2nd appeal for modern Rubelite Red Paint code

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Visiblepump

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While my previous request for Rubelite Red paint code got a lot of responses (for which I am appreciative), I never got an actual code.

The local paint shops were not able to use Dupont code - RS536 to come up with anything in modern base coat color.

If anyone has a modern code I would appreciate you sharing it with me. Thank You.
 
Visiblepump said:
While my previous request for Rubelite Red paint code got a lot of responses (for which I am appreciative), I never got an actual code.

The local paint shops were not able to use Dupont code - RS536 to come up with anything in modern base coat color.

If anyone has a modern code I would appreciate you sharing it with me. Thank You.
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did you try the major body shops or restoration shops. It won’t be cheap so that part of the search is eliminated.
 
Visiblepump said:
While my previous request for Rubelite Red paint code got a lot of responses (for which I am appreciative), I never got an actual code.

The local paint shops were not able to use Dupont code - RS536 to come up with anything in modern base coat color.

If anyone has a modern code I would appreciate you sharing it with me. Thank You.
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Probably because most restorers don't use base-clear when they are restoring. DuPont is no longer in the paint business either, which is why they likely could not cross-reference it.

How I would approach something like this is to find a PPG jobber store. Have them call the PPG library and obtain the formula for their DBU line. If you do not wish to go that way, find a paint jobber that has a spectrophotometer where they can scan the chip in the Model-A Ford Paint & Refinish guide and mix from there.
 
BRENT in 10-uh-C said:
Probably because most restorers don't use base-clear when they are restoring. DuPont is no longer in the paint business either, which is why they likely could not cross-reference it.

How I would approach something like this is to find a PPG jobber store. Have them call the PPG library and obtain the formula for their DBU line. If you do not wish to go that way, find a paint jobber that has a spectrophotometer where they can scan the chip in the Model-A Ford Paint & Refinish guide and mix from there.
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If anyone knows it’s Brent! Follow his advice and send us a photograph of the finished product ! Wayne
 
For my maroon 1930 Fordor I cut out a portion of the chip from the Model-A Ford Paint & Refinish guide and sent it off to https://tcpglobal.com/. They charged me $60 to color match the chip and $129.96 for a quart of acrylic enamel. A quart will last a long time as I am only going to use it for touchup. I have not received the paint yet, it gets shipped across the country by Ox cart. The chip was a little lighter than the paint on my car so if it does not quite match I will add some black which I already have.
 
My CCPU is painted with single stage NASON PAINT RUBELITE RED. PAINT CODE CG 596 1FG.
It’s the same code for the basecoat clearcoat. My body man/painter has used NASON paint for 25 years on Model A’s and other Classic cars and swears by it.

It’s been 5 years since it was painted. I have had zero issue with it and am totally satisfied with its durability.
 

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We went to the local paint jobber and gave him the paint code CG 596 1FG. We told him it was a Nason paint code. He came up with nothing. He even contacted the regional office and they said the number doesn't show up in any of their computers or books.

Am I missing something? Is there another bit of information that was missing that I should know? Thank you.
 
Visiblepump said:
We went to the local paint jobber and gave him the paint code CG 596 1FG. We told him it was a Nason paint code. He came up with nothing. He even contacted the regional office and they said the number doesn't show up in any of their computers or books.

Am I missing something? Is there another bit of information that was missing that I should know? Thank you.
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Sent you a PM.
The paint code was from the local NASON paint distributor who scanned the chip. My painter has mix code.
 
You should visit TCP Global web site. I was able to find Rubelite Red paint from that supplier. Available in any type you wish.
 
desotoguy said:
You should visit TCP Global web site. I was able to find Rubelite Red paint from that supplier. Available in any type you wish.
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Can you post a link to TCP Global Showing that? All I could find was Mercedes Rubelite red on TCP’s web site. Not sure that is the same as the Ford Rubelite Red.
 
I have the numbers for OMNI,taken off the label on the can.It says,brand code,3954.OEM code,7DNAXXA,EM,M6153A,MX7071034.Ford North America,48 Ford commercial red-rubelite red.When I had it mixed the paint guy said,hey,this translates into a Model A color too,Rubelite red.He also told me the it is probably not really either color exactly,but close to both.This paint was mixed,12-23-2001.I was looking for a subdued red in the fleet color chart,and liked the 48 Ford commercial red.I don't agonize over color,I can pretty much throw a dart at a chip chart and be happy.
 
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