I am trying to locate the proper name of the blue paint that i see on a lot of our cars. it's a factory light blue. I need the name and code for it. and if anyone know's, how do i shop for it. i'm not going to do the paint myself, but i want to be able to buy it to cut cost. thanks for the help. Rick
i think your talking about grabber blue, ford even uses it on the new mustangs. http://www.mercurystuff.com/1971_ford_colors.php
http://www.metromusclecars.com/FordExterior/1972ExteriorPaint.html USed to have a site that listed all the Mav colors and the codes for popular paint manu. Cant seem to find it on the web right now.
Do you know who will be painting it? Some will spray various brands of paint, while others are pretty particular in using what they are familar working with, and know they get good long lasting from. Its a name and reputation thing, and many shops won't spray over others work, if they are not sure what kind of condition its in under the present paint, or use products they are not comfortable with, are feel are inferior. Its hard enough as it is finding shops that will do a complete paint job or work on an older car anymore, many like to stick to mainly insurance work which is there bread and butter and brings better money, as well as the typical owner being a little less scrutinizing.
Aint it the truth. Our bodyshop at work has no interest in doing the old cars anymore. We still do the odd one thats basically ready for paint. They certainly wont strip an old car. Lots more money in collision work. The only reason my car got disassembled and stripped was because we did it after hours and weekends for the most part. It didnt go through the shop.
