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Offline AARudy

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Is there a special paint, or code for the flat black on the steering columns?..




Offline ksierens

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Re: IS THERE A PAINT CODE for the flat black on the steering column?
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2007 - 02:01:37 PM »
I am pretty sure that it was originally a seude (textured) satin finish, but I don't have the details.
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Re: IS THERE A PAINT CODE for the flat black on the steering column?
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2007 - 04:33:19 PM »
The 1970 PPG paintbook (for the Challenger) lists it as: Ditzler 9324
(reference: http://pantherpink.com/chartsg.htm?load_img=3)

The 1971 PPG paintbook (for the Barracuda) lists it as: Ditzler 9388
(reference: http://pantherpink.com/chartsg.htm?load_img=17)

I hope someone can shed some light on the difference between those two codes!   :clueless:

-Tom

« Last Edit: March 16, 2007 - 04:51:06 PM by 70_challenger »

Offline AARudy

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Re: IS THERE A PAINT CODE for the flat black on the steering column?
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2007 - 05:10:07 PM »
that really helps so far, thank you...and i was excited to see the low gloss colors listed for the interior/dash parts..my interior is bright blue..thanks again!

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Re: IS THERE A PAINT CODE for the flat black on the steering column?
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2007 - 08:44:34 PM »
Rudy,
I do not remember for sure so....

If your AAR has the A62 Rallye cluster with the blue interior the column should be blue as well.

If it has the standard guage cluster the column should be black.

Barry

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Re: IS THERE A PAINT CODE for the flat black on the steering column?
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2007 - 11:57:20 PM »
I tried using the Ditzler 9388 code to get some PPG paint made but they no longer have a cross reference for that paint code.  Basically they told me that because that was an original lacquer paint, they don't have a formula to make it in modern urethane paint.  Has anyone had any luck having this paint made up?

I've heard a few different rattle can paints are really close to the original.  However, without a hardener it always seems that rattle can paint is not nearly as durable as real automotive paint.

Travis
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Re: IS THERE A PAINT CODE for the flat black on the steering column?
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2007 - 07:21:33 AM »
yeah, I have the standrd dash..so it is black... mine is a non-rallye car.

I will let you know what Dupont says about a possible cross reference on the Ditzler #..

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Re: IS THERE A PAINT CODE for the flat black on the steering column?
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2007 - 12:21:02 AM »
If you have a Glassurit supplier nearby you can get some of this.

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Re: IS THERE A PAINT CODE for the flat black on the steering column?
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2007 - 10:11:55 AM »
I just painted mine with semi flat black krylon :roflsmiley: :bigsmile:
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Re: IS THERE A PAINT CODE for the flat black on the steering column?
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2007 - 06:29:23 AM »
is there a PPG paintcode list for 73?

Offline 70_challenger

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Re: IS THERE A PAINT CODE for the flat black on the steering column?
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2007 - 07:00:31 AM »
You might check with your local paint supplier.  I find that most of the better shops here around Detroit still have paint charts for many years.

I did find the chart on eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-CHRYSLER-COLOR-CHIP-CHART-DITZLER-PPG_W0QQitemZ270049147886QQcmdZViewItem), so they are out there.  Good luck!

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Re: IS THERE A PAINT CODE for the flat black on the steering column?
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2007 - 06:44:50 AM »
I used the black interior paint from Year One - seemed to match pretty well - I'll get you the part number if you need it.
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