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JEDCATL
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PostPosted: Mon 11-Aug-2008 18:02    Post subject: PA-20 Paint Reply with quote
I am restoring a Federal PA-20 for my 1972 CHP Polara.
Does anyone know the paint code for the box?
It is the kind of off white color.
Thanks,
Joe DiCorpo
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PostPosted: Tue 12-Aug-2008 16:40    Post subject: Reply with quote
Actually, the finish is a light grey colour with little white specks in it.
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PostPosted: Thu 14-Aug-2008 20:45    Post subject: Reply with quote
Does anyone know the paint code or how to get the speckled look? i am restoring one too.
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PostPosted: Tue 19-Aug-2008 17:02    Post subject: Reply with quote
when i restored my pa-15a, i added 1/4 table spoon of slica sand to a half pint of paint i got at home depot! and they will match those old siren amp colors,.
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PostPosted: Tue 19-Aug-2008 17:24    Post subject: Reply with quote
Most auto parts stores that sell automotive paint have aerosol cans of "Trunk paint" or "Spatter paint" to replicate the look of the factory trunk compartmnet of '60's & '70's muscle cars.

I know that when I sold car paint years ago, we had Grey with white flecks as well as Grey with black flecks, and a few other combinations too.

I don't know if that will work for you, but the stuff is still available. Check with an auto body shop if you can't find any.
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Rick H.
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PostPosted: Tue 19-Aug-2008 18:34    Post subject: pa 20 Reply with quote
I just posted a interesting site about the federal sirens
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PostPosted: Tue 19-Aug-2008 22:36    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sounds like your looking for DM-100

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/spatter.html
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