rreiko1969

I am restoring a 69 442 convertible that has the original drive train. I want to keep the restoration as original as possible. It is ready for paint and the original color is Trophy Blue Poly. I have given my painter the paint codes from PaintRef.com. Chip Code 51, GM Code WA3855, Ditzler PPG 2075 and the cross reference codes. He wants to use PPG paint but is unable to come up with the mixing data for this paint and neither is his PPG Supplier. I thought I would try this forum to see if any of you can help me come up with the information needed to get this original color. I have read on this forum that scanners do not work well on metallic paints so I don’t see that as being an option. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

1969w3155

Try this: http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/aclc...obile-pg01.jpg

1969w3155

You may also want to find a panel on your car that still has the original paint, like the underside of the trunk lid, or an area under the carpet that hasn't faded from exposure, and see if your paint guy can mix to match it.

rreiko1969

1969w3155,

Thanks for your response. I guess the mix and match might be my only option. I restored a 1963 Chevy and had no trouble getting the original paint mixture. I don't understand why it is so hard to find the data for the Trophy Blue for a 6 year newer car.

1969w3155

For 1969, sharing the same paint as Olds trophy Blue, was Pontiac Liberty Blue, Chevy Dusk Blue, and Buick Twilight Blue.

1969w3155

Reference.

rreiko1969

I want to update this thread and let everyone know that the PPG supplier was able to get the formula for the Trophy Blue Poly. They had to go to PPG corporate to get it. I started doing some of the jamb and trim painting yesterday and it looks great.

1969w3155

Good to hear, post pics when you are done.

rreiko1969

Will do. Any one that wants to can view pictures of the entire restoration at the following link.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jan_rick/sets

I usually update it about once a month or so.

70sbulldog

Hi,

I just came across your posts, and I am the proud and long time owner of a 1969 Trophy blue Cutlass S convertible. Mine has the parchment bucket seat/console interior with compaticolor black carpeting, dash and bottom of door panels, plus a white convertible top. I would LOVE to see pictures of your finished product. I am in Omaha, if you are ever near me please give a shout!
Thanks!

rreiko1969

Sounds like you have a great car. I will be sure to post some pictures of my 442 when it is finished but it will be a a year or so. I don't work on it much in the sumer. I hope to have it painted by the end of the month. If you are ever in Valentine stop by and have a look.

BOZO442

Is 1969 442 Trophy blue the same as Nocturnal blue on 1968 442 ? thanks for help

1969w3155

No, different shade of blue, and different paint codes. The Nocture blue code is 13513 ( Ditzler/PPG), and 4899L & 4899D for Du Pont. Trophy Blue is 5016L &5016D (Du Pont), I do not have the Ditzler/PPG codes Trophy Blue.