mmurphy77

Back in June it was noted that some of the colors required in making the correct 'Firefrost Gold' were dropped by Dupont: https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...r-no-more.html
It was stated that PPG may have a suitable substitute. My friend is getting ready to paint the Gold on his H/O and was wondering if there are any known formulas that will work or should he just try to 'paint match' the Gold in the '455 H/O' hood scoop decals.

Mansfield

I might be able to help. I have the formula, I downloaded it form the following web site:

http://hurstolds.oldsgmail.com/69hoinfo.htm. If the site is gone, post back and I will send it to you, Good Luck

mmurphy77

Thanks, that's the formula I have however several of the ingredients in that list are no longer available. We had a mix made up to match the hood decal and it looks really good. We'll see.

Eddie Hansen

Mike if you would keep us posted, I have that formulae too, but if the ingredients? arent available will looke for good alternates, I am not doing a perfect clone, more of a tribute ( yes I know what's the difference but to me there is ) but would like the color as close as it can be, or a little less "greeny" if it was off some so I would love to see your results...

mmurphy77

You got it Eddie. Hope you were OK with Sandy.

Gator69olds

Have you ever had the hood scoop off? If not the original paint runs under the hood scoop. That's how mine was matched