What bodycolor is this? (-68 Delmont 88)

Vargen · September 30th, 2008, 04:48 AM

What´s the name of the color on my Delmont 88? Which code?

Really hope that someone here can help me out with this!

Some pics taken with different cameras and lights.

Olds64 · September 30th, 2008, 05:24 AM

That is such a SWEET ride. Unfortunately, I don't know what color it is. Is it the stock paint?

Vargen · September 30th, 2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olds64

That is such a SWEET ride. Unfortunately, I don't know what color it is. Is it the stock paint?

Thanks!

Yes definitely stock paint, the car was totally stock when I bought it.

Some parts have been repainted though.

Quite rare, 455 + 3-speed manual column shift

The interior:

Oldsguy · September 30th, 2008, 05:40 AM

I like it too. But don't know the color code, sorry.

rocketraider · September 30th, 2008, 07:10 AM

If it's original it is Dubonnet or some GM Divisions called it Plum. It's a fairly rare color esp combined with the matching interior and top boot.

2blu442 · September 30th, 2008, 07:30 AM

I have a 1970 442 with a similar color and it's called Burgandy Mist. I'll have to check the firewall tag after work to get the code. I don't know if they used the same shade from 1968 into 1970 and A-body to full sized. John

joe_padavano · September 30th, 2008, 07:56 AM

In 1968 it was called Burgundy. Paint code is N. My very first 442 (a 1968) was originally this color, though I repainted it blue.

Bluevista · September 30th, 2008, 08:57 AM

That's right, Burgundy, paint code N. I just went to TCP Global and looked at the paint chip sheet.

http://tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/

Dubonnet wasn't offered in '68 and was an exclusive Toronado color before that according to my book, but anythings possible. The only interior color in the burgundy/red shade is Garnet and should be trim code 15 for a Delmont convertible, trim code 2 for the black convertible top.

Allan

Vargen · September 30th, 2008, 11:54 PM

Perfect, thank you very much guys!

What does "POLY." stand for? Metallic?
http://www.tcpglobal.com/aclchip.asp...obile-pg01.jpg

Bluevista · October 1st, 2008, 03:44 AM

That's a good question. I wonder what it denotes too? I'm not sure if it means metallic paint or because it is an acrylic paint with polymers? There are polyester primers and fillers they call that now. The solid colors on the sheet don't say it so I would guess it means metallic in this case ? Mine is 1971 code 24 Nordic Blue Poly and it does have a very slight metallic.

Allan

Vargen · October 1st, 2008, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amh555

That's a good question. I wonder what it denotes too? I'm not sure if it means metallic paint or because it is an acrylic paint with polymers? There are polyester primers and fillers they call that now. The solid colors on the sheet don't say it so I would guess it means metallic in this case ? Mine is 1971 code 24 Nordic Blue Poly and it does have a very slight metallic.

Allan

I know exactly what you mean by "very slight metallic"!

I bought this car from the US last fall, and had of course only seen the car in pictures. I was 100% sure it was a solid paint, even after I got the car delivered here in Sweden. But when I washed it this spring I noticed in the direct sunlight that it actually looked metallic, but very slight.

You can compare these pics:

The paint looks very much metallic on the last pic, but IRL it´s not that obvious at all.

The reason I wanted the paintcode, other than just curiosity, is that I have to repaint the left rear fender - as you can see:

September 30th, 2008, 04:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vargen Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 13	What bodycolor is this? (-68 Delmont 88) What´s the name of the color on my Delmont 88? Which code? Really hope that someone here can help me out with this! Some pics taken with different cameras and lights. __________________ /Anders from Sweden

September 30th, 2008, 05:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	That is such a SWEET ride. Unfortunately, I don't know what color it is. Is it the stock paint? __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

September 30th, 2008, 05:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	I like it too. But don't know the color code, sorry. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

September 30th, 2008, 07:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
rocketraider Oldsdruid Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Danville Vajenya, the Last Capital of Dixie Posts: 1,214	If it's original it is Dubonnet or some GM Divisions called it Plum. It's a fairly rare color esp combined with the matching interior and top boot. __________________ I know absolutely nothing about Oldsmobiles. Just ask the owner of Oldspower.com

September 30th, 2008, 07:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,256	Color I have a 1970 442 with a similar color and it's called Burgandy Mist. I'll have to check the firewall tag after work to get the code. I don't know if they used the same shade from 1968 into 1970 and A-body to full sized. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

September 30th, 2008, 07:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
joe_padavano Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,396	In 1968 it was called Burgundy. Paint code is N. My very first 442 (a 1968) was originally this color, though I repainted it blue. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

September 30th, 2008, 08:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,720	That's right, Burgundy, paint code N. I just went to TCP Global and looked at the paint chip sheet. http://tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/ Dubonnet wasn't offered in '68 and was an exclusive Toronado color before that according to my book, but anythings possible. The only interior color in the burgundy/red shade is Garnet and should be trim code 15 for a Delmont convertible, trim code 2 for the black convertible top. Allan

September 30th, 2008, 11:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vargen Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 13	Perfect, thank you very much guys! What does "POLY." stand for? Metallic? http://www.tcpglobal.com/aclchip.asp...obile-pg01.jpg __________________ /Anders from Sweden

October 1st, 2008, 03:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,720	That's a good question. I wonder what it denotes too? I'm not sure if it means metallic paint or because it is an acrylic paint with polymers? There are polyester primers and fillers they call that now. The solid colors on the sheet don't say it so I would guess it means metallic in this case ? Mine is 1971 code 24 Nordic Blue Poly and it does have a very slight metallic. Allan

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