December 28, 2024Dec 28 comment_672614 Cap't. Attached are two pics - one that I have had chromed then masked, and the other as it came off a parts donor. I got one set off a '71 and the other a '73. No idea what mixing and mingling in the 40+ years prior, but yes they are both quite different from the ones we've seen on other posts. Doing my best to add to confusion! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/55296-big-help-needed-for-1972-240z-color-code/?&page=3#findComment-672614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 28, 2024Dec 28 comment_672632 10 hours ago, Richard McDonel said: Attached are two pics - one that I have had chromed then masked, and the other as it came off a parts donor. Oh. Got it, sorry!! You were talking about the "D" hubcaps, but you were talking about just the color, not the shape. Sorry for the diversion. Masking your flying saucer style is way more complicated. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/55296-big-help-needed-for-1972-240z-color-code/?&page=3#findComment-672632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 28, 2024Dec 28 comment_672634 So thinking about it a little (trying to add a little value to your original question), there is no way the factory taped every one of those hubcaps before they sprayed them. I'm guessing they had some sort of mask(s) they laid over the top before they applied the paint. Have you got a spare hubcap that you would be willing to cut apart to use as a mask? You could carefully cut away most of the metal and leave yourself seven masks. One for each of the triangle holes, and two large rings. Lay them on top of your unpainted hubcap and spray it. Take the metal masks off, and your're done. Not the easiest thing, but if you've got a rusty spare that you would be willing to destroy, it might be easier than taping four of them! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/55296-big-help-needed-for-1972-240z-color-code/?&page=3#findComment-672634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 28, 2024Dec 28 comment_672636 13 hours ago, Richard McDonel said: Cap't. Attached are two pics - one that I have had chromed then masked, and the other as it came off a parts donor. I got one set off a '71 and the other a '73. No idea what mixing and mingling in the 40+ years prior, but yes they are both quite different from the ones we've seen on other posts. Doing my best to add to confusion! Looks like you are using paper masking tape. You might find it easier to go to your paint supplier and find some vinyl tape masking tape that comes in many widths for use on “curved” lines. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/55296-big-help-needed-for-1972-240z-color-code/?&page=3#findComment-672636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 28, 2024Dec 28 comment_672637 AZ240Z My learning curve continues! Never thought of looking for various widths of tape. Used what I already had in the rat's nest. All four are done, so I have left to do is go over everything one more time with a sharp knife and trim the excess bits. When I finally get it all done - provided it looks like a fairly workmanlike job - I'll share photos on this site. Cheers, and Happy New Year All, Richard Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/55296-big-help-needed-for-1972-240z-color-code/?&page=3#findComment-672637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 4Jan 4 comment_672892 On 5/5/2016 at 3:41 PM, KiraK said: Thanks for all the help gang! I found the factory color and will be painting those all parts with this color and new louvers for continuity:) So what Is the factory color? I'd really like to find the PPG paint code for these. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/55296-big-help-needed-for-1972-240z-color-code/?&page=3#findComment-672892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 5Jan 5 comment_672911 @Broman This is from Humble's restore book. Ditzler Duracryl DDL 2862 Argent with quite a bit of suede additive 1 pint DDL 200 units DX265 300 units DX 264 Thin 100-150% and spray fairly dry Regulate air pressure to the high side https://www.xenonzcar.com/s30/hubcaprefinishing.html Towards the end you'll see a hyper link about the paint as "recipe" Edited January 5Jan 5 by siteunseen Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/55296-big-help-needed-for-1972-240z-color-code/?&page=3#findComment-672911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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