Some time ago I asked for advice in obtaining a modern paint color that would match the famous '53 coral red, the original color of my coupe. I can't have some spot such as the inside of the gas door scanned as the car was repainted once with a brand-X red.
A couple of you suggested calling DuPont to obtain a modern paint code, which I did. My restorer obtained a sample, but it doesn't look right. It is too "rusty" rather than the orange tone of the original coral red. There seemed to be no cars at Omaha painted with this color.
So, my new question is: Is there anyone out there with a coral red that they are satisfied with? If so, I would certainly appreciate any information you could give as to what modern paint color was used.
Thank you,
Jerry Buck
Racine, Wisconsin
'53 Champion Coupe - C (owned since 1956)
'61 Lark VI Convertible
A couple of you suggested calling DuPont to obtain a modern paint code, which I did. My restorer obtained a sample, but it doesn't look right. It is too "rusty" rather than the orange tone of the original coral red. There seemed to be no cars at Omaha painted with this color.
So, my new question is: Is there anyone out there with a coral red that they are satisfied with? If so, I would certainly appreciate any information you could give as to what modern paint color was used.
Thank you,
Jerry Buck
Racine, Wisconsin
'53 Champion Coupe - C (owned since 1956)
'61 Lark VI Convertible
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