Re: [Amc-list] Paint questions

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

1. Nope. AMC just didn't keep that sort of records, or at least didn't release them to the public. 

2. Valve cover should be read, engine block should be gray. Some paint the side covers gray, and I've seen them black or red. Not sure which is correct, but I believe gray or black is. Not sure if the block was painted with the side covers on or the covers were sent from a supplier in black. 

3. The paint code is R-210, Inca Silver Metallic. The old Ditzler lacquer number is DL-32174, the old DuPont lacquer number is 4213. Not sure you can find a paint shop that can cross reference the old numbers or not. There are a couple on-line places that will put almost any color in a spray can for you, someone else might know who. I usually just get a small container of touch-up paint and use a Preval sprayer. It's an aerosol can with a glass bottle you can put anything in. NAPA used to carry them for touch-ups. 

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Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:02:31 -0400
From: mask1966@xxxxxxx

New guy again,
? I have some questions on paint colors:

1.? My '62 Classic Custom with original paint is Briarcliff Red, paint code 30.? Is there any way to find out how many classics were painted this color?? It seems to me most were green, beige, blue, and other "grandpa" colors.? The red is still in great shape, with a little road rash around the wheel wells, etc.? 

2.? What color should the engine/valve cover be on my 195.6 cu motor?? I've seen red (like mine is) and other colors too.? What color is? correct?? 

3.? My dash and inside window frames are silver (original), but I could not find reference to this color anywhere.? The reason I ask, my front window frames are badly worn and I would like to repaint them.? What is the silver called and where can I get it, in rattle-can if possible?

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