Chevy orange vs Chrysler orange???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DanoDMano · 11-12-2003, 01:05 AM

Does anyone out there know if Chrysler orange is closer to the color of my truck in the avatar then Chevy orange?

Chevy orange isnt the right orange, and I would really love to find dome rattle can that comes close to the color of my truck. My truck is Omaha orange..

Man I love this board!!!

Longhorn Man · 11-12-2003, 01:25 AM

If you got your paint done locally...or know the actual paint code, some body shops can whip up a spray bomb can of paint for you for a nominal fee.

DanoDMano · 11-12-2003, 01:40 AM

Me and my Dad painted it. They will mix it into a spray can??
That would be cool for sure!!

dinnut · 11-12-2003, 01:42 AM

thats actually what i was thinking

Longhorn Man · 11-12-2003, 01:45 AM

I know for a fact some of the Earl Scheib shops can do this. They can do it with or without the hardner. If you do it with...then you have an hr or two to spray it...if you opt to not get the hardner...then it just takes for ever to dry.

DanoDMano · 11-12-2003, 01:49 AM

If they will do that for me then my opinion of ole' Earl Sheib will definitely change!!!

doughby82 · 11-12-2003, 02:06 AM

i did it at my local paint store .i belive any auto paint store can do this .i think it cost me like 8 bucks per can.

DanoDMano · 11-12-2003, 02:18 AM

Wow! Thats sounds like a bargain to me! How many cans would a guy need you think?? I Want it thick and good coverage.

Thanks for all the great advice! This is making my day. I didnt want to spray the engine black, when my whole engine compartment is black! I want some contrast and this will do that!!

Thanks again!!

Pont · 11-12-2003, 02:20 AM

Dano, if my monitor is displaying it's colors correctly, I would guess that your truck is closer to a Chrysler orange. I think they used to call Chrysler orange "Competition Orange" and Chevy orange was called "Hugger Orange". I could be wrong, it's been many years since I have played with automotive paint. Chevy orange tends to have more red in it.

When I used to sell auto paint, we also sold these aerosol canisters that screwed onto small glass jars so you could use regular automotive paint like a spray can. I would think that most automotive paint stores still carry something similar.

Best of luck, let us know what you find.........

useRc10 · 11-12-2003, 02:22 AM

they still have what you are talking about Pont, but my question is will teh regular automotive paint hold up like high-heat?

Longhorn Man · 11-12-2003, 02:33 AM

Maybe some discoloration around the exhaust ports...but nothing too dramatic.

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 11-12-2003, 02:39 AM

Wasen't the chrysler orange called bahama orange?

orange72350 · 11-12-2003, 03:11 AM

I always thought it was hemi orange, maybe i need to drop the crack pipe. i dunno

DanoDMano · 11-12-2003, 08:40 PM

I went to one of the localpaint stores today to check on
the paint in a can. They quoted me $52 for a pint which will make 2 cans, and each additional can will be $8.

Does this sound right?? That would be about $75 for 4 cans and then I can do some brackets and such also. What do you think??

Thanks!! Dan

Vince M · 11-12-2003, 09:48 PM

If your not sure how close the colors are ... I would just buy a can and try it out. It sounds cheaper than the custom mix aproach. Try all the paint manufacturers, Krylon, Rustoleum etc. If you see one close just buy a can and try it out. Other options would be to paint it another neutral color like silver or somethiing similar.

DanoDMano · 11-12-2003, 10:04 PM

I tried several different stores today, and no color is even close. I am really set on the motor color being the same as the body so I am kinda strapped to the color....

doughby82 · 11-13-2003, 03:24 AM

that sounds right,it was only 8 bucks a can for me cause i had brought my own paint in to them

Tuck · 11-13-2003, 10:01 AM

I put a PPG deltron base and clear on a motor, over 30K miles ago. around the manifolds turned a little yellower. But it holds up.

DanoDMano · 11-13-2003, 09:28 PM

I bought it today at the paint store. $72 bucks for 4 cans!!
I aint complaining!!

