Need Help W/ Correct Chevy orange paint

[KnoxvillePig]

Hello Guys, I am brand new to the Supercar registry. First let me say, this is a very awesome site w/ lots of cool people.
I am in the process of building the original engine for my 1969 L-78 Camaro and need a little advice.

Can any of you restoration guys give me some tips and recommendations on the best Chevrolet orange paint to use?

I have heard that there are several paints on the market that do not match the correct shade of Chevy Orange, as well as, the sheen not being correct (a little too glossy).

Also, Is it best to use a spray gun or can I get the same results from applying straight from the spray can?

I apologize in advance if these are stupid questions but this is my first time through this process.

Thanks to all.

Darrell
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1969 Camaro RS/SS L-78

[MosportGreen66]

I have used Plasti-Kote Engine Enamel before. I like it alot! Check out Chevrolet Orange #200.

http://www.plastikote.com/plastikote/aut...eEnamel&t=3

-Dan

[KnoxvillePig]

Thanks for your reply MosportGreen66.
Does anyone else have any other suggestions of brands that have worked really well?

Thanks for the help.

Knoxville

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1969 Camaro RS/SS L-78

[Hotrodpaul]

Actually, Chevy orange paint has a slight reddish brown tint to it. I have an original factory painted bellhousing cover and a set of low mile L89 Aluminum heads with original factory overspray paint. Both pieces match which makes me confident that the color is correct. I had a pint of Omni Urethane paint mixed to match the cover which turned out to be a perfect match.

Heads are shown here:






I will take a few of the cover later.

Paul

[bigchevydaddy]

Hotrodpaul,

Did you save the OMNI recipe? Could you share so we can have some mixed locally?

thanks, BCD

[Hotrodpaul]

In fact, I may be able to send you a sample and you can get it mixed locally to match. Send me your address to [email protected] and I will ship you some in a small bottle. I actually bought a standard color orange but had it special tinted with additional red and black to match the original Chevy orange. You will need to buy the hardner for the Onmi Urethane paint but it will result in a better, more durable paint.

Paul

[DarrenX33]

Plasti-Kote for me to. I also used there engine primer. I have a few hundred miles on my car since painting it. Not a problem. Still looks great.

[olredalert]

------If you are shooting out of a can, Plasti Kote is a very good choice. If you dont like the gloss hold the can back a ways for the final coat. That way it will be drier and a bit duller as well. I was just talking with John Hinckley about this very subject and he said that Chevrolet had a number of paint suppliers so the color could and did change slightly all the time. As well, I would say that shooting quality paint out of a gun will always be a bit better than a can. Hope this helps........Bill S

[NCGuy68]

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I was just talking with John Hinckley about this very subject and he said that Chevrolet had a number of paint suppliers so the color could and did change slightly all the time.

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Had a simalar conversation with Jerry MacNeish several years ago. He felt the same way.

During the era, all of the 'Big Three' had several outside suppliers for anything that wasn't manufactured 'in house'. This was done to avoid possible disruptions in the production schedules.

[RSSSL78]

I used OEM Paints #62-010 and found it to be closer than anything in a spray bomb. A little pricey but I thought it was definitely worth it. Available through Rick's First Gen.
John