Datsun Roadster Paint FORMULA

[Curtis]

First, as noted not the code. My car is being painted and the formula for 605 ivory white could not be found even with the PPG code by the paint supplier. So I had to go through the paint books and pick a white I thought was the closest or for the most part what I will be happy with. White is definitely not just white.

So when it comes time to paint the other car 563 sora blue I need to find the formula or maybe get Steve to take his car over for a paint scan if It can't be found.

Does anyone here have any of the old records for the formula with proportions of the mix colors?

[Linda]

I remember a color called Wimbleton White that was an ivory white used on a previous car that was supposed to be the same as stock. No other info on it though.
Linda

[Pjackb]

Go to your local Nissan Dealership and ask them if they can look up the formula in the system
That’s what I did for 531 and 665 I then had them do samples

[Curtis]

I remember a color called Wimbleton White that was an ivory white used on a previous car that was supposed to be the same as stock. No other info on it though.
Linda

It is Ford Wimbleton white, commonly used to replace stock Datsun white.

[Pjackb]

For Sora
I have the formula for my car if you need it , It’s a little more pale than Sora but very very close

[C.Costine]

My PPG jobber pulled my 666 silver right up no problem.

[Curtis]

My PPG jobber pulled my 666 silver right up no problem.

Contact info?

[C.Costine]

Sanel-NAPA Autoparts 21 Dow St. Manchester NH 603.625.6921. Ask for the paint department.

[Curtis]

Thanks

[mshort07]

For Sora
I have the formula for my car if you need it , It’s a little more pale than Sora but very very close

What’s that code for Sora blue?

[rwmann]

In 1978, MAACO had a perfect 665 in one-stage urethane. For $750 it couldn’t be beat, and looked great, until by 1983 it began to shed in huge sheets, like a reptile. Paint prep is your friend. Don’t skimp on it.

[redroadster]

The paints after ? 91 or 2 are chemical reaction unless your talking laqeur enamel
I painted my blue car they added grey and burgundy to the base....almost couldn't believe it came out metallic deep blue ....if you added a bit more of either it turns brown a new color has to be constructed at the company

[Curtis]

Sanel-NAPA Autoparts 21 Dow St. Manchester NH 603.625.6921. Ask for the paint department.

I got it. Naturally I called and 502 Ivory white did not come up but of course the silver did. So he suggested I cal Axalta, formerly Dupont and the really nice lady found it for me.

[Curtis]

Calls it beige but she said ignore that.

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[Linda]

Axalta, formerly Dupont, was trying to sell to PPG, but got squashed by Covid:
https://www.streetinsider.com/dr/news.php?id=16688242

Linda