Paint code 48
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Paint code 48
Hey guys I'm looking into putting the olds back in her original paint my body tag appears to read 48 for the paint code . Some info I've read says that's sequoia green. But that's not listed in the color chart for 1972 cutlass supreme .the two greens I see listed are radiant and pinehurst green which carry codes of 36 and 43 . I'll post my tag to help verify .
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Hey guys I'm looking into putting the olds back in her original paint my body tag appears to read 48 for the paint code . Some info I've read says that's sequoia green. But that's not listed in the color chart for 1972 cutlass supreme .the two greens I see listed are radiant and pinehurst green which carry codes of 36 and 43 . I'll post my tag to help verify .
This Sequoia Green Supreme belongs to forum member Greg:
Terry
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Just an Olds Guy
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Hey guys I'm looking into putting the olds back in her original paint my body tag appears to read 48 for the paint code . Some info I've read says that's sequoia green. But that's not listed in the color chart for 1972 cutlass supreme .the two greens I see listed are radiant and pinehurst green which carry codes of 36 and 43 . I'll post my tag to help verify .
#10
The choices I was referring to werent actually the color but the types of paints thinners reducers hardeners and all that jazz . My paint store said they could match it but I thought buying online could save me some money
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Just an Olds Guy
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As Terry mentioned Sequoia Green IS a 72 color palette choice. What is your source of information. The one glaring color that WASN'T on the standard color palette for any of the GM A bodies in 72 was code 19, Ebony Black. That had to be special ordered and approved by Olds at extra cost.
#12
I guess I'm misunderstood I'm aware of the paint code and plan on going with the sequoia green . Just trying to figure out what paint to use .ie DuPont , ppg, and they all offer several types of reducers and catalyst , different types of clear coat . I guess I just don't know enough about this painting process . I will do the bc cc that seems to be the popular choice .thank for the input.
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Thanks I'll look into them . One other think is there a huge difference between paint that's 50 bucks a quart as opposed to 150 a quart ? Is this one of those you get what you pay for situations?
#16
I've painted a number of cars but I'm no painter. I learned at least that much. I can share a few observations. Its expensive before any labor is involved.
Don't mix brands unless you know the product. Pick one and stick with that line of products.
Use the proper reducer for the air temps.
Use the best clear you can afford. Don't skimp on the clear.
Don't rush it.
If you are not using a booth try to paint early in the day, before the bugs smell that sweet new paint, and they will.
Don't mix brands unless you know the product. Pick one and stick with that line of products.
Use the proper reducer for the air temps.
Use the best clear you can afford. Don't skimp on the clear.
Don't rush it.
If you are not using a booth try to paint early in the day, before the bugs smell that sweet new paint, and they will.
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One thing about the thickness of the BC/CC. You can overdo it IMO especially if you need to reinstall trim pieces that is a press fit over a lip (such as door guard edges, drip moldings or trunk reveal moldings). Take that into account when you're deciding how many layers of clear to spray. I found this out from experience. My car has 3 layers of clear and reinstalling the trunk trim was a real PITA and very time consuming. Not like from the factory where the paint was only microns thick and trim just popped on.
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i stopped at the body shop and got a price on the paint, reducer ,clear and hardener this was their middle of the road line of ppg and quoted me 500.00 for all does that seem reasonable ? I've seen kits offered online from a couple places in the 300 range but not sure of the quality
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i stopped at the body shop and got a price on the paint, reducer ,clear and hardener this was their middle of the road line of ppg and quoted me 500.00 for all does that seem reasonable ? I've seen kits offered online from a couple places in the 300 range but not sure of the quality
#23
well i bit the bullet and sprayed some paint ! love the color will have to clear it in the morning .im not exactly a pro at body and paint since this is my first restoration but pretty happy so far . should i sand the base coat before the clear or just shoot it ?
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Nooooo. You never sand the base coat unless you screwed it up and have to respray. Shoot it with clear following manufacturers tac times. Once it's cured you can wet sand the clear and buff it to a mirror finish. It's a labor intensive job and you need to have a good feel for the progressive changes to the wet sand paper grits. Be especially careful sanding and polishing on any of the ridges.
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just wanted to bump this thread to thank you guys for the help. painted all but the fenders and hood and it came out pretty well.the guys at the paint shop were also very helpful .you don't know if you don't try
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