DeTomaso Mailing List: April 2000, Message #188

Greg,

When I was painting ZONKEY last year (
http://home.earthlink.net/~rbarkley/Pantera ) I decided to use PPG
(Ditzler) and wanted to use their BC/CC system. They do not have a
"formula" for the original in ANY of their paint lines. They said that I
could take a sample to one of their "Profit Centers" where I think they
have computerized matching equipment. I, after much hand wringing,
decided to go with their toning base DBC #666 (devil's yellow?). It's
called "light chrome yellow" if I remember. Being a straight toning base
(no other pigments added by the shop) it should be very consistent and
should match out of the can if I need to patch it later. It's just a
little brighter and less green than my original ('71) yellow. I'm very
happy with it.

Richard Barkley

> Does anyone out there know a paint manufacturer for the original Pantera
> yellow? Are there any similar colors used today? I thought 77 Corvette yellow
> was similar but am not sure. Is it that important to have exactly the right
> yellow, especially since the car is not for resale?
>
> Thanks
> Greg
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