Guest 39DodgeD11 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Hey guys, where would the paint code be located on the 39 D11 cars? My paint is about gone and if like to take it back to original color...which is a green color. Any help would be appreciated.ThanksZach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 39DodgeD11 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 no one knows eh? LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Bill-W Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 39DodgeD11</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey guys, where would the paint code be located on the 39 D11 cars? My paint is about gone and if like to take it back to original color...which is a green color. Any help would be appreciated.ThanksZach </div></div>If you had a Canadian-built D11 there would be a tag on cowl under the hood with the paint code. But American Dodges did not get any paint code recorded on the car until the 1950's, if memory serves.The 1939 Dodge had two greens in the U.S. - Seaplane Green (dark) and Airbase Green (mid). American Dodges used lacquer paints for the last time in 1939, switching to enamel for 1940. Your best bet would be to find a spot where the paint has survived wear, tear and sun. Such as under the rear seat, some area in the trunk, etc. Many paint shops have a gizmo that can "read" the paint and determine a formula to mix a colour to match. Not all colours can be duplicated, but its worth a try.Failing that Auto Color Library has a service that can duplicate colours for old cars. They are on the web.BillVancouver, BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 39DodgeD11 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 theres many spots the green paint has "survuved" beings it was never stripped before repaints, and it very noticeable in many places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 They need about 10 or 12 square inches to scope it for mixing formula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Anselmo Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/#Have fun.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I am sure there are many ways it can be done but as mentioned a reputable paint shop will have a camera that they place face down onto surface of paint, they only need need such a small spot if they have a good camera, before they do this though take some hand polish or light cutting compound and pick a spot and rub it out. That will remove all the discoloration on the surface and give you a more accurate reading of what was originally there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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