Ill post a photo when it is painted.

11-12-2003, 01:05 AM	#1
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Chevy orange vs Chrysler orange???? Does anyone out there know if Chrysler orange is closer to the color of my truck in the avatar then Chevy orange? Chevy orange isnt the right orange, and I would really love to find dome rattle can that comes close to the color of my truck. My truck is Omaha orange.. Man I love this board!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-12-2003, 01:40 AM	#3
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Me and my Dad painted it. They will mix it into a spray can?? That would be cool for sure!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-12-2003, 01:42 AM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	thats actually what i was thinking __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-12-2003, 01:49 AM	#6
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	If they will do that for me then my opinion of ole' Earl Sheib will definitely change!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-12-2003, 02:06 AM	#7
doughby82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: springfield ill Posts: 836	i did it at my local paint store .i belive any auto paint store can do this .i think it cost me like 8 bucks per can. __________________ springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb

11-12-2003, 01:25 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	If you got your paint done locally...or know the actual paint code, some body shops can whip up a spray bomb can of paint for you for a nominal fee.

11-12-2003, 01:45 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I know for a fact some of the Earl Scheib shops can do this. They can do it with or without the hardner. If you do it with...then you have an hr or two to spray it...if you opt to not get the hardner...then it just takes for ever to dry.

11-12-2003, 02:18 AM	#8
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Wow! Thats sounds like a bargain to me! How many cans would a guy need you think?? I Want it thick and good coverage. Thanks for all the great advice! This is making my day. I didnt want to spray the engine black, when my whole engine compartment is black! I want some contrast and this will do that!! Thanks again!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-12-2003, 02:20 AM	#9
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Dano, if my monitor is displaying it's colors correctly, I would guess that your truck is closer to a Chrysler orange. I think they used to call Chrysler orange "Competition Orange" and Chevy orange was called "Hugger Orange". I could be wrong, it's been many years since I have played with automotive paint. Chevy orange tends to have more red in it. When I used to sell auto paint, we also sold these aerosol canisters that screwed onto small glass jars so you could use regular automotive paint like a spray can. I would think that most automotive paint stores still carry something similar. Best of luck, let us know what you find......... __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

11-12-2003, 02:22 AM	#10
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	they still have what you are talking about Pont, but my question is will teh regular automotive paint hold up like high-heat? __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

11-12-2003, 02:33 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Maybe some discoloration around the exhaust ports...but nothing too dramatic.

11-12-2003, 02:39 AM	#12
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	Wasen't the chrysler orange called bahama orange?

11-12-2003, 03:11 AM	#13
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11-12-2003, 08:40 PM	#14
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	I went to one of the localpaint stores today to check on the paint in a can. They quoted me $52 for a pint which will make 2 cans, and each additional can will be $8. Does this sound right?? That would be about $75 for 4 cans and then I can do some brackets and such also. What do you think?? Thanks!! Dan __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-12-2003, 09:48 PM	#15
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	If your not sure how close the colors are ... I would just buy a can and try it out. It sounds cheaper than the custom mix aproach. Try all the paint manufacturers, Krylon, Rustoleum etc. If you see one close just buy a can and try it out. Other options would be to paint it another neutral color like silver or somethiing similar. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.



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11-12-2003, 10:04 PM	#16
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	I tried several different stores today, and no color is even close. I am really set on the motor color being the same as the body so I am kinda strapped to the color.... __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-13-2003, 03:24 AM	#17
doughby82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: springfield ill Posts: 836	that sounds right,it was only 8 bucks a can for me cause i had brought my own paint in to them __________________ springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb

11-13-2003, 10:01 AM	#18
Tuck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: pell city,AL Posts: 263	I put a PPG deltron base and clear on a motor, over 30K miles ago. around the manifolds turned a little yellower. But it holds up.

11-13-2003, 09:28 PM	#19
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	I bought it today at the paint store. $72 bucks for 4 cans!! I aint complaining!! Ill post a photo when it is painted. __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

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