Jolly_John Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Hi, Gang. I'm having an awful time coming up with a color match for 1939 Buick Rainier Blue. This is a dark, dark blue, with maybe a hint of purple. It is so dark that is some light it actually looks almost black. Has anyone worked with this color, and come up with either a good match....or a more modern color interchange from another car? I appreciate all help on this one, but please don't just tell me that a good auto paint store ought to be able to match it!! I've tried two of the best suppliers in our state, and neither place could hit Rainier Blue. Any ideas or sources?? Thanks much, John in WIsconsin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stude8 Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Have you tried the Ditzler color library??http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/scripts/depot.exe?pgm=aclgate.bbxStude8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted October 22, 2003 Author Share Posted October 22, 2003 Thanks for the great idea, Stude8. Did not know about the Ditzler/PPG site. It looks like this could be just what I needed. Best, John in Wisconsin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 10RA84 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Hi,Take a look at this web page The color of this Buick certainly looks black to me <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />Jyrkips. It's a pity that Marmon is not mentioned on that fine auto color ship selector website. We had to match the colors ourselves... <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stude8 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Here is an entertaining story about Dark Blue colors. About 5 or 10 years ago I was attending the Eyes On Design car show at Detroit MI and a friend had driven his 1941 Studebaker from Wisconsin to attend the show. This show is usually a very high quality field of cars and he was very upset when a carburetor back fire caused an under hood fire that was quickly extinguished but not quickly enough to prevent scorching the hood fairly bad right on top above the carb. This car was a very dark blue color and this was late Saturday afternoon with the show scheduled on Sunday AM.Fortunately the cars were being stored over night at the shop of a gentleman who was involved with running the show. He does restoration on high end cars like Duesenbergs and such. He looked at the hood and said "I think that color is very close to the 1939 Buick color he had recently painted a customers car with and indeed he had a quart left over. He prepped the burnt hood and shot the color at 11PM at night. Next AM it was buffed out and by golly you could hardly see the difference between old and new painted areas. The car went on display and the lookers never would have suspected the disaster that happened the previous day. I wish I could recall the man's name but it was in Royal Oak, MI I believe. He certainly went beyond the call of duty that day. Stude8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccar Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Hey Earl, jump in here and tell the man how to get Rainier Blue on his '39 like yours is. If there is a DuPont supplier in your area check with him. I know they have many of the old formulas and can convert if required. Also, they have a great computer color matcher. You need to have a spot of original color hidden from the elements though. Good Luck.Chuck, '39 46C Sequoia Cream (DuPont paint mix to the original formula on record) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Actually all you need usually is the color name and the Ditzler Color Library can give you what is called the "offset" which is the modern name for your color. If the exact color is no longer available they will give you the nearest modern match. For example, we called about a '31 Chev color "Ciliny Green" used on wheels. The color is still available as "Sumatra Green" and was used on '68 Volkswagens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 Thanks to you and the other guys for the ideas. Do you have a phone # for the Ditzler/PPG Color Library? I appreciate everyone's time, so far. Best, John in Wisconsin. My direct e-mail: drjjkoot@g2a.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Hi Jolly John,Here is their number :Call toll-free, 9 am to 4 pm pacific time - Monday thru Friday about your specialized color needs. We're here to help you find it, buy it and get ready to spray it![color:"blue"] <span style="font-weight: bold">858-536-7950 </span> Website : http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/scripts/depot.exe?pgm=aclgate.bbx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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