.
How do i get the paint code \ receipt needed for this color so that my local auto part store can mix me up a small batch to test?
They were having issues finding this particular receipt for 1980 Francisco Red.
Thanks in advance
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I think from you other post you are in Canada? Not sure about there but in the states I tried getting paint from the codes and it was a moot point. The older formulas are no longer valid due to low voc paint and the such and the mix codes do no good. I was told the best thing to do is to have a colour match done to modern paints. If you dont have the exact colour there are paint chip sheets on ebay and the such. Another source I have used with great success is automotive touch up in New Orleans. They can pretty much match just about any colour. You can get from an eye dropper to gallons from these guys.
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DuPont US for 1980.
http://www.transampacecar.com/Site/DuPont%20Color%20Chart/DuPont%201980%20Color%20Chips.pdf
Ditzler/PPG US for 1980.
http://www.transampacecar.com/Site/Magazine%20Articles/07_08_08/1980%20Ditzler%20PPG%20Paint%20Chips.pdf
Later
Kev