Chevy orange

[Salvatore]

Thanks Guys! Appreciate the input.

[Kurt S]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Schonyenko2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It all dulls out after you drive it a few times. FWIW </div></div>
I think that's an important aspect. The orange was not full gloss from the factory.

[92646]

I have seen two different shades of the Chevrolet motor orange with one being darker than the other. Did both shades get used in 1969 or are the colors from different years?

[70 copo]

Some have described it as having a reddish hue. I found that the plasticote was dead on for the color but a bit too glossy for a show car that is not driven. I used it on my 70 Z28 resto because it was the best color match to the original paint on the block. June 70 car BTW..

[Mr70]

The atmosphere you spray your rattle can in is big factor also.
Humid days always produce a different hue.

[70 copo]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The atmosphere you spray your rattle can in is big factor also.
Humid days always produce a different hue. </div></div>

Where there you go...check the historical Meteorological records for % humidity at FLINT or TONAWANDA prior to restoring your engine.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

[novadude]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like Dupli-color #1607 Chevy Orange best...no primer needed.
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What's the difference between Dupli-color 1607 and 1620 when it comes to OEM color match? I've noticed that 1620 is less red, and more orange. What years would have used the 1620? That's what I have on my engine (1620), but the orange looks a little bright compared to OEM paint (in my opinion).

[Mr70]

Don't know,never used #1620.

[MosportGreen66]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The atmosphere you spray your rattle can in is big factor also.
Humid days always produce a different hue. </div></div>

Additionally, the distance from the paint can to the object you're painting... this will influence luster/hue/shade

[HawkX66]

I was going to go with VHT, but after some suggestions from others and seeing a couple pics, I went with Seymour EN-48 for my spare motor. Here is how it came out. I just finished it this past week.