Correct paint color for 1950 and up instrument panels

In my continuing effort to share info., here is a quick bit I just found while reading the 1949 Product Service Bulletins book I just got off eBay. I know this question and discussion has arisen on here several times in the past.

Direct quote from page 90 of the book..."We have had several requests for the number of the paint used on the 1950 series 40 instrument panel, garnish mouldings, door belt finishing mouldings and steering column jacket. This paint is Dark Grey (Metalli-Chrome) 'Duco' No. 260-55263."

I'm not sure if modern paint will match this 100%, but at least a paint code is finally referenced. I know many of the paint chip books I've seen, never actually tell the interior paint codes.

Good info. Thank you. Can anybody specify the charcoal used in the 53 Roady dash and garnish? It goes with the red and charcoal Dynoc.

Pat

It is amazing what you can find in those Service Manuals ...

.....Can anybody specify the charcoal used in the 53 Roady dash and garnish? It goes with the red and charcoal Dynoc. .....Pat

Buick called it a black, DUCO #246-2247. The OEM 1952 and 1953 Buick Carlsbad Black exterior paint had an old DUCO #253-2247 and that number was later changed to DUCO #246-2048 . I have no clue on what the differences may of been.

Al Malachowski

BCA #8965

"500 Miles West of Flint"

Thanks again Al. Can modern body men use these numbers to generate a quart?

Pat

ps. I got a window to work today!

It is unlikely. I tried several different people to get me a modern paint color for the blue sweepspear on the 57's. I ended up finding an original one and matching it to a color chip. There is a possibility, only if the DUCO manufacturer is still around.

I have had good luck with APS Tower paint. Sent paint codes and got very close, if not perfect matches to chips. Even got colors for a vintage Vornado fan! Not sure if they do cans though, possibly just aerosol.