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**MikeB** · 02-15-2022, 06:20 PM

The dash pad, door panels, and steering column in my 69 are a dark maroon color. How can I find the color code?

I'm re-painting the steering column and can't find any rattle can paint that's close enough.

firedemon · 02-15-2022, 09:07 PM

an automotive paint store should be able to scan the paint and give you a spray paint can of the exact color but if you have a pic of the spid label on the glove box lid someone can tell you the code if its still readable

**HO455** · 02-15-2022, 09:21 PM

This thread should help you.
Many NAPA stores can supply rattle cans with factory paint if you have the code. I got 503 green from Industrial Finishes just by giving them the year and 503.
They tried to use a scanner to get a match in the interior of my suburban but there wasn't a flat surface that was large enough with good enough paint to get a quality scan of the paint. They said they could mix paint from the scans they took but they said there was only a 75 to 80 percent chance the color would be correct.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646730

truckster · 02-16-2022, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

They tried to use a scanner to get a match in the interior of my suburban but there wasn't a flat surface that was large enough with good enough paint to get a quality scan of the paint. They said they could mix paint from the scans they took but they said there was only a 75 to 80 percent chance the color would be correct.

That's been my experience with color scanning. They really need a good surface of a decent size to get a good match. I've had more luck with matching in color catalogs.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-16-2022, 01:06 AM

Anyone know the paint code for Silver Fawn Iridescent?

**IronCanine** · 02-16-2022, 09:29 AM

Interior paint codes are tough. I think color matching your column is probably the best approach. Especially since you've got a section of original paint that has been protected from UV for its entire life. I have been working on this for my own project and the codes are not the problem...it's having a valid recipe for an obsolete code. See this thread and associated references:

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=819003

For whatever difficulties you might have in the scanning process, you can always do spray outs and tweaks.

Best of luck.

Addendum: As you know that's a one year only interior color...but if you're looking for the correct color for upper trim level door panels or dash pad, good examples still exist and often interior sets including seat belts pop up on the board from time to time. This is assuming your interior pieces are too far gone to reference. Also, in any interior color, all the pieces did not "match" from the factory. Consoles, columns, wheels, door panels and dash pads were never all matching...but only close to the same color.

plantman · 02-16-2022, 01:39 PM

It looks like Garnet Red Code 52

**MikeB** · 02-16-2022, 02:26 PM

The glovebox sticker shows "618 Red Custom Cloth Trim." Can't find any paint associated with that code.

I did learn that there's a parts store in my area that can color match, so I think I'll try that.

plantman · 02-16-2022, 02:39 PM

http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcod...olet&year=1969

**MikeB** · 02-16-2022, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plantman

It looks like Garnet Red Code 52

That's what I'm thinking since it was a 69 Chev car color. Can't see where Duplicolor makes it. Looks like it's available only from places like AutomotiveTouchup.com, but theirs is basecoat/clearcoat.

Color sample from Automotive Touchup.

02-15-2022, 06:20 PM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,623	Factory interior paint color The dash pad, door panels, and steering column in my 69 are a dark maroon color. How can I find the color code? I'm re-painting the steering column and can't find any rattle can paint that's close enough. Attached Images __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 02-15-2022 at 06:40 PM.

02-15-2022, 09:07 PM	#2
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: Factory interior paint color an automotive paint store should be able to scan the paint and give you a spray paint can of the exact color but if you have a pic of the spid label on the glove box lid someone can tell you the code if its still readable

02-15-2022, 09:21 PM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,469	Re: Factory interior paint color This thread should help you. Many NAPA stores can supply rattle cans with factory paint if you have the code. I got 503 green from Industrial Finishes just by giving them the year and 503. They tried to use a scanner to get a match in the interior of my suburban but there wasn't a flat surface that was large enough with good enough paint to get a quality scan of the paint. They said they could mix paint from the scans they took but they said there was only a 75 to 80 percent chance the color would be correct. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646730 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-16-2022, 01:06 AM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,562	Re: Factory interior paint color Anyone know the paint code for Silver Fawn Iridescent? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

02-16-2022, 09:29 AM	#6
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,798	Re: Factory interior paint color Interior paint codes are tough. I think color matching your column is probably the best approach. Especially since you've got a section of original paint that has been protected from UV for its entire life. I have been working on this for my own project and the codes are not the problem...it's having a valid recipe for an obsolete code. See this thread and associated references: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=819003 For whatever difficulties you might have in the scanning process, you can always do spray outs and tweaks. Best of luck. Addendum: As you know that's a one year only interior color...but if you're looking for the correct color for upper trim level door panels or dash pad, good examples still exist and often interior sets including seat belts pop up on the board from time to time. This is assuming your interior pieces are too far gone to reference. Also, in any interior color, all the pieces did not "match" from the factory. Consoles, columns, wheels, door panels and dash pads were never all matching...but only close to the same color. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." Last edited by IronCanine; 02-16-2022 at 09:34 AM.

02-16-2022, 01:39 PM	#7
plantman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Gouverneur NY Posts: 28	Re: Factory interior paint color It looks like Garnet Red Code 52

02-16-2022, 02:26 PM	#8
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,623	Re: Factory interior paint color The glovebox sticker shows "618 Red Custom Cloth Trim." Can't find any paint associated with that code. I did learn that there's a parts store in my area that can color match, so I think I'll try that. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

02-16-2022, 02:39 PM	#9
plantman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Gouverneur NY Posts: 28	Re: Factory interior paint color http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcod...olet&year=1969



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