pint4 Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I recently purchased a pre-war Buick and would like to paint it a combination of 2 shades or deep red (not fire truck red) or 2 shades of burgundy or maroon. Does anyone have any pictures of cars from the early to mid 30's done in those color combos? Or does anyone with a good sense of color have any recommendations? Did they have metallic finishes in the early 30's? I'm thinking something darker on the fenders and above the beltline and lighter throughpout the mid-section. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I am surprised that no one responded to your question with a better answer than I can provide.If you want authentic Buick colors reference the BCA Judging manual, and then the color chips can be found.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'd recommend taking it easy on the metallics--while they were present in the '30s, they didn't look like they do today. They were much more subtle. What I've done to determine the colors on my '41 is to acquire an original paint chip chart from 1941 and try to match up the colors with modern samples. The metallics can be mixed in at the same time, and you can control the amount.I'd also recommend looking at the Auto Color Library on-line and see what they have. The AACA archives may also help shed some light. And, of course, go to some shows and take a look at other cars, even other makes, to see what the paint looked like back then. You'll easily be able to spot paint that is like the original vs. modern mixes.Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcirilli Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I have paint cards for 1930 and 1931, unfortunately they don't help a lot as the colors have faded to the dark side. In 30 Buick had Aristo Gray, Verda Grey, Etoile Blue, Gramercy Blue, Aristo green, Boulevard Maroon, Algonquin Green, Valescure Brown, Valescure Tan, and Cairo Green. For 31 Classic Blue, Sport Tan, Capital Maroon, Everglades Blue, Chancellor Blue, Venetian Yellow, Cavendish Green, Korenzo Blue and Chatham Beige. I hope this helps a little but I am sure there are better sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_daydreamer Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 hi go to my website at www.1933buickregistry.com and down load the paint chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Margus Sweigard has almost the exact car you're talking about. same colors and all. Look him up in the registery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveCorbin Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Dear Pint4: Check your car's data plate for what was there originally. While it will almost certainly be a single color, you might like it. The BCA judging handbook is the best source of information on this subject, so be sure you consult it BEFORE you spend several thousand bucks and regret it!Regards, Dave Corbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32Buickman Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Pint 4:What year and model Buick do you have? I know color combinations for 1932 and have some for '31,'33'30 and '34.JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pint4 Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 My car is a 1933 Buick Model 68 Victoria Coupe. It is currently Black and Blue. I'm looking for something a little brighter such as red and marroon or Burgundy and Black Cherry.Thanks.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pint4 Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 Attached is a picture of it as found.46 years of dust but solid as a rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32Buickman Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Pint:According to my color chart, you could paint your model 68 Buick Waldorf Maroon for the upper and lower portion of the car. There was a second choice, Madrid Maroon.JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxnard Montalvo Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I've found that the paint samples on some charts can be buffed out by hand to bring the color back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest harry Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I have a 1940 Buick Super, Model 51. The paint code is 551, which I think is Silver French Gray Poly. on the upper and Monterey Blue Poly. on the lower. Is this correct?The Trim Code is 810. Does anybody know what this is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pint4 Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 I'm not sure about 1940. Paint colors are hard to verify on a computer because every monitors is different. Paint samples from old color chips are so dark due to aging that you can't determine how close they are to the actual color. Now I am wondering if there was a combination with a dark blue top and dark blue fenders with greenish-blue body in the center.Thanks.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest harry Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I found a Ditzler Color chart for 1940 Buicks at http://autocolorlibrary.com/cgi-bin/search/searchpic.pl?1940-buick-pg01.jpg I don't see that color combination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest harry Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Page 2 had the color combinations- http://autocolorlibrary.com/cgi-bin/search/searchpic.pl?1940-buick-pg02.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pint4 Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 I find that paint charts when aged or displayed on the computer are not accurate reflections of the color when the paint finally dries on the car. What do others do to insure they get the exact color they want? I thought of buying a pint once I have narrowed it down and have some sprayed on a piece of sheetmetal.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COMPACTBC Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I think the best way to make sure you get the correct color you want is to mix the paint by the formulae code numbers. I have a book with these numbers, but it only goes back to 1941. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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