57' Transtar APACHE RED paint ???

[289stude]

Does anybody have a modern paint code for this color? What brands are best, I live north of Pittsburgh so PPG is big in this area. I would assume the black is just black. I'm getting ready to have Buds cab sprayed, and want to get all the info ready.

John

[bams50]

This should help, John. You can order paint from them also, if you like:

http://www.tcpglobal.com/aclchip.aspx?image=1957-studebaker-pg02.jpg

The chip page is Ditzler, which is now PPG. Over the years I almost always used Ditzler, then PPG; but there are plenty of good brands.

I recommend single-stage Acrylic Urethane- don't bother with basecoat/clearcoat with a solid, non-metallic color. It shines well, wears like iron, and is easy to spot in if need be.



Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"With your Lark you're on your own, free as a bird, alive as a Lark. You've suddenly discovered that happiness is a thing called Larking!"

[Aspalen]

"Daihatsu R13" matches Apache Red.



Lennart...
-63 Avanti R1
-61 Champ 6E5 122"
-57 Transtar 3E5/7 112"
-58 Golden Hawk

[GEEMAC]

DuPont hase a number. G. McVey

[289stude]

Anybody know if Daihatzu R13 is a correct match or just as good as it gets?? it doesn't quit look like what I have, but I don't know what was used on the last repaint. The original firewall paint is faded.

John