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Paint color for '41 defroster unit

Started by Steve Matthews #19505, January 07, 2009, 07:31:55 PM

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Steve Matthews #19505

January 07, 2009, 07:31:55 PM
I am restoring the defroster unit which mounts under the dash of my '41 Cadillac Sixty Special.  Can anyone assist me with a paint source and the correct tan color of this unit?  I'm guessing it matches the color on my emergency brake and/or steering column, but am not sure.

Many thanks-

Steve Matthews
CLC 19505

Doug Houston

#1
January 07, 2009, 11:58:16 PM
It's a non-metallic brown. I'd liken it to the brake handle, more than the steering column. I believe that the steering column is a fine crystal metallic.

It's one of those things that you can come mighty close with, and if someone challenges you, make 'em prove it. Color chips have never been around for those things.
38-6019S
38-9039
39-9057B
41-6227D
41-6019SF
41-6229D
41-6267D
56-6267
70-DeV Conv
41-Chev 41-1167
41 Olds 41-3929

Bill Ingler #7799

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January 15, 2009, 10:57:42 AM
Hi Steve: Although the picture below is from my 47, the brown used in the 47 is close to the brown in my 41. I used paint from Ace Hardware called Chocolate Brown # 17012. The flash from the camera makes the color appear lighter
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