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Hot Rods Washington blue and Dearborn blue PPG paint codes needed.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Chris Casny, Apr 19, 2016.

  1. Chris Casny
    Joined: Mar 13, 2006
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    I need some Washington blue M1747 or the slightly darker Dearborn blue M1723, both mid 30' Ford colors, for a project I'm doing. Single stage DCC acrylic urethane.
    I'm trying to find the new/updated paint codes for PPG.
    The old PPG codes (QDE 458 and QDE57) codes I have, seem to no longer work according to my local paint supplier in Austin TX (Tasco Paint supply).
    Can anybody help? I'm also looking for some paint chips so I can actually compare the two colors side by side, since my only reference right now, is pictures from the internet.
    Also, is there anybody out there who would be willing to mix and ship approx. 2 gallons once I make up my mind.
    Thanks
    PS: Codes below do not work anymore??????
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  2. AngleDrive
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    Have code for Limco at shop if you want that. Chips don't have correct color. New paints have different tints. I have them mix a washingtonblue.jpeg pint and then spray it out to see what it is like. Spray over black primer and gray primer to see difference.
     
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  3. Chris Casny
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    Cool, thanks. How does it look, got any pics with this paint?
     
  4. AngleDrive
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    I have a wheel painted and will take photo and post. Won't be back in shop til Thursday. I'll post that night.
     
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  5. theHIGHLANDER
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    Try PPG 3146, a very dark blue called "Nightwatch Blue". You can also try PPG 2925 SC called "Midnight Blue". The "SC" means it won't be cheap. As I recall both of these formulas were made with a lot of transparent toner vs solids. If you're looking for a rich deep blue these will knock your socks off. As suggested above shoot them over black and the look is just short of magic. Good luck.
     
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  6. 1time
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    The DCC code for Washington blue is 1246
     
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  7. Chris Casny
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    Anybody know the DCC code for Dearborn Blue?
     
  8. badshifter
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  9. AngleDrive
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    Really didn't think you would mind.
     
  10. Chris Casny
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  11. Chris here is the paint code PPG for what was listed as Washington Blue 1935. Also a few pictures of it on my car. Looks different depending on the light. image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg
     
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