1968 Presidential Blue Color Formula

[BigJim]

This winter the CS is getting a badly needed paint job. The question is what is the formula for presidential blue? I ask because we've seen 2 different colors called 68 Ford presidential blue.

Thanks

 

[clubpro]

Jim,

Here are the codes that I have for the different paint manufacturers.

Ford Color Code - M3061
Ditzler-PPG 13356
Dupont 4866L, 4866, 4866D

Cheers,

Ron

 

[dalorzo_f]

The problem with the old codes is finding a current match.

Different modern makes will all vary for the "same" color. Especially in the new water based formulas.

If you have a known original patch in good condition (hidden under carpet or protected inner area), the best course of action is to get it color matched, spray a small test piece and verify the color is what you want...

 

[Ruppstang]

I can look at the color codes on dads GTCS I just posted if you like it. I think it is pretty close. We went through several tests before we chose that one.
Marty

 

[AADaddy]

Jim you'll have to keep me posted on what color you land on! I will probably get my car in for paint next winter. I'll have to make sure to get the right color so we match if we ever show up at the same show locally! :smile:

 

[BigJim]

The problem with the old codes is finding a current match.

Different modern makes will all vary for the "same" color. Especially in the new water based formulas.

If you have a known original patch in good condition (hidden under carpet or protected inner area), the best course of action is to get it color matched, spray a small test piece and verify the color is what you want...

Water based? My painter refuses to use water based paints. As he says water based paint is for the inside of your house.

 

[BigJim]

Jim,

Here are the codes that I have for the different paint manufacturers.

Ford Color Code - M3061
Ditzler-PPG 13356
Dupont 4866L, 4866, 4866D

Cheers,

Ron

Thanks, I'll pass these on to my painter.

 

[dalorzo_f]

As he says water based paint is for the inside of your house

Well, in a few years he may be out of work.

Most, if not all of the auto manufacturers are heading that way, and its already in common use. Has been for about a decade.

http://www.eastwood.com/water-based-paint-water-based-auto-automotive-car-paint

http://www.sema.org/sema-enews/2012/14/how-waterborne-paint-is-changing-the-auto-industry