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hafnerwwh

06-20-2016 @ 7:56 PM

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I am restoring my first 1935 Ford coupe and would like to know if anyone has the paint code or a source for the correct paint for the dashboard. Thanks.

Bill

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06-21-2016 @ 12:05 AM

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Bill-

You didn't say which model, standard or deluxe. A "possibility" would be:
http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcodedisplay.cgi?year=1935&make=Ford&model=All&gncl=All&action=Get+Paint+Codes.

The colors listed a re mostly body colors but an email might prove helpful. As for me, I have a '35 deluxe and a dash color close to original which I have the paint formula, if interested.

Tom

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06-21-2016 @ 5:35 AM

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Tom,
Thanks for the reply. I believe it is a standard, it has one tail light and one horn, but it also has a chrome grill and dual gauges. I suspect that the original owner may have opted for the dual gauges, or that other owners over the years, have added as they desired. I have found and corrected some issues, such as someone installed a 1937/38 steering column drop.
What references I do have is that they used a maroon on standard cars and then went to a metallic taupe on deluxe cars. Not sure what to use on this one, but I would appreciate it if you could share your paint formula.
Thanks again.

Bill

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06-21-2016 @ 12:57 PM

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Bill-

Dash Paint Formula

This is an acrylic enamel and is readily available and reasonable. Here is the formula:

Nason paint (made by Dupont)

430-31 med. alumin. 97.4 g
430-01 h.s. black 134.4
430-44 blue 141.2
430-28 bright white pearl 150.9
434-94 acrylic binder 454.9
430-03 80
430-05 40
430-24 30
430-01 50

No guarantees this is a super-perfect match for metallic taupe.
However, if it isn't it is not far from it! I believe the cost is
about $35 for a quart plus the hardener. I have used this on a couple
of '35s and I am very happy with the results.

Hope this helps.

Tom

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06-21-2016 @ 7:00 PM

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Thanks Tom, greatly appreciate it.

Bill

hafnerwwh

06-22-2016 @ 2:28 PM

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Tom,
I hate to trouble you any further, but I stopped by the paint store today and they told me they needed a paint code or a formula number to mix the paint. Would you happen to have either of these?

Bill

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06-23-2016 @ 1:02 AM

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I am kind of confused as to what the paint jobber wants. The numbers above IS the paint formula. They should be able to mix it without a problem. Did you go to a jobber that is a DuPont/Nason distributor?

Tom

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06-23-2016 @ 5:25 AM

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Tom,
Yes, I went to a shop called Color March here in Mobile, and they are a Dupont Paint outlet. In fact they have a advertisement for Nason paint on the wall. I suspect I am dealing with a lack of competency at the counter. The young lady seemed to recognize that what I was giving her was a paint formula, but said she needed either the paint code or the formula number to price the product.
I am not really sure that she needs what she is asking for, but was hoping to take the path of least resistance if you had the requested number(s).

Bill

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06-27-2016 @ 7:45 PM

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Anyone else out there that might have some information on the correct paint for a 1935 dash? Thanks
Bill

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