Cortez paint codes

[Bob Martin]

IS code 69 in 1969 and code 14 in 1970 both the same cortez silver. My 69Z is ready for paint. The painter could not find code 69 but found code 14. Also what is the best paint for the top of the dash to get the suede look Thanks for any help.Bob

[Mr70]

Yes..both were the same formula,recognized by either GM production code 927-99480 or Lucite #5032L or Fisher code 3927 or Rinshed-Mason #A2108 or Ditzler #2059 back then.
1971's code 13 Nevada Silver & 1972's code 14 Pewter Silver were also a different recipe frpm eachother & the above 2 as well.

[Keith Tedford]

Just asking for code 69 doesn't guarantee a match. Back in '98 we had or 396 car done back to code 69 Cortez Silver. Many years later we had an el Camino done in the same code 69 Cortez Silver. They were different. Different paint, different supplier, different shop and the colours were different. I too would be interested in which paint is the closest to the original colour.

[Ngtflyr]

I have a 69 Camaro, going to paint soon also. It's going back to Cortez Silver so I too am interested in anything you find out. Car was black and in primer now so don't have anything to compare it to so I am at the mercy of the paint store.

[Bob Martin]

Thanks Everyone, I will Let you know how I make out.

[Schonyenko2]

Dave, if you like the color on Bill Edel's CS deuce, we might be able to help you. He may have the can with the formula on the back of the label. Not sure if we sent it with him or not.

[Ngtflyr]

Good idea, I will get in touch with Bill. I hate it when a car is just a shade off and you don't realize it until you are up next to another car that is the correct shade.

[mockingbird812]

I gave Bill E. the can of CS touch up at the Chapman show in March. Did not notice if the formula was on the can tho.

[Ngtflyr]

Bill,
You have your ears on? I forgot Bill Edel's handle on here, anyone?

thanks,
Dave

[mockingbird812]

he is bilede!

[Ngtflyr]

thanks Sam

[Schonyenko2]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ngtflyr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good idea, I will get in touch with Bill. I hate it when a car is just a shade off and you don't realize it until you are up next to another car that is the correct shade. </div></div>

Dave, I've been at vettfest where there have been 7 Lemans blue 69 Camaros done by the best shops in the country, and all were slightly different. And if you had a unrestored original to set with them, you'd have probably had 8. Even when new, remember that GM used 3-4 pnt suppliers R&amp;M, ditzler, dupont, and acme. They didn't all match from new, and when you had to try to match a color back then you might go through all 4 to find the right one.
Cortez silver is even more difficult as it UV bleached out pretty quick.
There's not much left to get a good scan off. I don't remember if we scanned the inside of my 69 Chevelle and then tinted it around, or if it was a different car. The clear coat makes the silver much deeper, and stops the UV bleed out.
If the formula isn't on the back of the label, email [email protected] He might have it somewhere.

[bilede]

Sorry Dave, the can does not have any mix details on it that I could see. Maybe Joe has them somewhere.

[Ngtflyr]

Thanks Bill and Schoney, I will post whatever I find out.

[Keith Tedford]

Then if you do it in base clear, it will look different again. Even the colour of primer has an effect.

[enio45]

Frank Arone did a nice job on my buddies 69 SS Camaro about 2 yrs ago... u may want to check with Frank.

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: enio45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Frank Arone did a nice job on my buddies 69 SS Camaro about 2 yrs ago... u may want to check with Frank. </div></div>

AND...tomorrow is Frank's birthday!

[Nova Research Project]

Hello Bob,

I have noticed that the Cortez Silver Novas were done over a ruddy red primer. Which was not the same as the Norwood brigher red primer I have seen on Camaros. This can effect the final appearance.

However, I have a 1970 Nova with an untouched inner deck lid. I would be happy to compare that to any test cards if you wanted to have a few sprayed out.

Greg

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