Rich1 Posted October 5, 2010 Share #1 Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) Has anyone painted their 240Z the 918 Orange using PPG paint? I believe the PPG color code is 60636.Was it close to the original color right out of the can?..or did you modify it to match? Edited October 5, 2010 by Rich1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a7dz Posted October 5, 2010 Share #2 Posted October 5, 2010 yes make sure you use the leaded formula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich1 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted October 5, 2010 I didn't think you could get the 'leaded' version. Aren't all paints now lead free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonetreesteve Posted October 5, 2010 Share #4 Posted October 5, 2010 I prefer the Dupont Chromo-based paints. My son and I used to have a '71 with 918 Orange. It was painted with a 2-stage paint process using Dupont Chromo-base paint and then the clear was applied. Here are a few pictures of the car shortly before we sold it in 2007: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich1 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted October 5, 2010 PPG lists this color as "Mexican Orange"--I've also seen it labled 'New Sight'--but can't recall where. How consistent are PPG colors across their product lines? Is there a color difference whether you use Deltron or Omni? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwd Posted October 5, 2010 Share #6 Posted October 5, 2010 Paints are constantly in a state of flux. As new paint brands are introduced, so are the tints. Not sure how the chemists do it, but for "legacy" vehicles the old color formulas must be recalculated. I figure after several paint generations what was once "1971-73 Datsun 918 Orange" may not be what PPG would mix up today. I have a Hood Inspection Lid from an original 918 Orange car that I compounded and polished out to use as a reference when I paint my car (if I choose Orange). I can take it by my local auto paint store and have them read it on their color analyzer and compare it against their current PPG Deltron/Delstar formulations for accuracy, if you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Beck Posted October 5, 2010 Share #7 Posted October 5, 2010 If your really picky - you have to have a few test panels sprayed first.. then adjustments to the mix can be made before you spray the car.FWIW,Carl B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a7dz Posted October 5, 2010 Share #8 Posted October 5, 2010 I bought the PPG two years ago in the leaded version. I do not know if it has lead or not but, it sure looks good. The other formula is no where close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiluj Posted October 6, 2010 Share #9 Posted October 6, 2010 That is one lovely orange Z Steve. It's so shiney! Do you have to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the glare? Truely a car to be proud of... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonetreesteve Posted October 6, 2010 Share #10 Posted October 6, 2010 Thank you, Julio. My son and I miss the Orange Z since we sold it over 3 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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