Cobra CSX2557 Paint Code?

[jamejedi]

Hi,

First post here. Hoping for some help. I have searched and not found an answer.

Anyone know the blue paint code for chassis CSX2557? Thanks for any help.

[Brooklyn-427]

it's guardsman blue

[LMH]

PPG code 12832
Larry

[jamejedi]

Thanks for the help!

Is it a non-metallic? I would have thought that the original cars would have be non-metallic.

[jamejedi]

I imagine there is a difference in paint colors when PPG is compared to Limco? Is there an equivalent color in PPG?

If not, I may just use the PPG.

Thanks again.

[LMH]

Most big paint suppliers can translate codes between different manufacturers.
Larry

[Nedsel]

Guardsman was metallic, and yes, there are substantial differences in the color representation between different manufacturers.

[jamejedi]

Thanks for everyone's help. I have my answer.

I did not know that the originals used a metallic paint. In this case a car from 1964.

[DanEC]

But most likely the metallic used was much finer than what is commonly used now-a-days. Possibly also less content too. It was tough enough spraying single stage metallic lacquer in a shop setting without striping or mottling after sand and buffing - so I'm sure they didn't go overboard with the metallic.